Kano Pillars Football Club has entered a β¦100 million media partnership with RFI Hausa, covering kit sponsorship, broadcast infrastructure, and content development. Led by Ahmed Musa, this strategic alliance is designed to enhance the club's global visibility and branding.
Nigeriaβs Junior DβTigress ended their FIBA U19 Womenβs World Cup journey with a 77β51 loss to Hungary. Despite the exit, they made history as the first African team to reach the round of 16 at the global tournament.
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan in a β¬40m deal from Atalanta. Talks are ongoing, with Inter pushing hard to land the Nigerian star after a stellar 2024β25 season that saw him net 15 goals and win the UEFA Europa League.
Taiwo Awoniyi is back on the pitch after surviving a near-fatal abdominal injury. Meanwhile, 22-year-old midfielder Christantus Uche is pushing for a Premier League move, with Leeds, Wolves, and Brighton monitoring his situation.
Nigeriaβs U-19 womenβs basketball team wrapped up the group stage of the 2025 World Cup with an 18-point defeat to Portugal. Despite setbacks, including a blowout loss to Canada, the Junior DβTigresses made history with a debut win and reached the knockout stage.
Lamine Yamalβs 18th birthday party has triggered outrage in Spain over claims of exploitation. Rights groups and the Spanish government say the Barcelona star used people with dwarfism and hired women based on breast size. A formal investigation and fine may follow.
Nigeriaβs Super Falcons topped Group B at WAFCON 2025 with a 0β0 draw against Algeria in Casablanca. Despite resting key players and dominating the game, the Falcons couldnβt find a goal but showed strong squad depth ahead of their clash with Zambia in the quarterfinals.
Chelsea are Club World Cup champions for the second time after a 3β0 win over PSG. Cole Palmer scored twice and assisted JoΓ£o Pedro in a dominant first half. New boss Enzo Maresca secured his first title in his debut season.
Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in one of the most dominant Wimbledon womenβs finals ever. The Polish star took just 57 minutes to win her sixth Grand Slam title, becoming the second player in the Open Era to win a major final without dropping a game.
Chinwendu Ihezuoβs 88th-minute goal helped Nigeria's Super Falcons edge Botswana 1-0 in their second WAFCON 2025 group match. The win secured Nigeria a spot in the quarterfinals and continued their unbeaten run as they chase their 11th WAFCON title.
Portuguese football star Diogo Jota tragically died in a crash, leaving behind his wife and three children. The Liverpool forwardβs estimated Β£35 million legacy includes football wages, endorsements, real estate, and a thriving Esports businessβsecuring his familyβs financial future.
Nigeriaβs Super Falcons began their 2025 WAFCON campaign with a 3β0 win over Tunisia. Rinsola Babajide starred with a goal and assist, while Oshoala and Ihezuo also found the net. The Falcons now top their group ahead of their next match against Botswana.
Chelsea edged Palmeiras 2β1 in a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final in Philadelphia. Cole Palmer opened the scoring, Palmeiras equalised through EstΓͺvΓ£o, but a late own goal from AgustΓn Giay sealed the win. Chelsea now face Fluminense in the semi-final.