Cycling Federation debunks Ukpeseraye’s cry of neglect, by Patrick Omorodion, On Thursday, I represented the President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Engr. Giadomenico Massari at a Press Conference to debunk the falsehood being peddled by the country’s star cyclist and Olympian, Ese Ukpeseraye. I bring the CFN’s position on the issue as delivered by […]

Crystal Palace battle into Conference League last 16, Fiorentina survive, Crystal Palace moved into the UEFA Conference League last 16 with a 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, while Fiorentina survived a huge scare against Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday. Palace were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Bosnian side Zrinjski in the first leg of […]

Why Nigerian athletes are switching nationalities – Ajunwa, Former Olympic champion, Chioma Ajunwa has attributed the growing trend of Nigerian athletes switching allegiance or relocating abroad to poor welfare systems and the absence of long-term security for athletes after their competitive careers. Speaking on the issue, Ajunwaexplainedthatmany athletes are forced to look elsewhere not because […]

Neto hat-trick fires Chelsea’s FA Cup rout of Hull, Chelsea eased into the FA Cup fifth round as Pedro Neto’s hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win at Hull on Liam Rosenior’s return to the club that sacked him two years ago. Rosenior’s side took the lead through Neto’s superb first half strike before the Portugal forward […]

Real Madrid keep pressure on Barca with tight win at Valencia, Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe’s goals earned Real Madrid a battling 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday to close the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point. After the Spanish champions had beaten Mallorca on Saturday, Alvaro Arbeloa’s side eked out a […]

Joe Aribo joins Leicester City on loan, Leicester City have completed the loan signing of Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo as they bolster their squad for the remainder of the season. Sky Sports reported on Monday that the Foxes had reached an agreement to bring in the Nigeria international temporarily, a move the club later confirmed […]

What I didn’t like about AFCON 2025 – Mutiu Adepoju, By Jacob Ajom The just concluded Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 tournament has been rated as the biggest and best organised editions in history. The facilities were top notch and the quality of football exhibited was of the highest standard.  On the flip side, Morocco […]

Sunday Oliseh’s pontifications: Truths and half truths, By Douglas Baye-Osagie Ex Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh is a name that needs no introduction in Nigeria. He is indeed a legendary figure in Nigerian and global football, with a career spanning top European clubs and the national team. He was part of Nigeria’s 1994 Africa Cup of […]