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Ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Ademola Lookman is already looking ahead to a high-intensity duel against FC Barcelona. The tension is mounting as the quarterfinals approach. Having qualified after a spectacular two-legged tie against Tottenham, Atlético Madrid are set to face FC Barcelona for a place in the semifinals. Having already defeated the […]
The Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled the list of players selected for the upcoming international break. The Super Eagles will face Iran and Jordan during this summer break. The Nigeria national team head coach, Éric Chelle, has unveiled a list of 23 players for the upcoming friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. Among […]
The former Reds legend, Steve Nicol, refuses to make his former club an obvious favorite against Galatasaray and highlights the potential impact of Victor Osimhen ahead of the decisive showdown at Anfield. Former Liverpool legend, Steve Nicol, tempers the optimism around the Reds ahead of their European clash with Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. […]
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina showered praise on his teammate Victor Osimhen, whom he regards as the best striker he has ever played with, hailing a “unique” player after their victory over Liverpool FC in the Champions League. Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has not hesitated to praise Victor Osimhen, whom he regards as the best striker […]
During an interfaith iftar in Abuja, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and the rule of law, while noting that his ascent to the nation’s supreme office was part of a divine plan. The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that his arrival at the helm of the country stemmed […]
Guest on the Is This Seat Taken podcast hosted by Chinasa Anukam, the Nigerian producer Don Jazzy detailed the qualities he looks for in a partner. The Afrobeats star highlighted eccentricity, gentleness, and his firm rejection of relationships marked by stress or violence. The renowned Nigerian producer Don Jazzy opened up about the woman who […]
As a guest on Roc Nation’s The Intern show, Nigerian singer Ayra Starr opened up about the intimate inspiration behind her song Where Do We Go, while reaffirming her admiration for Rihanna, her all-time idol. The Nigerian singer Ayra Starr opened up about her love life, discussing the dilemma she faces when it comes to […]
The Reds’ coach Arne Slot is particularly wary of Victor Osimhen, whom he regards as one of the main attacking threats of the Turkish club, as Liverpool face Galatasaray this Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Liverpool FC coach Arne Slot expects a particularly tough duel against Galatasaray on […]
Former head coach of the Super Eagles and a major figure in African football, Adegboye Onigbinde died at 88, leaving behind the legacy of a coach who shaped several generations of coaches in Nigeria. Nigerian football is in mourning. Adegboye Onigbinde, former emblematic head coach of the Super Eagles, has died on Monday at the […]
Announced as close to Wydad Casablanca by a Moroccan channel, the Super Eagles’ head coach Éric Chelle will not be leaving his post, according to Promise Efoghe, the Nigerian national team’s media manager. The Super Eagles’ head of media relations, Promise Efoghe, firmly denied reports of an imminent departure of head coach Éric Chelle to […]
The cornerstone of the Istanbul club, Victor Osimhen, will have to avoid another yellow card during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 between Galatasaray and Liverpool FC, on pain of missing the return match at Anfield. Galatasaray’s forward, Victor Osimhen, will be at risk of a suspension during the first […]
During a chat with Nigerian singer Tems, Arsenal FC winger Bukayo Saka surprised internet users by revealing that he didn’t know the global superstar Céline Dion, triggering a sequence that quickly went viral. Arsenal FC winger Bukayo Saka surprised many internet users by admitting that he didn’t know the famous Canadian singer Céline Dion and […]
The Nigerian striker Omorinsola Babajide strongly criticized the decision by the Confederation of African Football to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. The Super Falcons’ top scorer called the situation “shameful” as the teams were already in full preparation. The Super Falcons forward, Omorinsola Babajide, did not hide her frustration after […]
By validating the final list of teams taking part in the playoff tournament, FIFA has definitively ended the hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in favor of DR Congo. FIFA has definitively extinguished the last hopes of the Super Eagles to compete in the 2026 World […]
Beaten in the first half, the Nigerian women’s team reacted with authority by dominating Cameroon (3-1) in Yaoundé to level the two-leg friendly series. The Nigerian women’s team reacted perfectly by dominating Cameroon (3-1), Tuesday evening at the Yaoundé Military Stadium, in their second friendly match. Beaten 1-0 in the first leg played on Saturday, […]
A Nigerian national was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his central role in an international fraud involving online scams and professional email hacking, causing nearly $4 million in losses. Leslie Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced to 19 years of federal prison in the United States for his involvement in a […]
The striker who scored against Juventus, Victor Osimhen, has brought his total to 16 goals in the Champions League, surpassing his idol Didier Drogba in the ranking of Africa’s top scorers in the competition. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has now scored more UEFA Champions League goals than his childhood idol, Didier Drogba. On Wednesday night, […]
After guiding Nigeria to third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Eric Chelle now sets out his ambitions: to win the Africa Cup of Nations and, in the long term, aim for the World Cup with the Super Eagles. Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Nigeria national football team, is straightforward about […]
With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer Tems has surpassed South African Tyla in the ranking of Africa’s most listened-to artists on Spotify on a monthly basis. The performer of Love Me Jeje recently […]
With the fitness of their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in doubt after a knee injury, Galatasaray holds its breath ahead of hosting Juventus for the Champions League return leg. On the eve of the Champions League return leg against Juventus, Galatasaray holds its breath. According to information from the Daily Post, Victor Osimhen’s participation is […]
Weakened by his failure at Marseille and locked in a contract stalemate with the Nigerian Football Federation, Éric Chelle now has a lot at stake at the helm of the Super Eagles. Éric Chelle is traversing a turbulent period at the helm of Nigeria. After an unsuccessful bid to land the Olympique de Marseille bench, […]
After its complaint against DR Congo for the alleged fielding of ineligible players, the Nigerian Football Federation now awaits FIFA’s decision, the ultimate hope for a return of the Super Eagles to the World Cup race. The fate of the Super Eagles is no longer decided on the pitch, but in FIFA’s corridors. The president […]
The two Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems now lead the ranking of African artists with the most entries on the Billboard US Hot 100, surpassing the South African group Seether. Until now tied with seven appearances each, Tems and Burna Boy have crossed a milestone this week thanks to their participation in J. Cole’s […]
Le célèbre magazine américain Billboard fait face à une vague d’indignation en ligne après avoir classé la star nigériane Rema parmi les « one-hit wonders » du XXIe siècle. La polémique enfle autour de Billboard. Le 16 février 2026, le média américain a remis en avant sur X un article publié en juin 2025, dans […]
On the eve of a European clash with Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen spoke bluntly about the end of his Napoli adventure, denouncing a treatment he deems undignified. Victor Osimhen did not mince his words. Interviewed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Super Eagles forward spoke about his tense relationship with SSC Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, […]
With 170 weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart, Rave & Roses by Rema becomes the African album with the longest run in the history of the American chart, confirming the global rise of Afrobeats. The ascent continues for Rema. His debut album, Rave & Roses, has just set a new longevity record for an […]
In the midst of a custody battle for his daughter Imade, Davido announces his withdrawal from the proceedings and condemns what he deems unacceptable, even invoking the memory of his late son. The Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has announced his withdrawal from the ongoing court proceedings concerning the custody of his daughter Imade. The decision […]
FIFA will issue its decision on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s claim concerning the eligibility of several Congolese players, a ruling that could be crucial for the Super Eagles’ hopes in the race to the 2026 World Cup. The soap opera isn’t over yet. FIFA will issue its verdict on Monday, February 16, regarding the Nigerian […]
The Turkish club Galatasaray is believed to have set the release clause for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at €80 million, targeted by Barça to prepare for the post-Lewandowski. Galatasaray does not intend to undersell Victor Osimhen. According to several Turkish media outlets, including Haberlisin, the Istanbul club would have set the release clause for his […]
Eligible for Nigeria and Austria, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Chukwuemeka would be in advanced talks with the Austrian Football Federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carney Chukwuemeka could soon decide on his international future. The former Chelsea midfielder, now at Borussia Dortmund, would be close to opting for Austria, according to The Athletic. Aged 22, […]
