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Moroccan Football Prospect Dies in Attempted Sea Crossing to Spain

August 7, 2026

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Amar El Azizi, 20, died while attempting to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, her club and the Moroccan Union of Professional Footballers said,

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7-Foot-6 Australian Teenager Jongkuch Mach Emerges Basketball’s Latest Global Sensation

July 31, 2026

An Australian teenager with a rare physical profile is attracting global attention as one of basketball’s most intriguing young prospects, with his extraordinary height, defensive ability and athletic potential setting him apart

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Nigeria Superstar Osimhen Likely To Play In ‘Unpopular’ European Super League

December 22, 2023

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen might be one of the stars of the European Super League if Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis gets his way

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UEFA, FIFA Loose Landmark Legal Battle To European Super League

December 21, 2023

European Super League (ESL) has successfully challenged FIFA and UEFA in a case that questioned the governing bodies' authority over football competitions.

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European Highest Court Rules Against Super League

December 21, 2023

Plans to revamp the much maligned European Super League have been announced on Thursday by Europe's highest court which ruled that banning clubs from joining a breakaway league was unlawful.

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Nottingham Forest Confirms Sacking Cooper, Nuno Santos Set To Take Charge

December 19, 2023

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi is currently out injured and recuperating but would be working with a new head coach at Nottingham Forest when he returns from his setback.

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FIFA Club World Cup: Man City Beats Urawa Red Diamonds, Sets Up Final Clash Against Fluminense

December 19, 2023

English and European champions Manchester City Tuesday evening defeated Asian representatives Urawa Red Diamonds to reach the final of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ethiopian Stars Clinch ECOWAS Abuja Marathon Top Prizes

Ethiopian Stars Clinch ECOWAS Abuja Marathon Top Prizes

December 17, 2023

Ethiopian marathon athletes showed their prowess on Saturday evening as they emerged winners of the 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon competition

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Nigerian Referees Get FIFA Recognition For 2024

December 15, 2023

Nigerian referees have been given recognition by the world football governing body, Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) who has placed a total of 30 match officials on the international lists for

EPL: Man United Not Afraid To Face Liverpool In Super Sunday Clash - Ten Hag

EPL: Man United Not Afraid To Face Liverpool In Super Sunday Clash – Ten Hag

December 15, 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag entertained questions from football journalists Friday afternoon ahead of the Super Sunday clash between his team and league leaders Liverpool at Anfield and insists that his

Euro 2020 Winner Chiellini Announces Retirement From Professional Football

Euro 2020 Winner Chiellini Announces Retirement From Professional Football

December 13, 2023

Italy football legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement from the game, describing his career as "the most beautiful and intense journey of my life

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CAF Awards: Gusau Hails Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Falcons As Nigeria Win Big In Morocco

December 12, 2023

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau was elated on Monday night, as Nigeria swept important honours at this year’s CAF Football Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco.

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Osimhen Arrives Morocco Via Private Plane For Player Of The Year Awards Ceremony

December 11, 2023

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen on Monday afternoon arrived Marrakesh, Morocco to attend the 2023 African Footballer of the Year Award ceremony via a private jet from Naples, Italy

Osimhen's Napoli Goal Disallowed, Juve Wins Serie A Clash

Osimhen’s Napoli Goal Disallowed, Juve Wins Serie A Clash

December 9, 2023

Federico Gatti scored the only goal as Juventus edged defending champions Napoli 1-0 on Friday night to move top of Serie A.

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Arsenal Pips Resilient Luton Town, Extends EPL Lead

December 6, 2023

Premier League leaders Arsenal on Tuesday night extended their lead at the top of the log to five points after beating hard fighting Luton Town 4-3 in a breathtaking contest at Kenilworth

Super Falcons Beat Cape Verde, Qualifies For 2024 WAFCON

Super Falcons Beat Cape Verde, Qualifies For 2024 WAFCON

December 5, 2023

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday evening booked their passage to the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after coming from a foal behind to beat Cape Verde 2-1

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Bellingham Joins Messi, Mbappe, Haaland In Illustrious List, Wins Golden Boy Award

November 18, 2023

England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has won the 2023 Golden Boy award - for the best U-21 player in Europe's top flights.

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Osimhen Named In CAF’s Top 10 List For Prestigious Player Awards

November 17, 2023

The chances of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen becoming the next Nigerian after Nwankwo Kanu to win the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year has been enhanced with his nomination on

BOWFT: Heartland, Delta Queens shine with first victories at 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament

Heartland, Delta Queens Shine With First Victories At 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament

October 27, 2023

Heartland Queens FC of Owerri secured their first victory at the 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT) with a 2-1 win over Royal Queens FC in the second Group C clash

IFAB Set To Try New Football Rules

IFAB Set To Try New Football Rules

October 15, 2023

The International Football Association Board is set to try in-stadium VAR announcements in other competitions, after an initial trial at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. VAR decisions

WSL Wrap: Arsenal, Everton Beat Aston Villa, Liverpool

WSL Wrap: Arsenal, Everton Beat Aston Villa, Liverpool

October 15, 2023

Arsenal Women scored twice in stoppage time as England forward Beth Mead, playing her first game for 11 months after a serious knee injury, helped the Gunners grab a dramatic win over

Qatari Billionaire, Sheikh Jassim Pulls Out Of Man United Bidding Race

Qatari Billionaire, Sheikh Jassim Pulls Out Of Man United Bidding Race

October 15, 2023

Manchester United owners, the Glazer family has been dealt a huge blow in their bid to sell the club to the highest bidder following the news that broke Saturday evening that Qatari

5 Takeaways From Super Eagles’ Draw Against Saudi Arabia

October 14, 2023

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia in Friday’s international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão in the first of two friendly games. Prime Business Africa‘s

How Eagles Stars Performed In Draw Versus Saudi Arabia

How Eagles Stars Performed In Draw Versus Saudi Arabia

October 14, 2023

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho: Uzoho made an instinctive save in the first half to deny the Falcons but was culpable for the first of the two goals he conceded. The goalkeeper was

Super Eagles, Saudi Arabia Settle For Draw In Friendly Clash

October 13, 2023

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia played out a 2-2 draw on Friday evening in their second ever international meeting, at the Portimao Municipal Stadium, Portugal. The friendly being the second time both sides

Eagles Seek Falcons’ Scalp As Preparations For AFCON 2023 Begins

Eagles Seek Falcons’ Scalp As Preparations For AFCON 2023 Begins

October 12, 2023

As the Confederation of African Football (CAF) gets set to conduct draw for the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire today (Thursday), Nigeria’s Super Eagles and

D'Tigress Ready For 2024 Olympics Qualifiers - Okonkwo

D’Tigress Ready For 2024 Olympics Qualifiers – Okonkwo

October 12, 2023

Nigeria women’s basketball star Amy Okonkwo is optimistic about the chances of D’Tigress to qualify for a place in the 2024 Olympics following Wednesday’s draw for the FIBA Women’s Olympics qualifying tournament.

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Super Eagles Launch ‘Let’s Do It Again’ Campaign For 2023 AFCON

October 12, 2023

Three-time champions Nigeria say they have adopted the catch-phrase ‘Let’s Do It Again’ as their battlecry towards winning a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Cote d’Ivoire early next year. The

Okoye Set To Get Super Eagles Recall For Saudi Arabia, Mozambique Friendlies

Okoye Set To Get Super Eagles Recall For Saudi Arabia, Mozambique Friendlies

October 12, 2023

Out-of-favour Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye could earn a comeback to the Nigerian national team following the inability of Hapoel Jerusalem goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye to join the team in Portugal ahead of

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Israel-Palestine War: Arsenal Warn Players Against Political Comments On Social Media

October 11, 2023

Premier League giants Arsenal are wary of the backlash that the club might face with their players taking sides in the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine after two of their

NFF Appoints Danjuma As Falconets’ Head Coach

The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Christopher Danjuma as coach of the national U-20 women's national team, Super Falconets

September 27, 2023

National Youth Games: Lagos, Bayelsa States Dominate Weightlifting Event

Lagos and Bayelsa States set the pace in the medals table in opening day of weightlifting event at the 7th National Youth Games, NYG in Asaba, Delta State capital

September 23, 2023

Players Scorecard: How Super Eagles Stars, Eligible Nigerian Internationals Performed In Europe This Weekend

Players Scorecard: How Super Eagles Stars, Eligible Nigerian Internationals Performed In Europe This Weekend

The action in Europe was lit with top performances by Nigerian players which culminated with a Monday night action between Nottingham Forest and Burnley in the English Premier League

September 19, 2023

Rivers United Holds Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante In Confed Cup First Leg

Rivers United on Sunday night held their hosts Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso to a goalless draw in the first leg of the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup played at Yammoussokro in Abidjan

September 18, 2023

10 Biggest Footballers Who Failed Anti-doping Test And Bans

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10 Biggest Footballers Who Failed Anti-doping Test And Faced Bans

Doping is generally banned by football and other sports governing bodies who take intentional steps to ensure it doesn't occur in the game.

September 12, 2023

Update: Morocco Football Federation Offers Gate-takings To Victims Of Earthquake

Update: Morocco Football Federation Offers Gate-takings To Victims Of Earthquake

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation on Tuesday morning announced that it will donate all the proceeds from the friendly match between Morocco and Burkina Faso to be played tonight (Tuesday, 12 September 2023) to the Special Fund dedicated to receiving voluntary solidarity

September 12, 2023

Pogba Never Meant To Break Rules – Agent

Paul Pogba’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has broken silence over the suspension of the world cup-winning midfielder by Juventus after failing a doping test. The test was conducted on the former Manchester United midfielder on August 20th after a Serie-A match the club

September 12, 2023

Pobga Fails B Sample Test, Risks 4-Year Ban

Juventus Midfielder, Paul Pogba, Fails Doping Test, Risks 4 Years Ban

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has reportedly tested positive in a testosterone test after his club’s win in a Serie A fixture against Udinese on August 20, a game in which he was benched. Following the result of the test, Italy’s national anti-doping

September 11, 2023

Super Eagles Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers With November 13 Fixture Against Lesotho

Super Eagles Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers With November 13 Fixture Against Lesotho

The Super Eagles will begin their mission to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a qualifying game at home against Lesotho on November 13 scheduled to hold at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, reports Prime Business Africa

September 8, 2023

Vinicius Junior's Injury Casts Doubt on Real Madrid's Triumph, Title Hopes

Vinicius Junior’s Injury Casts Doubt on Real Madrid’s Triumph, Title Hopes

The jubilation of Real Madrid‘s recent victory over Celta Vigo was tempered by a cloud of concern following Vinicius Junior‘s abrupt departure from the pitch due to injury. The young Brazilian forward clutched his hamstring in pain during the 13th minute of

August 26, 2023

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