Nigeria will be strongly represented at the historic 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, as five athletes, headlined by Favour Ofili and Ezekiel Nathaniel, take centre stage individually alongside some of the biggest names in global athletics, including 14 world record holders. Ofili and Nathaniel will both make their career debuts in the Diamond League circuit at …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to launch a new trophy on Wednesday ahead of this year’s WAFCON tournament which will be played from 5 to 26 July in Morocco. CAF made the announcement on Sunday, three days before the unveiling. ‘The new TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Trophy will be launched on Wednesday, July 2, …

Embattled Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili put the recent reports surrounding her purported switch to Turkey behind her as she powered to victory in the final of the women’s 100m event at the ATX Sprint Classic in Texas. The 22-year-old, who has been the subject of debate over plans to switch allegiance to Turkey over the past week, first ran a blistering …

Javier Mascherano insists his Inter Miami side can shock European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 on Sunday, despite admitting they are levels below the French giants. With Argentine great Lionel Messi leading the charge, Miami surprised in the group stage as they progressed but facing newly-crowned Champions League winners PSG in Atlanta is a ‘huge …

AS Monaco have announced the signing of Paul Pogba on a free transfer. Pogba will now restart his career in his home country following a doping ban. The former Manchester United midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal. A Monaco statement read: ‘AS Monaco are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Pogba. ‘The French World Champion …

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie on a free transfer from Paris FC, with the 24-year-old set to join the Women’s Super League club when her French contract expires on 1 July. The Super Falcons’ first-choice goalkeeper, widely regarded as Africa’s safest pair of gloves, has finally made the move from French football to the Barclays …

Napoli have rejected Liverpool’s opening bid for Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk personally telephoned the Nigerian striker in a desperate attempt to convince him to return to Turkey. The Serie A champions turned down Liverpool’s initial proposal of an ‘equal exchange’ involving Federico Chiesa and Darwin Nunez for the 26-year-old striker, according to Valter De Maggio. Liverpool’s pursuit …

Taiwo Awoniyi has signed a new three-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest, keeping the Nigerian striker at the City Ground until 2028. The 26-year-old international’s new deal finally ends speculation about his future following a turbulent 2024/25 season that saw him struggle with injuries and lose his place in the starting XI. Awoniyi expressed gratitude for the club’s support during …

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, committing his future to the Riyadh-based side until 2027. The club made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, with Ronaldo pictured holding a jersey marked ‘2027’ alongside Al Nassr Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Almajid. The announcement confirms that Ronaldo, who also serves as the club captain, will …

As the finals of the 2025 President Federation Cup comes up on the at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, the joy is that the two finalists are yet to experience glory at competition. But one is an old soldier, the other a freshman. It was 41 years ago that a certain Leventis United, led by Matthew Onyema, lifted the oldest …