Entertainment comes into the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) championship play-off with musical performances by leading Nigerian artistes. Organisers have so far offered the football fiesta free to fans who thronged the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Tickets are to be introduced from Friday when the musical shows will commence. Executive Director at GTI Investment, Nelson Ine explained that the musical variety is …

It’s been a carnival like atmosphere from the stands opposite the VIP box as colourfully attired supporters of the six Nigeria Premier League (NPL) championship play-off clubs try to out-dance and outplay each other in musical expressions. There’s the added flavour of the band of the neutral Nigeria Football Supporters Club in their all green and white attire blaring trumpets, …

AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football at the age of 41, bringing to an end one of the modern era’s most glittering careers. “I say goodbye to football but not to you”, the Swede told the San Siro crowd after Sunday’s last game of the season of the Italian top flight. Ibrahimovic had already announced he would leave …

At the end of Matchday 2, Enyimba – the record title holders of the Nigerian top flight league – and title holders Rivers United have shown that they mean business in winning the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier League. Both teams have three points as against two by each of Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance. Enyimba beat Lobi Stars in the first …

Real Madrid legend, Sergio Ramos has sent his best wishes to Karim Benzema, who left the club after 14 years over the weekend. Benzema played his last match for Real Madrid over the weekend against Athletic Club at Santiago Bernabeu. The Frenchman scored the only goal for Madrid via a penalty to equalize for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Reacting, Ramos took …

The Flying Eagles’ quest to win their first-ever FIFA U20 World Cup ended in the quarter-final stage on Sunday, after they lost 1-0 to Korea Republic at the Santiago Del Estero. An extra-time goal by Choi Seok-Hyeon was the difference as the Asians progressed to the semifinal of the competition in Argentina, where they face European champions, Italy. Coach Ladan …

It’s Day 2 of the Super 6 of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), which will produce this season’s champions in the country’s top flight club football. Defending champions Rivers United have set the pace in their determination to keep the title, leading the six-team table after recording the only win on Day 1. The Pride of Rivers beat Sunshine Stars …

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has fixed Saturday, 10th June for the final matches of the 2022–23 regular season. This follows the completion of outstanding matches and deliberation on disciplinary matters. Top teams from the Southern and Northern conferences will compete in the NNL Super 8 playoffs. Katsina United and Heartland are the only teams that have qualified for the …

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has said that goalkeeper David de Gea should have done better to prevent Manchester City from finding the back of the net during their English FA Cup final on Saturday. United lost 1-2 in Wembley. De Gea’s performance has been consistently scrutinised this season. Ilkay Gundogan’s brace ensured City won the FA Cup ahead of …

Barcelona won a second European Women’s Champions League title after coming from behind stunningly to beat German giants Wolfsburg 3-2 without their Nigerian star, Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala missed the final after suffering a hamstring injury prior to the final and was replaced in the starting line-up by 19-year-old Salma Paralluelo. The 28-year-old Nigerian has been in fine form this season …