Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Paris was the stage for a glittering night of football on Monday night celebration as Ousmane Dembele claimed his first Ballon d’Or and Aitana Bonmatí made history with a record third consecutive women’s award at the 2025 ceremony. At 28, Dembele delivered on the promise that once made him one of the world’s most expensive players. The France international was central to Paris Saint-Germain’s treble-winning campaign, scoring 35 goals and providing 14 assists in 53 appearances as the club lifted the Ligue 1 title, French Cup, and their first-ever Champions League trophy. He was also joint top scorer in Ligue…
Melbourne City FC have confirmed the signing of Nigeria’s Chinaza Uchendu ahead of the 2025/26 A-League Women’s season, strengthening their attacking options with a proven international star. The 27-year-old forward arrives from French side Nantes, bringing top-flight experience from Europe and Asia. Uchendu has previously enjoyed spells in Portugal, Sweden, South Korea, Turkey, and Nigeria, with her career highlight including a title-winning stint at Galatasaray. Her versatility allows her to operate as a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder, making her a valuable asset for Michael Matricciani’s squad as City aim for success both domestically and in continental competition. …
Super Falcons and Brighton Women goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked fourth in the prestigious 2025 Women’s Yashin Trophy, at the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, secured a slim but vital 1-0 victory over hosts Rwanda in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second-round qualifier at the Kigali-Pele Stadium on Sunday.
The countdown is on for the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual honor, as the world’s best male and female players prepare to gather in Paris on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Arsenal struck late to deny Manchester City all three points at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, as Gabriel Martinelli’s 93rd-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw in a pulsating Premier League clash. It was a tactical battle of wits between Mikel Arteta and his former mentor Pep Guardiola, one that saw City surrender a record 67.2% possession to Arsenal, the lowest any Guardiola team has ever recorded. Haaland Strikes Early The visitors drew first blood inside nine minutes. A sweeping counter-attack ended with Erling Haaland coolly rolling past David Raya, silencing the home crowd and putting City in control. Arsenal struggled to…
Two days ago, Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel made history as the first Nigerian man since Henry Amike in 1987 to qualify for a 400m hurdles World Championship final. In Friday’s final at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, 22-year-old Nathaniel produced the race of his life, but missed a medal by just 0.05 seconds, finishing 4th in men’s 400m hurdles final. The Race of His Life The final was set up as one of the fastest in history, with the world’s top hurdlers bursting out of the blocks. Nathaniel positioned himself brilliantly on the back straight, building momentum and staying within…
Nigeria’s record-holding shot putter, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, came agonisingly close to his first global medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing 5th overall with a sixth-round throw of 21.52m. The 31-year-old, Africa’s only man to surpass the 22m mark in the event, admitted he had arrived late in Tokyo and struggled with fatigue and time zone adjustments, but still delivered a strong performance in the final. A Battle in Tokyo for Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Enekwechi’s opening round saw him record 20.83m, followed by 20.71m, before matching his opener with another 20.83m to qualify from Group A in 7th place…
Super Falcons legend, Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 42, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 24-year career that spanned continents, records, and generations. Ebi, who has been a cornerstone of Nigerian women’s football for over two decades, made the announcement on her social media account, confirming that while she is hanging up her boots, her purpose in the game will continue beyond the pitch. “Today, I officially retire from professional football” – Onome Ebi In her emotional farewell statement, Ebi wrote: “Today, I officially retire from professional football. The journey has…
Jose Mourinho has agreed a two-year deal to return as head coach of Benfica, 25 years after his first spell at the Portuguese giants. The 62-year-old, sacked by Fenerbahce just three weeks ago, will take charge of his first training session on Thursday. Mourinho replaces Bruno Lage, who was dismissed following Benfica’s shock 3-2 Champions League defeat at home to Qarabag of Azerbaijan. It is a poetic homecoming for Mourinho. His very first managerial job came at Benfica in 2000, though he lasted just 10 games before leaving due to presidential changes at the club. Now, a quarter of a…
