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Arsenal’s players and coaches were stranded at Luton Airport for five hours ahead of their Champions League group game at Lens on Tuesday night. The Gunners were scheduled to travel to France on Monday afternoon. And manager Mikel Arteta was due to speak to the media at 6pm UK time. …

Manchester United have announced Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an “extended period” after aggravating the foot injury he suffered towards the end of last season. The Argentina defender sustained a fractured metatarsal in April’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla, keeping him out for around two months. Martinez …

The agent of Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has threatened legal action against the Italian champion after an inexplicable video appearing to mock the Nigerian striker was posted on their TikTok account. The 14-second video – which was hastily deleted – shows Osimhen appealing for a penalty in the weekend’s Serie …

Napoli Coach Rudi Garcia has said the club never intended to hurt striker Victor Osimhen. The club had shared a video on social media mocking Osimhen for losing a penalty in their last game. The now-deleted video angered the Super Eagles striker who is now threatening legal action against the …

Spanish La Liga club Cádiz CF will pay tribute to famous Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, who passed away recently. According to EuroFoot on their X handle, the late singer’s customized shirt will be on Cadiz’s bench for their La Liga home match with Rayo Vallecano …

Napoli have reportedly decided not to punish Victor Osimhen for his angry reaction to being substituted last weekend. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly escaped punishment in the form of a fine for his reaction to being substituted out in Napoli’s draw against Bologna. The 24-year-old striker reacted angrily …

Nigeria’s under-18 Women’s Handball team defeated Angola’s U-18 team 28-24 in the third place match of the Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship, taking place in Monastir, Tunisia. After losing 32-18 to Egypt in the semi final match on Friday, the Nigerians bounced back as they dug deep to beat Angola …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match following Napoli’s hard-earned victory at SC Braga on Wednesday night. The Serie A champions, started their campaign in this season’s UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 win at the Estadio Municipal de Braga. Giovanni Di Lorenzo opened scoring …

Digital and telecommunications services provider, Globacom, has congratulated its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her feat at the Diamond League in Oregon, United States, where she won the women’s 100m hurdles event. Amusan won the race in12.33secs on Sunday evening to claim her third consecutive Diamond League title. In 2021, …

Former footballer Bassey Akpan, renowned as the goalkeeper of the tournament during the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup, is poised to embark on a new chapter in his football career. Akpan is in line for a coaching role at Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Akwa United FC. Akpan, whose …

Track express and World Champion, Tobi Amusan proved she is still the best sprint hurdler in the world after storming home first in 12.33 to win a hat-trick of Diamond League 100m titles Sunday night in Oregon, USA. The Nigerian, 26, has thus become the second athlete in Diamond League …

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan secured her third consecutive Diamond League championship by clinching victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Eugene Diamond League. Despite losing her world title just a month ago in Budapest, Hungary, Amusan made a triumphant comeback, defeating formidable competitors such as Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Keni Harrison, and …

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Mars, a prominent metaverse game developer, has recently announced the commencement of its first Closed Beta Test (CBT) for their highly-anticipated metaverse game, Earlier this year in March, The Mars conducted a successful stress test known as ‘The First Expedition’. Building …

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has added another feather to his cap as he secures a coveted nomination for the prestigious 2023 The Best FIFA Football Award. FIFA, the global governing body of football, unveiled the list of nominees, and Osimhen’s inclusion is a testament to his remarkable achievements during the …

Inter Miami and Argentina superstar, Lionel Messi, has been featured in the launch event for the most recent smartphone series by Apple, the iPhone 15 series. The American technology firm subtly inserted Messi’s name as they showcased their new devices for the first time. Apple has become affiliated with Lionel …

Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi scooped the team Player of The Month and Goal of The Month awards for August, 2023. The Super Eagles striker was outstanding for the Tricky Trees in August despite struggling with his fitness. Awoniyi had a superb finish to the 2022/23 season, …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially endorsed the name alteration of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to the Nigeria Premier Football League. The decision was ratified during the NFF’s 79th general assembly, held in Uyo on Sunday, September 10, 2023, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian football. As …

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has lied to the global football community after it reported that the Super Falcons – Nigeria’s name for senior women’s football team – reached the quarter-final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand without losing a match in regulation. The …

Mixed martial arts fighter Israel Adesanya has broken his silence about his loss to Sean Strickland. Adesanya, widely acclaimed for his incredible fighting skills, took to his X handle to share a heartfelt video of himself spending quality time with his family. Alongside the video, he captioned, “I hate losing …

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award, becoming one of the few players from the country to have achieved the feat. The Napoli striker was in impeccable form last season, helping the Italian side win their first Scudetto in 33 years. ALSO READ: “He dropped …