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Travis Hunter may still believe he can become the NFL’s first truly modern two-way superstar, but criticism surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars’ successful investment in him is only growing, especially after the rapid rise of Tennessee Titans breakout star Chimere Dike. Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, entered the NFL surrounded by historic hype after Jacksonville traded away significant draft capital …

Post views: 39 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) South East Zone has congratulated Rangers International FC Enugu for winning their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League title in the history of Nigerian football. The association praised the Flying Antelopes for their resilience, determination and consistency throughout the season, despite stiff competition and challenges from other clubs that competed …

David Akande Porto have parted ways with Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi after ending his brief loan spell with the Portuguese champions, having failed to activate the €8m purchase option in his deal. “Our colors are now also part of the history of your champion. Thank you, Moffi, and good luck in the next stage,” Porto wrote in a farewell …

Post views: 118 by Silvernews Today marks two years since the birth of the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, Nigeria’s first football club foundation created for community social impact and global competitiveness. Since May 28, 2024, the Foundation has promoted sustainable development through targeted community programs in Enugu and several states in Nigeria. From youth development and education to …

A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees two bitter rivals collide with continental glory at stake. February 11th will witness a final for the ages at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. When these foes last met in the group stage, Nigeria edged out the …

Jannik Sinner’s dramatic loss at the French Open on Thursday quickly became about much more than tennis after the world number one physically collapsed in the extreme heat of Paris during a match he seemed certain to win. Against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, Sinner seemed to be completely in control from the beginning. The Italian took a 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 lead …

Post views: 47 By Victor Nwachukwu The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) for what it described as the “peaceful conduct and youth-friendly nature” of its primary elections. The Chairman of NYCN in Imo, Comrade Humphrey Osuji, said this while speaking with journalists in Owerri on Friday. Osuji commended the APC in …

Abayomi Ademola Tanzania and Senegal will battle for the 2026 CAF TotalEnergies Africa U-17 Cup of Nations title in Morocco after both nations survived dramatic semi-final encounters decided by penalties in Rabat on Thursday. Tanzania made a historic first appearance in the final after defeating Egypt 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium. In …

Barcelona have made a bold transfer statement after submitting a €100 million bid to Atletico Madrid for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez, sparking fresh tensions between the two La Liga rivals as negotiations begin to take shape ahead of the next transfer window. The cash offer puts pressure on Atletico Madrid’s decision makers According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona’s …

Former Nigeria senior national team coach José Peseiro is among the assistant options available to José Mourinho, who is expected to be named the new coach of Real Madrid, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Mourinho’s appointment is expected to become official after Real Madrid’s presidential elections, where current president Florentino Pérez is expected to be re-elected. He has already given his backing to …