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Leicester City were relegated to the third tier of English football following a dramatic 2-2 draw with Hull City at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. The result confirms a disappointing campaign for the 2016 Premier League champions as they drop to League One for the second time in their 142-year history. Relegation closes a bitter circle for the …

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – NOVEMBER 23: Ademola Ola-Adebomi of WSG Tirol and Soumaila Diabate of Salzburg compete for the ball during the Admiral Bundesliga match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and WSG Tirol at Red Bull Arena on November 23, 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Hans Peter Lottermoser/SEPA.Media /Getty Images Former Crystal Palace teenage sensation and former Nigeria U20 wildcard …

A repeat of the 2025 FA Cup final is on the cards as Warri Wolves and Sapele Lions battle for a place in this year’s final. READ ALSO: ‘His career is stagnant’ Soetan sounds alarm: says Ofili must decide his future after eligibility blow The two teams will meet in separate semi-finals on Wednesday, April 22 at Kwale Township Stadium. …

Nigerian international Umar Sadiq ended his goal drought as his goal helped Valencia draw 1-1 with Mallorca in Tuesday’s La Liga match. Before the trip to Mallorca, Sadiq had failed to score in his last seven games for Valencia. The 29-year-old now has two goals and two assists in 14 games for Valencia in the Spanish top flight this season. …

The National Sports Commission, DG Bukola Olopade, has expressed relief following World Athletics’ decision to reject Favor Ofili’s attempt to switch allegiance to Turkey. Olopade reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the 23-year-old sprinter. The head of the Commission urged Ofili to abandon the change of nationality and assured him of full institutional support in the future. “I am grateful that her …

The Nigerian women’s national football team has moved up one place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, maintaining its position as the highest-ranked team in Africa. According to the ranking, published on Tuesday, Nigeria moves from 37th to 36th place in the world, reinforcing its dominance on the continent. The Super Falcons will now turn their attention to the …

Kosofe and Mushin local governments put up a sublime display in the first two football matches of the SAMDA Nigeria U13 tournament at Opebi Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday. Lagos State School Sports Chairman, Bisi Joseph, kicked off as Mushin took on the Kosofe girls in the opening match. The latter displayed beguiling skill from start to finish, crushing …

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen’s future at Turkish side Galatasaray is not guaranteed beyond this summer, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Osimhen is expected to leave the team in the summer with a couple of teams interested in signing him, after an extraordinary performance in the UEFA Champions League. His high salary is said to be an obstacle for many teams in Europe, …

Former Beyond Limits player Promise Meliga had an impressive performance for Kristiansund BK, playing a key role in the 2-0 win against Fredrikstad FK in the Eliteserien. READ ALSO: Ademola Lookman’s injury fears confirmed, he will miss crucial Laliga matches and individual rehabilitation programs will be placed Meliga, who has been steadily gaining confidence, made her mark at the start …

Borussia Dortmund is seriously considering signing the interesting Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna, who plays for AIK in Sweden. This is stated by Sky Germany sources (via business.com). However, Dortmund are believed to face stiff competition from other Bundesliga clubs in the race to sign the 18-year-old star. The pay-TV channel highlights both Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, who are also …