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German giants Bayern Munich are willing to pay more than top Premier League clubs for Victor Osimhen in the summer. According Sports boomThe Galatasaray forward has once again been the target of both Arsenal and Manchester United in the Premier League, but Bayern Munich are considering making an offer of more than $115.8 million (€100 million, £86.6 million). PSG and …

Former Chelsea star Carney Chukwuemeka has officially decided to set up camp with Austria ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. His switch has been ratified by FIFA, as the 22-year-old midfielder chose to represent Austria, the country where he was born, despite being eligible to play for England, where he grew up and …

……. An imposing figure in the history of Nigerian football By Phemmy Adetula The story of Nigerian football cannot be told without acknowledging the immense contributions of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, one of the country’s most respected football strategists, administrators and mentors. Born on March 29, 1938 in Ibadan, Oyo State, the late High Chief Modakeke dedicated decades of his …

Seven-time African champions, and Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will today (Wednesday) face Colombia as they begin their campaign in the FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Although Nigeria has secured a spot in the 2026 FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup after winning the 2025 AfroBasket Women’s title, Nigeria will have a tough five-game schedule in the tournament …

Senegalese MMA superstar and social media sensation Gasmire Diatta has his sights set on another explosive victory as he prepares to defend his interim featherweight title at African Knockout (AKO) 12, scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Landmark Event Center on Lagos Island. Diatta, known for his ruthless striking and viral finishes, will put his belt and reputation …

The captain of the Nigerian under-20 team, Daniel Daga, has been found guilty of sexual activity without consent and sentenced to six months in prison, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 19-year-old appeared before the Nordmøre and Romsdal district court for having committed a sexual act against a non-consenting person. However, the player, through his defense lawyer, has notified an appeal against the …

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has congratulated the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a heartfelt goodwill message released on Tuesday, Senator Abiru described the experienced grassroots sports promoter and political leader as a committed public servant whose contributions …

President Bola Tinubu has sought Senate confirmation of the appointment of Mr Mainasara Illo as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Anti-Doping Center (NADC). Tinubu made the request in a letter to the Senate and read out by the President of the Senate, Insha Allah Akpabio, at Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja. The President said the request was in accordance with …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, hosted members of Team Edo at the Government House, Benin City following their triumph at the second edition of the Niger Delta Games 2026, where the state emerged overall champions. At a colorful reception held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, the governor received the champions trophy and commended the athletes, coaches …

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen bagged an assist as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 first-leg win over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday night. Osimhen assisted Mario Lemina’s header to score the winner in the seventh minute – conceding Arne Slot’s side’s 10th goal from a corner this season. The Nigerian striker thought he had made it 2-0 …