Turkish giants Galatasaray reportedly owed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen N2.8 billion in unpaid wages for January and February, raising fresh uncertainty over his future. Osimhen completed a permanent €75 million move from Napoli in the summer of 2025, signing a…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has moved to prevent US-based sprinter Favour Ofili from switching allegiance to Turkey, insisting she remains a Nigerian athlete, Newmax Nigeria has learnt. A top NSC official revealed that Ofili who was among last year’s…
FIFA is set to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, regarding Nigeria’s eligibility protest against DR Congo, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
(PRESS RELEASE) The Director-General and Chief Executive officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H. E. Comrade Philip Shuaibu, has renewed calls for increased funding to reposition the institute and advance sports development in Nigeria. Shuaibu made the appeal…
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Frank’s dismissal came following Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle that left Spurs 16th in the Premier League and just five points above the…
Bayern Munich fans were dealt a shocking blow over the weekend when the name of club legend Franck Ribéry was one of hundreds of recognizable figures found within the infamous Epstein files. It should be noted that within the files,…
Manchester United profited from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero’s red card to stretch their perfect start under Michael Carrick to four games with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reportedly emerged as a surprise transfer target for Turkish champions Galatasaray, with speculation growing over a possible short-term move that could see him play alongside Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen. According to media reports in Turkey, the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has denounced the conduct of certain players and officials that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between host nation Morocco and Senegal, played in Rabat on Sunday night. In…
Senegal have raised several concerns to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in Rabat. The Teranga Lions have refused to train at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. They claim that…
