Nigerian professional wrestler, Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, defeated 10-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in under five minutes on his WrestleMania debut on Sunday. The clash, one of the headline matches at WrestleMania 42, ended on a dramatic note as the 27-year-old Nigerian overpowered the veteran. Lesnar left his wrestling gear in the…
The UEFA has dismissed a complaint filed by FC Barcelona regarding a refereeing decision in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atlético de Madrid. The match was played on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, while the protest was formally submitted by Barcelona on April 13, 2026. In an official statement on Tuesday, UEFA confirmed…
Roberto De Zerbi vowed to save troubled Tottenham from the humiliation of Premier League relegation as the Italian prepares for his first game in charge against Sunderland on Sunday. Former Marseille boss De Zerbi has been hired to stop Tottenham descending into the second tier for the first time since 1977-78. He arrives with the…
The head of Italy’s football federation resigned on Thursday, falling on his sword after the men’s national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gabriele Gravina revealed he would step down as the country’s top football official following a meeting held at the FIGC’s headquarters in Rome on Thursday. Italy fell at…
Nigeria will face Poland and Portugal in high-profile international friendlies this June as preparations gather pace for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Super Eagles, under coach Éric Chelle, are scheduled to meet Poland on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at a venue yet to be announced. One week later, they will confront…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled a high-profile list of Team Nigeria Ambassadors ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Leading the roll call are seasoned sports administrators including Mallam Saleh Ahmadu, Dr Amos Adamu, Chief Patrick Ekeji, Alhassan Yakmut and Gbenga Elegbeleye. All previously served as Director-General of the NSC and are expected to…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their March international break with a 2-1 win over Iran in a friendly at the Antalya Stadium in Turkey earlier today, March 27. The Nigeria national football team scored early and stayed in control for long spells before surviving a late scare. The Super Eagles wasted little time…
A total of 21 players have arrived in the Super Eagles camp in Antalya, Turkey, as Nigeria step up preparations for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Naija News reports that six additional players arrived on Wednesday morning, boosting the squad after an initial wave of early arrivals on Tuesday. The players already in camp…
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi could face disciplinary action following his goal celebration during Premier League action on Sunday, despite helping Nottingham Forest to a commanding 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Naija News reports that Taiwo Awoniyi rounded off an assured away display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a late finish, converting from close range after meeting a delivery…
A report by the disciplinary committee of world football’s governing body found the IFA “failed to take meaningful action” against the club Beitar Jerusalem for “persistent and well-documented racist behaviour”. In October 2024, the Palestine Football Association reported allegations of discrimination by the IFA to FIFA, which began an investigation. FIFA did not opt for…