How I tried to stop Onakoya from playing chess – World record breaker’s father

Eric Patrick The father of Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, Pa Onakoya, has said that he was never in support of his son playing chess, stating that he never knew that Chess... Read more »

Mikel is stubborn, I can’t tolerate people like that – Siasia

Former coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia has given insights into his strained relationship with legendary midfielder John Mikel Obi during their time together. Siasia, who is currently serving a reduced five-year... Read more »

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Wembley to host ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight clash 

Wembley Stadium looks set to host the all-British heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The long-awaited bout looks set to go ahead if Fury wins against Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in Riyadh. And... Read more »

NOC debunks claims of non payment of entitlements to nigerian athletes

By Okey Maduforo The National Olympic Committee in Nigeria has dismissed the reports in some quarters that some athletes are not being payed their entitlements as was required by the body and... Read more »

EPL: Chelsea beat Man United in dramatic seven-goal thriller

By Adekunle Sulaimon Hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time on Thursday as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3, all but ending United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.Erik... Read more »

Premier League title race enters decisive phase

By Tosin Oyediran With the Premier League title race reaching its climax, attention turns to the crucial remaining fixtures that will determine the destiny of the 2023–24 season. As 20 teams gear up... Read more »

Battle of Eagles: Can Finidi make it two straight wins?

By Ebenezer Bajela After guiding the Super Eagles to a victory over Ghana in the ‘Jollof derby’, interim coach Finidi George will hope to make it two wins from as many games as... Read more »

‘Gold, silver and bronze have I all’

By Abiodun Adewale Anything short of gold for any athlete is usually regarded as a consolation. But at times, it becomes something special when an athlete is able to win gold, silver and bronze... Read more »

Trabzon brawl: My teammates suffered cuts, bruises, says Osayi-Samuel

Agency Report Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has spoken for the first time about the drama that ensued during a Turkish Super Lig game involving Fenerbache and Trabzonspor last Sunday, The PUNCH reports. Osayi-Samuel... Read more »

EPL: Chelsea preparing £77m bid for Victor Osimhen

English Premier League giants Chelsea are preparing to make a £77m bid to secure the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer. According to Italian newspaper Il Mattino, the Blues... Read more »