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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles earned their first win of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash in Chile. The result gives them a strong chance of reaching the Round of 16. Nasiru Salihu set the tone early with a 10th-minute opener, but Saudi Arabia’s Amar Alyuhaybi drew level in the 21st minute. Nigeria restored their lead just before the break as Amos Ochoche struck in the 38th minute. The contest remained intense after the restart, with Talal Haji equalizing for Saudi Arabia six minutes into the second half.…

As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of Independence, its sporting history shines as one of the greatest sources of national pride. From pioneering gold medals before independence to Olympic records, world championships, and continental dominance, we reminisce on a number of magical moments that continue to reflect the true Nigerian excellence. 1954 — Emmanuel Ifeajuna’s Historic Commonwealth Gold Six years before independence, Emmanuel Ifeajuna won the high jump gold at what is now known as the Commonwealth Games. He became the first Black African to win gold at a major international multi-sport event, blazing the trail for Nigeria’s sporting future. 1962…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will look to bounce back from their opening setback when they face Saudi Arabia in their second Group F fixture at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile on Thursday. Aliyu Zubair’s men began their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Norway, a game where they dominated possession but failed to convert their chances. Two strong penalty appeals were waved away, leaving the team frustrated and under early pressure in the tournament. Nigeria, runners-up at the U-20 World Cup in 1989 and 2005, had set their sights on a bright start to ease progression into the knockout…

The 17-year-old defensive midfielder, who currently captains Colombia’s Under-17 national team, will officially join the Red Devils in the summer of 2026 once he turns 18. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on Thursday, revealing that United paid a $1 million fee for the teenager. He added that the contracts were reviewed and approved by the club’s legal team, with lead scout Gerardo Guzmán Antonaccio overseeing the negotiations. Orozco has already earned recognition in South America, leading Colombia to the final of the Under-17 Championship last year. Known for his intensity, leadership, and ball-winning ability, he is regarded as…

By Olukayode olumuyiwa Nigeria’s U-20 men’s football team began their World Cup journey in Chile on a disappointing note. Rasmus Holten’s penalty made the difference when the Flying Eagles faced Norway in the first game of their group encounter at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup. The West African side will next take on Saudi Arabia on Friday, the 3rd of October 2025, in their second group game, hoping to right the wrongs in order to have a chance of progressing to the next phase. The Flying Eagles are currently third in Group F, which consists of Colombia, Norway, and…

Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Olympiakos at the Emirates Stadium on Matchday 2. Gabriel Martinelli broke the deadlock after just 12 minutes, reacting quickest to a rebound after Viktor Gyökeres’ strike was pushed onto the post by goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. The Brazilian forward, now enjoying a strong run of form, has scored in three of his last five games for the Gunners. Olympiakos’ main attacking threat, Ayoub El Kaabi, briefly thought he had equalised midway through the second half, but his close-range finish was ruled out for…

Paris Saint-Germain pulled off a stunning comeback at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, snatching all three points from Barcelona with a last-gasp winner from Gonçalo Ramos. The reigning European champions looked headed for a draw until the Portuguese striker, introduced late in the game, latched onto an Achraf Hakimi pass in stoppage time and calmly slotted past Wojciech Szczęsny to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory. Barcelona had taken the lead in the 18th minute, with Ferran Torres finishing a flowing move initiated by teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal. His involvement not only created the opener but also etched his name further…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The San Siro, Italy’s grand old dame of football, is on borrowed time. After a marathon city council session that dragged into the wee hours of September 30, AC Milan and Inter Milan secured a €197 million deal to buy the iconic stadium and its surrounding 70 acres. By 2031, the 99-year-old arena—where legends like Van Basten, Baggio, Ronaldo De Lima and array of unending football legends lit up the pitch—will face partial demolition to make way for a €1.2 billion, state-of-the-art stadium that aims to vault Milan back to the pinnacle of European football. The 24–20…

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing. More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth. The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa Arsenal have secured the long-term future of William Saliba, with the French defender putting pen to paper on a new contract that keeps him at the Emirates until June 2030, Arsenal.com reports. The 24-year-old, already regarded among the best centre-backs in world football, expressed his delight at extending his stay at the club he proudly calls home. Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint-Étienne in 2019 and, after a series of loan spells at Saint-Étienne, Nice, and Marseille, has developed into the heartbeat of Mikel Arteta’s backline. His breakthrough season came at Marseille, where he won the Ligue 1…