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Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has reportedly received a sizeable contract offer from a club as he seeks to resume his career. Martial was released by Man United when his contract came to an end at the conclusion of last season. The 28-year-old remains without a club, but has been

Salah's current deal is up at the end of the season and, as it stands, he would be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club from January 1 and end his eight-year association with Liverpool as a free agent next summer - despite still being among the best players in the world.

Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and Atalanta hero Gian Piero Gasperini are among the candidates for the 2024 Ballon d'Or Coach of the Year Trophy. As well as outfield players, Under-21 stars and goalkeepers, there is also a special piece of silverware for the best tactician of the calendar year. The

.Nworgu, who lost her legs as a kid, barely lost out on gold in the bench press to Cui Zhe, the reigning champion from China, by one kilogram in the up to 41kg category. The injury prevented the 21-year-old from using both arms to adequately raise the bar, thus her efforts were limited. I was

Tickets for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, will be available for purchase starting Friday. The match scheduled for Saturday will kick-off at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF

ABUJA The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., has lauded Nigerian athlete Bolaji Eniola Mariam for her historic achievement at the ongoing Paralympic Games, where she became the first African to win a medal in Para Badminton. In a statement released by his Specia

GOMBE Fans of demoted Gombe United football Club have hailed the appointment of Coach Bala Nikyu as the new technical adviser of the club. The club was relegated from Nigerias elite league to the National League and sports analyst have attributed fans unruly behaviour in the stadium as some of the f

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that Victor Osimhen will join the Super Eagles camp on Thursday, just 48 hours before the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Benin Republic. NFFs Director of Communication, Ademola Olajire, confirmed Osimhens imminent arrival

Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi said that Real Sociedad are his life when questioned on his decision to reject a move away during this summers transfer window.The 25-year-old was heavily linked with a transfer away from Real Sociedad during the recent transfer market, with Barcelona, Manchester Un