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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

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their attempts to offload Casemiro after Galatasaray registered their interest in the midfielder. United are keen to sell Casemiro, who earns around £350,000 per week and has suffered a dramatic dip in form since his solid debut campaign. The 32-year-old

Rachael Raygun Gunn has apologised to the breaking community while claiming her "record speaks" to being Australia's best B-girl, in her first sit-down interview since her controversial appearance at the Paris Olympics made global headlines. The Australian breakdancer was at the centre of an interna

A recent lawsuit involving French club Olympique Lyon highlighted the disparities and room for improvement in womens football regarding pregnancies and maternity care. AC Milan has become the first European club to formally enshire pregnant players rights. Womens football has been on a remarkable up

The candidates for the 2024 Ballon dOr will be announced today. It seems highly unlikely that Lionel Messi, the current title holder and eight-time champion, will even reach the top three this year. This indicates that there will be a first-time recipient at the upcoming event. The organizers will r

Fatai Abdullahi has reunited with Enyimba, a Nigerian Premier Football League team. The club announced his return on social media. Abdullahi previously played for the Peoples Elephant during the 2022-23 NPFL season, where he secured the league title. During his absence from the club, Abdullahi featu

Ebube Duru, a Nigerian defender, has officially signed a three-year deal with Danish Superliga club Sønderjyske Fodbold. Duru had previously been undergoing trials at the club. After an extended training period with Sønderjyske Fodbold, the defender has penned a contract that extends until the summe