BY RAYMOND NWADUBA Eight teams have made it to the quarter finals in the 5th Kasali Kudus Ileya Cup competition which is currently ongoing at Kasali Kudus Sports centre, Abaranje Okeorube, Lagos. After a pulsating Round of 16 matches, defending champions, Ologbonla FC booked their place alongside Kings FC, Believers Foundation FC, Panatinacos FC, Treasure Island FC, Future Star 99 FC, Horobo FC and Kadima FC. Ologbonla FC defeated Adebayo Samba 3-1 in the Round of 16 to qualify for the quarter final. They will face Kings FC which won their game 13 -12 through penalties after playing out 2-2…
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By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Désiré Doué has been crowned the Ligue 1 Best Young Player of the Season for the second consecutive year, further cementing his place among the brightest young talents in French football. The award recognizes the outstanding performances of the teenage midfielder, whose creativity, confidence, and maturity have continued to impress fans and analysts throughout the campaign. Doué enjoyed another remarkable season, playing a vital role for his club with a series of influential displays in midfield and attack. Known for his dribbling ability, composure on the ball, and eye for goal, the young French star consistently delivered…
By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Tottenham Hotspur wasted a golden chance to ease their Premier League relegation fears as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw in North London on Monday. A first home win in the league since December would have put Spurs four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham United with two games left and in sight of salvation after a woeful season. It looked on the cards when Mathys Tel struck with a stunning effort early in the second half, curling a right-footed shot into the top corner to raise the roof in the stadium. ‘I’m so…
By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in action during her round of 32 match against Romania’s Sorana Cirstea REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open preparations suffered a setback following a third-round defeat by Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open, with the world No. 1 now looking to shake off an injury ahead of the Grand Slam that begins this month. Sabalenka needed treatment late in her meeting with Cirstea on Saturday before she fell 2-6 6-3 7-5 for her second defeat in three matches after a quarterfinal loss to Hailey Baptiste at the…
The Nigerian film industry came alive on Saturday night as the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took centre stage, bringing glamour, culture, and fierce competition to the spotlight. Often described as the “African Oscars,” this year’s AMVCA arrived with fresh excitement, highlighted by a new hosting lineup and a strong list of nominees that has sparked conversations since nominations were announced in March. The celebration began with a colourful Cultural Night themed “Honouring Craft, Celebrating Culture,” where stars including Omowunmi Dada, Uzor Arukwe, and Stan Nze impressed guests with stunning traditional outfits. This year also marked…
_…Obaje, Mbaoma, Arumala In Race for Golden Boot_ By Friday Joshua & Chinedum Ohanusi Rangers International and Rivers United have both sealed their CAF Champions League spots for next season following contrasting wins, in their respective Day 37 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played simultaneously, on Sunday. However, who wins the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League title will have to be decided on the final day of the season, with the focal points, being the MJ Arena in Lagos, where Ikorodu City will host Rangers, and in Port Harcourt, where Rivers United will slug it out, with…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN-ROSE Arsenal moved a step closer to ending their long wait for a Premier League crown after Leandro Trossard’s late strike secured a tense 1-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday. With the title race entering its decisive stage, the Gunners overcame a determined West Ham side thanks to Trossard’s 83rd-minute finish from a precise Martin Odegaard pass. The Belgian winger calmly fired a low shot beyond the goalkeeper to send the travelling Arsenal supporters into celebration. Despite dominating possession for large periods, Arsenal were pushed all the way by a spirited West…
Par: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Boxe – 1er combat sur 5 : Fabio Wardley contre Daniel Dubois – Titre WBO des poids lourds – Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, Grande-Bretagne – 9 mai 2026. Daniel Dubois célèbre sa victoire par KO technique contre Fabio Wardley. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge) [1/5] Boxe – Fabio Wardley contre Daniel Dubois – Titre mondial WBO des poids lourds – Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, Grande-Bretagne – 9 mai 2026. Daniel Dubois célèbre sa victoire contre Fabio Wardley… Acquisition des droits de licence, ouvre un nouvel onglet En savoir plus Dubois se remet de deux knockdowns et remporte…
…Ratifies relegation of Gombe, Rovers, eight others to NLO The board of the Nigeria National League ( NNL) has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) as well as ratified the demotion of 10 clubs to the Nation wide League One following their poor performance in the just concluded 2025/2026 league season. This was part of the decision reached after it’s end of the season board meeting held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the auditorium of Beyond Limits Fc, Ikenne, Ogun State. In a communique issued after the meeting, the board listed…
Frankie Omokhua, Enugu The race for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title will now be decided on the final day of the season following crucial victories recorded by Rangers International and Rivers United in Matchday 37 encounters. At the historic Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday, Rangers International secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance to maintain their grip on the summit of the league table, while Rivers United kept their championship dreams alive with an impressive 3-2 away triumph against Wikki Tourists. The Flying Antelopes currently occupy first position with 63 points, just one point ahead of…