Kano Pillars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede has praised his team’s performance after their emphatic 4-1 victory over Doma United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Pillars secured the win in Sunday’s Matchday 4 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium, handing Doma United their first defeat of the season. Ogunmodede stated that the keenly contested
Nigeria’s Falconets have crashed out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Colombia on Sunday. The Falconets appeared destined to take the encounter into extra time after holding their South American opponents at bay for most of the contest. However, Colombia struck in stoppage time through Valerin
Nigeria National League (NNL) side Jigawa Golden Stars have appointed Majin Mohammed as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Mohammed replaces Abdullahi Adamu, who recently stepped down from the position. The appointment is part of the club’s preparations for the new NNL campaign, with the new coach expected to lead the team
Former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer. The Czech goalkeeper joined West Ham from Baník Ostrava in 1990 and quickly became a key figure at the club, helping the Hammers secure promotion in his first season. Miklosko spent eight
Brighton & Hove Albion winger Zadok Yohanna will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to injury, CSONews24 reports. Yohanna has been sidelined after suffering a fitness setback that is expected to keep him out until after the September international break. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler confirmed
Nigerian winger Tosin Akintola has completed a move to Cypriot club Omonia FC, signing a two-year contract with the side. The transfer marks a new chapter in Akintola’s career as he begins a fresh spell in the Cypriot top flight. Omonia confirmed the deal as part of its efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has described the team as a work in progress, despite its efforts to build momentum in the new Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, season. Ogunbote said the squad was still adapting to his methods and developing the understanding required to compete consistently at the highest level. Alex Agahowa scored
Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis after confirming that his upcoming appearance at the US Open will only be an exhibition outing.The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from the sport in 2022, is set to feature in an exhibition match in New York.However, Federer made it clear that the appearance
Tottenham Hotspur signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million) to take their overall outlay in the transfer market beyond £300m this window.The 22-year-old failed to establish himself as a first-team regular during two seasons at City.But Spurs are hoping he can add pace
Xabi Alonso began his reign as Chelsea manager with a 3-2 Premier League victory over neigh-bours Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Cole Palmer scoring and providing an assist.Palmer set up Joao Pedro for Chelsea’s opener after just 31 seconds before scoring what proved to be the winner with a composed finish through Fulham goalkeeper Bernd