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Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been handed a one-game suspension and a hefty fine after being found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct during his team’s recent Super Cup match against VfB Stuttgart, The German Football Association (DFB) announced the decision on Wednesday, following an investigation into an incident that …

Former President Bill Clinton had a memorable moment at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 21, while speaking about Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s vision for the future — and Donald Trump’s age. Clinton, who turned 78 on Aug. 19, joked about his age during …

Raheem Sterling wants to stay in the Premier League as he seeks a permanent move away from Chelsea in the final week of the transfer window. The 29-year-old has been frozen out by head coach Enzo Maresca and stripped of his No7 shirt. Sterling is considering his options, but his family are settled in London, and …

Rodri expects Arsenal and Liverpool to push Pep Guardiola’s team to their limit as they aim to win an unprecedented fifth consecutive Premier League title this season Rodri has delivered an ominous message to Manchester City’s biggest rivals by insisting that the squad remain hungrier than ever as they aim …

20-year-old Nigerian footballer Paul Julius, who recently joined Enosis Neon Paralimni FC, has tragically passed away following a car accident in Protaras, Famagusta District, Soccernet.ng reports. The promising young striker had signed with ENP just three weeks ago, eager to make his mark on the Cypriot football scene. Sadly, his dreams were …

A Nigerian man from Lagos State, identified as Yomi Olaleye, faces the possibility of a 20-year prison sentence in the United States after being arrested for allegedly stealing $10m from COVID-19 employment relief funds. The suspect was arrested at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on …

Ex-Nigeria international Etim Esin has weighed in on the lingering transfer of Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen, attributing the delay to off-field issues, especially the player’s outburst against former Super Eagles coach Finidi George,  Osimhen, who slammed Finidi during a live video in June over comments regarding his absence from the …

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind the call for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the presidential race for 2027. In the past few weeks, there has been a growing rumour that northern elites and politicians are not happy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and subtly …

A Nigerian man, identified as Yomi Olayeye has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft for his alleged role in a $10 million pandemic unemployment assistance fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts under the Department of …

Thierry Henry has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the France Under-21 national team. The announcement, made by the French Football Federation on Monday, confirmed that Henry’s departure was due to “personal reasons.” Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano also reported the news, stating that Henry had “decided …