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By Esther Ososanya Wrestling icon, actor, and global pop culture phenomenon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. TMZ Sports first reported the death of the former WWE Champion, revealing that Hogan died early Thursday morning at his Clearwater, Florida, home. Emergency vehicles, including police and EMTs, were reportedly seen stationed outside …

By Esther Ososanya  As Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen inches closer to a dramatic switch from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray, a surprising insider has offered a rare glimpse into both Osimhen’s personal desire and the flamboyant dealings of Napoli’s top boss. Gökhan İnler, current technical director at Udinese and a former Napoli midfielder, has revealed …

By Esther Ososanya  As the countdown begins to Friday’s high-stakes clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have set their sights squarely on a singular goal of lifting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy and reclaiming their dominance on the continent. Speaking exclusively after the team’s thrilling 2-1 semi-final victory …

By Esther Ososanya  In a dramatic twist that could reshape Newcastle United’s summer transfer plans, Swedish forward Alexander Isak has formally informed the club of his desire to leave, sparking renewed interest from top European sides, including Liverpool and Arsenal. Isak, 24, is keen to explore fresh opportunities elsewhere in Europe, ruling out a move …

England staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in Women’s European Championship history, clawing back from a 2–0 deficit to defeat Sweden on penalties. With that result, the Lionesses secured a hard-earned place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025. Sweden stunned Sarina Wiegman’s side early in the match. Kosovare Asllani opened the scoring before Stina …

By Esther Ososanya  After months of intense negotiations, Napoli have given Turkish champions Galatasaray until next Monday to finalise the permanent transfer of Victor Osimhen. According to reliable sources in Italy and Turkey, the deal valued at €75 million is now in its final stages, following weeks of back-and-forth over Serie A exit clauses and …

By Esther Ososanya 20-year-old Super Falcons forward Chioma Okafor has been ruled out of the rest of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco after sustaining a hand injury that will sideline her for at least 12 days. The injury meant Okafor missed Nigeria’s quarter-final clash against Zambia’s Copper Queens and any remaining …

The English Premier League’s all-time biggest spenders in transfer windows, both winter and summer, have now been revealed, and the timing couldn’t be more appropriate. As the football world navigates the current 2025 summer transfer window, Premier League clubs are back in the market, hunting marquee names and tactical upgrades to bolster their squads ahead …

By Ubong Usoro The football world has been shaken by heartbreaking losses. In mourning, several clubs have honoured their fallen players by retiring their shirt numbers, an emblem of respect and remembrance. Federico Pisani Club: Atalanta BC, Serie A (Italy) Position: Forward Number: #14 Federico Pisani was an Italian player who tragically died in a car …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away at the age of 61. Rufai, fondly known as “Dodomayana”, was one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu extended …

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