By: Abudu Olalekan It’s a powerful image, isn’t it? The sight of your own fans heading for the exits. Long before the final whistle. That’s what stuck with Wayne Rooney. And you just know it cut him deep. He’s a club legend, a record goalscorer, the man they called Wazza. But right now, he’s just…
By: Abudu Olalekan Football in Nigeria is never just about football. It’s heartbeat. It’s family gatherings where uncles shout louder than the TV. It’s children in dusty fields pretending to be Okocha, Kanu, or Osimhen. And now, it’s about survival in the most unforgiving marathon—the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The road is open, but it’s…
By: Akinde Oluwaseun Sunday. Drizzle hanging over the Amex like wet laundry. Chiamaka Nnadozie—24, fearless, recently un-packed from Paris FC—pulled on a Brighton shirt for the very first time. Free transfer, zero fuss, big promise. Kick-off, Aston Villa pressing. Crowd restless. She just stood there, calm, gloves tapping together. Funny thing? She barely had to…
By: Akinde Oluwaseun One minute he’s charging down the wing, electric—next, he’s on the ground. Holding his face. Pain all over it. It happened Saturday. Uyo. Super Eagles vs Rwanda. First half. He took a knock, yeah—but not the kind you think. Not a tackle. Something weird. A clash. Head-to-head. Came off minutes later. Cyriel…
By: Akinde Oluwaseun Guess who’s back? Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Yep. A 2026 exhibition bout. That’s the word from promoter CSI Sports. No date yet. No location. Just Spring 2026. Tyson’s 59 now. 50 wins. 7 losses. 44 KOs. The heavyweight legend. Last time? Got schooled by YouTuber Jake Paul. November 2023. Texas. 70k…
By: Akinde Oluwaseun So, Arsenal’s dropped their list. The squad for the Champions League group stage. And get this – Gabriel Jesus? Not there. Yep, still recovering from that knee surgery. It’s a bit of a shame, right? But it’s not all bad news. New faces are in. Viktor Gyökeres, Kepa Arrizabalaga… the list goes…
