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Nigerian Winger, Ademola Lookman has finally found a home in Italy with Serie A side, Atalanta. Lookman’s career has been influenced by loan moves across England and Germany. He has played all six league games, assisting two and scoring one. The 24-year-old started his professional career at Charlton Athletic in 2015, before securing a move to Everton in 2017

Slovenian Club, NK Maribor has unveiled Nigeria forward, Ishaq Rafiu. Rafiu moved to NK Maribor from Nigeria Professional Football League Champions, Rivers United. He played a key role in Rivers United lifting a first NPFL title last season.

Wolves has signed former Chelsea striker Diego Costa on a free transfer until the end of the season. Costa completed his medical last week as cover for new signing Sasa Kalajdzic. The striker has been without a club since leaving Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro in January.

Spanish Teenager, Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud in the US Open final to become the Grand Slam champion and world number one. Alcaraz won 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 in his first major final. The 19-year-old is the youngest men's Grand Slam champion since Rafael Nadal won the French Open in 2005. Ruud, would have become the new world number one if he had won, but has now lost both […]

Rivers United, Champions of the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday defeated Liberian champions Watanga FC 3-0 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League qualifying match. Kwara United in Lagos also recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over AS Douanes in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur will face world number one Iga Swiatek for the US Open women's singles title. Jabeur, reached back-to-back Grand Slam finals by winning 6-1 6-3 against France's Caroline Garcia. The final takes place in New York on Saturday.

The Nigeria Football Federation and Federação Portuguesa de Futebol have signed an agreement for the Super Eagles and A Seleção to clash in a prestige international friendly on November 17, 2022 in Lisbon. According to reports, the match with Portugal would be the first clash at Senior Men’s level for both Countries. It added that Portugal would be led by five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Eagles would […]

The EFL has postponed two fixtures that were to be played on Friday, as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Burnley was scheduled to face Norwich City in the Championship, while Tranmere Rovers were to welcome Stockport County in League Two. EFL noted that both games would be rescheduled. It added that the rest of this weekend’s fixtures would be decided on following a review […]

Nigerian Champions, Bayelsa Queens, will know their Group stage opponents at the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League on Friday. According to a statement issued on CAF’s Website, the draw ceremony will take place in Morocco. Bayelsa Queens booked a spot in the competition after claiming the top spot at the WAFU B Women’s Champions League in Cote d’Ivoire last weekend.