Sporting Life News Updates

The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has named four players, two male and two females, to represent the country at the World Youth Scrabble Championships in Malaysia. The team will be captained by a serial winner at the youth level, Abdulqudus Olawale Aliu, a multiple gold medal winner at the National… Read more »

Alex Iwobi has matched Kelechi Iheanacho and Shola Ameobi’s Premier League goal involvement tally after inspiring Fulham to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday. With the Cottagers trailing after conceding in the 58th minute, Iwobi delivered the decisive pass for substitute Emile Smith Rowe’s equaliser… Read more »

Borussia Dortmund have introduced stricter dressing room rules, barring family members from the area following an incident involving Jobe Bellingham’s father during Saturday’s Bundesliga opener. Leading 3-1 at St. Pauli in the 85th minute, Dortmund collapsed late on to draw 3-3. The result was compounded by frustration from Bellingham’s parents,… Read more »

Arsenal legend Perry Groves believes Manchester City and Pep Guardiola have lost the winning aura that once made them unstoppable. Speaking on talkSPORT after City’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad on Saturday, Groves argued that the champions are now in decline. “This is the end of Man… Read more »

Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has backed the Super Eagles to claim maximum points in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Head coach Eric Chelle on Friday unveiled a provisional 31-man squad for the crucial fixtures, with Nigeria set to host Rwanda in early… Read more »

Arsenal are exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie, according to Sky Sports. While the Gunners are currently prioritising player exits, they want to be in a strong position to act on the 22-year-old, who has four years left on his contract. Leverkusen are keen to keep Hincapie,… Read more »

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has warned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that they must be ready to settle the remainder of his contract if they decide to relieve him of his duties. Chelle’s comments come amid rumours of his possible dismissal following Nigeria’s early exit from the 2024… Read more »

Atalanta sporting director Tony D’Amico has expressed disappointment with Ademola Lookman’s conduct amid transfer speculation linking him with Inter Milan. Lookman had pushed for a move to the Nerazzurri earlier this summer, but Inter failed to meet Atalanta’s €50m valuation. The Nigeria international returned to pre-season training last week after… Read more »

Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers have submitted a €20m offer for Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche. Reliable transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news, revealing that discussions are ongoing between the two clubs. “Wolves have submitted official bid to Getafe worth €20m for Christantus Uche,” Romano wrote on X.“Negotiations underway to… Read more »

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi earned the highest rating in Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Craven Cottage in Sunday’s Premier League clash. Iwobi showcased his quality by providing the assist for Fulham’s equaliser, finished off by Emile Smith Rowe.  The former Arsenal star, who came on in the second… Read more »