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ToluMarch 17, 2017

Who is Ahmad Ahmad? The man who just ended Hayatou’s 29-year reign as CAF President

It only took 29 long years after but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has witnessed the emergence of a new ...

Oludolapo AdelanaMarch 17, 2017

FIFA bans Mali from international football

by Dolapo Adelana World Football governing body FIFA has suspended Mali from international football due to government interference. FIFA took ...

Oludolapo AdelanaMarch 16, 2017

BREAKING: Ahmad Ahmad beats Hayatou to become CAF president

by Dolapo Adelana Ahmad Ahmad is the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, who is from ...

Oludolapo AdelanaMarch 9, 2017

Arsenal release statement on Arsene Wenger’s future (READ)

by Dolapo Adelana Arsenal FC has released a statement concerning the future of its manager Arsene Wenger. Fans have been ...

ToluMarch 8, 2017

Nike launches ‘Pro-Hijab’ for female Muslim athletes | 7 things you should know

First we saw muslim model, Halima Aden walk the runway of the season’s biggest fashion shows in her hijab and ...

Oludolapo AdelanaMarch 4, 2017

Heavy rain destroys Akure stadium roof (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Heavy rain has destroyed some sections of the Akure township stadium, according to Sahara Reporters. Roofs of ...

Oludolapo AdelanaMarch 1, 2017

We are ready to take over Surulere National Stadium – Ambode

by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over ...

Oludolapo AdelanaMarch 1, 2017

Victor Moses signs new 4-year contract with Chelsea FC

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian international Victor Moses has signed a new contract with English Football Club, Chelsea. The 26-year-old has ...

Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 23, 2017

I am staying at Manchester United – Wayne Rooney

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has addressed speculation about his future. There have been speculations that Rooney ...

ToluFebruary 18, 2017

Eye on Ambode: Governor pays inspection visit to National Theatre, Lagos targets 3000 MW power generation by 2022, more

As we keep an eye on Lagos state’s Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, here are some of the activities that he got ...

Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 16, 2017

Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia

by Dolapo Adelana Top Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has quit, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited has announced. The 41-year-old ...

Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 15, 2017

#UCL roundup: Bayern Munich destroy Arsenal 5-1 | Madrid defeat Napoli

German side Bayern Munich showed their class as they destroyed English side Arsenal 5-1 in the first leg tie of ...

Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 12, 2017

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala joins Chinese club from Arsenal

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has joined Chinese club Dalian Quanjian. The African Women footballer of the Year, joined Quanjian from ...

Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 6, 2017

Patriots win fifth Super Bowl title in historic comeback

The New England Patriots lifted the Super Bowl LI title early Monday morning at the NRG Stadium in Houston. The Patriots’ ...

Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 5, 2017

Cameroon wins African Cup of Nations

Cameroon has won the 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions beat North Africans, the Pharaohs of ...

ToluJanuary 28, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Zimbabwean legislators want a refund from the football team for failing at AFCON

When you read about Zimbabwe on the news, you’d think the President, Robert Mugabe who recently announced he will run ...

AzeezJanuary 26, 2017

“Lionel Messi is a rival because …” – Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward and World best player, Cristiano Ronaldo has said it is unfair to compare him with Argentina’s Lionel ...

Op-ed EditorJanuary 23, 2017

Opinion: A closer look at Dalung’s 2017 budget for the Nigerian youth

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Budget presentation by the Executive arm of government before the Parliament has become an annual ...

Op-ed EditorJanuary 21, 2017

Boxing: Joshua vs Klitschko

by Simon Utsu I’m a bigger fan of boxing than I am of football. Can’t wait for the biggest ...

Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 13, 2017

After 28 years as CAF president, Hayatou seeks re-election

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday said its president, Issa Hayatou will be seeking another four-year term. Cameroonian ...

Isime EseneJanuary 9, 2017

New Establishment: Mr. Eazi, Ire Aderinokun, Arese Ugwu, and more… Meet the class of 2017

Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire ...

Isime EseneJanuary 7, 2017

PROFILE: Is Solomon Dalung the worst minister ever liveth?

by Wilfred Okiche After securing a historic mandate, President Muhammadu Buhari finally named his ministers in October of 2015, completing ...

ToluJanuary 6, 2017

Opinion: Young people deserve more than sports

by Oghenechovwen Oghenekevwe I am almost at the end of my teenage life and I have never being actively ...

Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 5, 2017

Hull City appoint Marco Silva as manager

Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as the Club’s new Head Coach. Silva, 39, has agreed a ...

Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 4, 2017

Leicester sign Ndidi for £15m

Premier League champions Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from Belgian side KRC Genk in ...

Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 3, 2017

Paris Saint-Germain sign German forward Draxler

Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the signing of German international Julian Draxler from VfL Wolfsburg until June 30, 2021. Draxler, 23 ...

Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 28, 2016

Striker allegedly scores with black magic (WATCH)

A game between two Rwandan club sides, Mukura Victory and Rayon Sports was marred with controversy over the use of black ...