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Oreoluwa Peters May 27, 2016

Kanu Nwankwo’s wife, Amarachi is ‘living life to the fullest’ at 30 (PHOTOS)

Nigerian footballer Kanu Nwankwo's wife, Amarachi is 30 today. To mark her new age, the mother of 3, shared some captivating pictures. She also shared a motivational quote about living…

Oreoluwa Peters May 25, 2016

Ex-Real Madrid manager, Rafa Benitez to stay on at Football Championship side, Newcastle United

It has been confirmed that Rafa Benitez will stay on as the manager of relegated premier league outfit, Newcastle United. The Spaniard has signed a 3 year contract with the…

Oreoluwa Peters May 20, 2016

Former Liverpool manager, Bredan Rodgers is now Celtic FC’s new boss

8 months after being booted out of Liverpool by his employers- the Fenway Group, Northern Irish manager, Bredan Rodgers has found a new club to call home as he has…

Oreoluwa Peters May 17, 2016

Ace sports journalist Aisha Falode has a reason to smile as her daughter bags a masters degree (PHOTOS)

Aisha Falode has been able to find the courage to move past the harrowing pain she suffered in February 2014 when her son, Toba died in mysterious circumstances in Dubai…

Adebayo Emuleomo January 21, 2016

Life after Super Eagles: Daniel Amokachi gets new coaching job in Finland

Good times are here for Daniel Amokachi, the former assistant manager of the Super Eagles! Amokachi has been offered a one-year deal to manage JS Hercules of Finland. He is…

Ada Igboanugo May 26, 2015

Ballotelli posts bizarre picture on Instagram

by Chinwe Okafor Ok this is really bizarre. We get that Liverpool fans may in fact be angry with him as the club striker Mario Balotelli has scored just one Premier…

Isime Esene December 31, 2014

Oma Akatugba profiles Vincent Enyeama: He stands head and shoulders above all else (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

by Oma Akatugba When you take a critical look at the year 2014 in sports in Nigeria. It leaves mixed feelings in your mind. There were negatives as well as…

Isime Esene December 14, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 7 quick thoughts from Man. United vs Liverpool match

by 'Ifreke Inyang What a difference a year makes! The last time Liverpool travelled to United, they beat the hosts - who were then being managed by David Moyes…

Op-Ed Editor December 4, 2014

Opinion: Should Thierry Henry be the next Arsenal manager?

by Liam Twomey It isn’t yet clear whether Thierry Henry played his last match for New York Red Bulls in Saturday’s MLS Eastern Conference final defeat to New England Revolution.…

Isime Esene November 15, 2014

Pres. Jonathan hails Super Eagles over victory against Congo

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Super Eagles to revive the country's hopes towards qualifying for the African Cup of Nations in Equatorial…

Kolapo Olapoju October 31, 2014

Why Joseph Yobo may just be going into politics

by Damilola Jagun With the recent influx of Nigerian entertainers into politics, who knows, sportsmen and women may be toeing the same line. Former captain of the Super Eagles,…

Op-Ed Editor October 30, 2014

@emmaugwutheman: Is the NFF jinxed?

by Emmanuel Ugwu The newsflash arrived again. Like a regular caller. Only a couple of weeks before, the Nigerian Football Federation had organized a decent election into its executive positions.…

Kolapo Olapoju October 17, 2014

Tega’s Corner: Keshi’s sack, Pistorius trial and Germany’s poor form (WATCH)

On this week's episode of Tega's Corner, host, Tega Onojaife discuses Keshi's sack, Germany's recent poor form and Oscar Pistorius murder trial. Watch.

Kolapo Olapoju October 16, 2014

#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting the 2015 edition of the 'African Cup of Nations'. The North African country made the announcement on…

Isime Esene September 30, 2014

Sad news: Sports journalist, Godwin Spiff-Sagbama is dead

by Akan Ido Veteran sports journalist, Godwin Spiff-Sagbama is dead. His death was confirmed today by fellow sports journalist, Ade Ojeikere. The exact cause of his death is not confirmed but sources say…

Op-Ed Editor August 16, 2014

Opinion: This is why Chelsea will win the Premier League

by Chinedu George With some facts to back it up, I reiterate that no club in England can match the Blues on paper. From goalkeeping to attack, the squad looks like an expensively…

July 19, 2014

Aging backwards: Adaeze Yobo shares photos of her stunning 47-year-old mum (LOOK)

by S'ola Filani Ex-beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo's mum, Barr. Abigail Fashanu clocked 47 yesterday and she decided to celebrate the day with kids of a Lagos orphanage homes. The beautiful…

oluwatobisoyombo July 10, 2014

‘Why I dumped Borussia Dortmund for Bayern’ – Lewandowski reveals

by Mark Bassey Robert Lewandowski has admitted that it was time for him to leave Borussia Dortmund, after he was unveiled as a Bayern Munich player on Wednesday. The Polish…

oluwatobisoyombo July 10, 2014

“FIFA cannot intimidate Nigeria with this suspension” – Onigbinde

by Mark Bassey Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who is a former FIFA Advisor and member of FIFA Study Group, has said that the world football governing body cannot intimidate Nigeria. FIFA…

oluwatobisoyombo July 9, 2014

#MovingOn: Manchester United and Nike to part ways after next season

by 'Ifreke Inyang Giant kit-making company Nike, have announced they will end their sponsorship deal with Manchester United at the end of next season. Nike have branded the Red Devils…

July 2, 2014

Perry Brimah: #WorldCup2014 – Nigeria simply deserved to lose

by Perry Brimah I rejoiced in our loss. We deserved it for more reasons than one. We are a nation at loss. We are a lost nation. Why did I…

June 26, 2014

Opinion: #WorldCup2014 – A curtain call for the old generation of football stars

by Chinedu George Nnawetanma Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon have been on either side of that cruelty in the past and weathered the storm together. Whether they will continue to play…

June 25, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria vs Argentina

by 'Ifreke Inyang Payback for Messi When Nigeria faced Argentina at the last World Cup in South Africa, it was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Vincent Enyeama. The…

June 19, 2014

Opinion: Dear Eagles, what a stiletto performance

by Olusola Akinwale The team I saw on Monday was not different from the lethargic Eagles that played against Greece and the USA prior to commencement of the 2014 FIFA…

June 4, 2014

Did you know? 7 weird ways to increase your sex drive

by Neil Bulson Horny Goat Weed is a real thing. It’s an herb that’s been used for centuries in China to increase libido and cure erectile dysfunction by…

April 1, 2014

John Mikel Obi, Ayo Alli, Blessing Okagbare make the list! SEE the 10 most powerful people in Sports – #YNaijaPowerList

by Wilfred Okiche When it comes to sports, these young men and women pack all the punches and score all the goals. From football pitches to boxing rings, track and…

March 12, 2014

Dele Agekameh: Bolaji Abdullahi and the price of loyalty

by Dele Agekameh Now that the Senator has pitted his political camp with the APC, an opposition party that is pulling all the stunts to seize power from the ruling…

February 16, 2014

#BelieveItOrNot: This sport is played only by NAKED people (PHOTOS, Viewer Discretion)

by Tutu Akinlabi Most sports require participants and competitors to be decked out in gear or regalia necessary for the event. The Naked Sledding World Championships however, require participants to…

January 15, 2014

Opinion: It’s time to challenge FIFA and CAF on footballers’ awards

by Abiodun Aremu Why do Messi, Ronaldo and other overhyped players underperformed at global competitions when they are even confronted by lesser publicised and rated teams/players? Shortly before the Eurocentric-propelled…

January 14, 2014

Robbie Savage: 5 reasons why Arsenal can win the title

by Robbie Savage But, with four months of the season remaining and 17 games left, these are the reasons why Arsenal are leading the way at the moment, and why…

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