Galatasaray’s head honcho, Okan Buruk, has made it abundantly clear that Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen is basking in contentment at the club and harbors no plans of seeking greener pastures elsewhere during this transfer window. The Super Eagles forward, who dazzled fans with an impressive 36 goals from 40 appearances across various competitions this
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere expressed gratitude towards the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation for granting the National U17 Girls’ team, Team IJA, an opportunity to participate in the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The team, already set for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, faced a heartbreaking
Team Bayelsa, Ogun, Rivers, and Edo are currently engaged in a fierce competition for top honors at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. While defending champions Team Delta have surged ahead with an impressive medal tally, other states are fighting tooth and nail to secure their places on the podium. “Holders
The sun was setting over the horizon as Team Delta’s coach, Orisakwe, stood on the sidelines, a proud smile adorning his face. The match against the Flamingos had been intense, with both teams giving their all on the field. Yet, in the end, it was Team Delta who emerged victorious. “I am incredibly proud of
Côte d’Ivoire’s coach, Emerse Faé, recently shared his predictions for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In an interview with New National Star, he highlighted Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, and Morocco as the top favorites to clinch the prestigious title. Faé also mentioned that defending champions Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire might face challenges in retaining their
Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho has stepped into the limelight with a bold prediction, forecasting an intense battle between Real Betis and Chelsea in the upcoming Europa Conference League final. As the anticipation mounts for this historic clash, Mourinho’s insights shed light on the challenges both teams are set to face. “What it means for Emerson
French football legend, Michel Platini, recently shared his thoughts on the exceptional talent of Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappe. The young striker made waves in the 2024/25 season by clinching the European Golden Boot with an impressive tally of 31 goals in LaLiga, establishing himself as the top league scorer on the continent. “Mbappé is
Growing up in a small village nestled in the heart of western Kenya, Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s story is one that resonates deeply with the essence of resilience and unwavering determination. Life for young Emmanuel was anything but easy; marked by the harsh realities of extreme poverty that seemed to envelope his every waking moment. At the
Three co-hosts, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, were gearing up to welcome fans from all over the continent for both CHAN 2024 and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The decision to postpone the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) was met with mixed feelings by football enthusiasts across the continent. Despite concerns about the competition’s viability,
Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, a rising star from Cameroon, has been making headlines in the Saudi Pro League with his remarkable goal-scoring prowess. With eight goals in just 15 appearances this season for Damac, Nkoudou credits much of his success to the wise counsel received from none other than England captain Harry Kane. “I learn a lot