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How Jay-Jay Okocha Got His Famous Nickname
Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed the childhood story behind the famous nickname that became synonymous with his illustrious career.
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Georgina Rodríguez Explains Why She Chose Her Family Living Room to Marry Cristiano Ronaldo
Georgina Rodríguez has explained why she chose the family living room as the intimate setting for her wedding ceremony with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying she wanted their children to cherish the memory of the special moment.
LA LAKERS SET FOR RECORD $12.5 BILLION SALE TO JOSH KUSHNER AND BOB IGER
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set for a record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, subject to NBA approval.
Okoye Targets Bigger Season With Udinese, Hails Serie A Quality
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has praised Serie A as one of the world’s best leagues while targeting a stronger season with Udinese and continued progress with Nigeria.
Flying Eagles Crash Out of 2027 U-20 World Cup Race After 4-1 Loss to Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have crashed out of the 2027 U-20 World Cup race after losing 4-1 to Burkina Faso in the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship final.
Diego Maradona Was Bedridden Before Death Witness Tells Argentine Court
A personal masseur tells an Argentine court that the late football icon was severely unwell in his final days.
British boxer Raven Chapman undergoes emergency brain surgery after Denmark collapse
The British featherweight fighter was placed in intensive care after falling ill during a training session.
Bonfrère Jo Laments Lack of Recognition 30 Years After Nigeria's Historic Olympic Gold
Thirty years after leading Nigeria's Dream Team to a historic Olympic football gold medal, former coach Johannes "Bonfrère" Jo says he is yet to receive official recognition or rewards from the Nigerian government, while also revealing that his Olympic gold medal was stolen after the Atlanta 1996 triumph.
Champions clinch title in dramatic extra-time finish
A 118th-minute strike settled a final that had it all.
Marathon world record falls in Berlin
The new mark shaves 21 seconds off the previous best.
Olympic qualifiers: names to watch this weekend
A new generation of athletes is stepping into the spotlight.