Sport Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/sports/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:34:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thecitizenng.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-TheCitizen-330x50-1-32x32.png Sport Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/sports/ 32 32 Denmark’s Eriksen ‘doing well’ after collapsing during friendly https://thecitizenng.com/denmarks-eriksen-doing-well-after-collapsing-during-friendly/ https://thecitizenng.com/denmarks-eriksen-doing-well-after-collapsing-during-friendly/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:34:26 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283930 Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is “doing well” after being admitted to hospital due to collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championships. The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who had a type of pacemaker inserted after he collapsed in 2021, fell to the ground in the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/denmarks-eriksen-doing-well-after-collapsing-during-friendly/feed/ 0 Lassana Diarra settles €65m transfer case with FIFA, Belgian FA https://thecitizenng.com/lassana-diarra-settles-e65m-transfer-case-with-fifa-belgian-fa/ https://thecitizenng.com/lassana-diarra-settles-e65m-transfer-case-with-fifa-belgian-fa/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:43:59 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283895 Former France international Lassana Diarra has reached agreement with FIFA and the Belgian football association in his long-running 65 million euro ($76 million) legal battle, a source close to the case told AFP on Monday. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder’s challenge to FIFA prompted world football’s governing body to amend its transfer […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lassana-diarra-settles-e65m-transfer-case-with-fifa-belgian-fa/feed/ 0 Brighton sign Nigerian youngster Yohanna on five-year deal https://thecitizenng.com/brighton-sign-nigerian-youngster-yohanna-on-five-year-deal/ https://thecitizenng.com/brighton-sign-nigerian-youngster-yohanna-on-five-year-deal/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:45:26 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283849 English Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the signing of highly-rated Nigerian forward Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract. The Seagulls confirmed the transfer in a statement released on Saturday, revealing that the 18-year-old winger will remain at the club until June 2031. “Brighton & Hove Albion […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/brighton-sign-nigerian-youngster-yohanna-on-five-year-deal/feed/ 0 Tottenham sign Liverpool’s Robertson on free transfer https://thecitizenng.com/tottenham-sign-liverpools-robertson-on-free-transfer/ https://thecitizenng.com/tottenham-sign-liverpools-robertson-on-free-transfer/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283826 Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, the 32-year-old left-back will officially join Spurs on July 1 after the expiration of his contract at Liverpool, bringing an end to a highly successful seven-year spell at […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tottenham-sign-liverpools-robertson-on-free-transfer/feed/ 0 World Cup: FIFA demands payment after glitch gives fans free tickets https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-fifa-demands-payment-after-glitch-gives-fans-free-tickets/ https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-fifa-demands-payment-after-glitch-gives-fans-free-tickets/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:56:33 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283823 FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed dozens of fans to secure free tickets for the 2026 World Cup and is now asking the affected supporters to pay the correct amount or risk losing their seats. The world football governing body confirmed that about 60 fans were allocated tickets at “0 USD” following a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-fifa-demands-payment-after-glitch-gives-fans-free-tickets/feed/ 0 Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr feature on Official 2026 World Cup Album https://thecitizenng.com/davido-burna-boy-rema-ayra-starr-feature-on-official-2026-world-cup-album/ https://thecitizenng.com/davido-burna-boy-rema-ayra-starr-feature-on-official-2026-world-cup-album/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:01:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283829 Four of Nigeria’s biggest music stars — Davido, Burna Boy, Rema and Ayra Starr — have been unveiled as part of the official soundtrack album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The quartet secured spots on the star-studded album announced by FIFA Sound ahead of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/davido-burna-boy-rema-ayra-starr-feature-on-official-2026-world-cup-album/feed/ 0 World Bicycle Day 2026: BrandEscort reaffirms commitment to promoting greener future through Cycling Lagos, Cycling Kano https://thecitizenng.com/world-bicycle-day-2026-brandescort-reaffirms-commitment-to-promoting-greener-future-through-cycling-lagos-cycling-kano/ https://thecitizenng.com/world-bicycle-day-2026-brandescort-reaffirms-commitment-to-promoting-greener-future-through-cycling-lagos-cycling-kano/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:16:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283747 As stakeholders around the world commemorate World Bicycle Day 2026, BrandEscort Communications, organisers of the Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano events, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a greener and more sustainable future in Nigeria and across Africa. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Managing Director of BrandEscort Communications and Convener of Cycling Lagos, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/world-bicycle-day-2026-brandescort-reaffirms-commitment-to-promoting-greener-future-through-cycling-lagos-cycling-kano/feed/ 0 Norwegian football federation asks FIFA to probe Trump peace prize https://thecitizenng.com/norwegian-football-federation-asks-fifa-to-probe-trump-peace-prize/ https://thecitizenng.com/norwegian-football-federation-asks-fifa-to-probe-trump-peace-prize/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:55:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283645 The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said on Tuesday it had asked FIFA’s ethics committee to look into the world football governing body’s award of a peace prize to US President Donald Trump. FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded Trump the inaugural peace prize during the December 6 draw for the 2026 World Cup. Later that month, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/norwegian-football-federation-asks-fifa-to-probe-trump-peace-prize/feed/ 0 Man Utd Lammens wins Premier League Signing of the Season award https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-lammens-wins-premier-league-signing-of-the-season-award/ https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-lammens-wins-premier-league-signing-of-the-season-award/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:20:34 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283528 Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League Signing of the Season following an exceptional debut campaign in England’s top flight. According to a post on Premier League’s X handle on Monday, the 23-year-old Belgian shot-stopper, who joined United from Royal Antwerp last summer, earned the award after a vote involving fans, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/man-utd-lammens-wins-premier-league-signing-of-the-season-award/feed/ 0 Super Eagles thrash Reggae Boyz to win Unity Cup https://thecitizenng.com/super-eagles-thrash-reggae-boyz-to-win-unity-cup/ https://thecitizenng.com/super-eagles-thrash-reggae-boyz-to-win-unity-cup/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 08:47:34 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283439 Captain Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium in London on Saturday, making the Super Eagles the first team to win the competition four times and retain the trophy in back-to-back finals against the same opponents. Yusuf […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/super-eagles-thrash-reggae-boyz-to-win-unity-cup/feed/ 0 PSG break Arsenal’s hearts, retain Champions League title on penalties https://thecitizenng.com/psg-break-arsenals-hearts-retain-champions-league-title-on-penalties/ https://thecitizenng.com/psg-break-arsenals-hearts-retain-champions-league-title-on-penalties/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 07:18:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283407 Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title on Saturday night, defeating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout after an enthralling final at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna ended 1-1 following extra time. The French champions prevailed 4-3 on penalties to become only the second team in the modern era to retain Europe’s most prestigious club […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/psg-break-arsenals-hearts-retain-champions-league-title-on-penalties/feed/ 0 Liverpool sack Arne Slot as Andoni Iraola emerges leading candidate https://thecitizenng.com/liverpool-sack-arne-slot-as-andoni-iraola-emerges-leading-candidate/ https://thecitizenng.com/liverpool-sack-arne-slot-as-andoni-iraola-emerges-leading-candidate/#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 05:26:15 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283414 Liverpool have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot, just over a year after he guided the club to Premier League glory. Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp in the summer of 2024 and enjoyed an impressive first season at Anfield, leading the Reds to the Premier League title and a Carabao Cup final. However, Liverpool endured […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/liverpool-sack-arne-slot-as-andoni-iraola-emerges-leading-candidate/feed/ 0 Tinubu congratulates Rangers FC on winning league title for record time https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-congratulates-rangers-fc-on-winning-league-title-for-record-time/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-congratulates-rangers-fc-on-winning-league-title-for-record-time/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283341 President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time. The President, in a statement issued on Monday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, congratulated the managers, players and fans of the Enugu-based club for finishing the season at the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-congratulates-rangers-fc-on-winning-league-title-for-record-time/feed/ 0 Man City confirm Maresca as head coach https://thecitizenng.com/man-city-confirm-maresca-as-head-coach/ https://thecitizenng.com/man-city-confirm-maresca-as-head-coach/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:33:19 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283279 Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach on a deal running until June 2029. Maresca replaces Pep Guardiola and begins a new era at the Etihad Stadium after reaching a full agreement with the club. The Italian coach is expected to take immediate control of first-team preparations […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/man-city-confirm-maresca-as-head-coach/feed/ 0 FIFA releases World Cup 2026 anthem by Rema, LISA, Anitta https://thecitizenng.com/fifa-releases-world-cup-2026-anthem-by-rema-lisa-anitta/ https://thecitizenng.com/fifa-releases-world-cup-2026-anthem-by-rema-lisa-anitta/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 21:57:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283143 Afrobeats star Rema has teamed up with South Korean pop act LISA and Brazilian singer Anitta on Goals, the latest single off the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. The track was released on Thursday via SALXCO UAM and Def Jam Recordings on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an official music video. Produced by […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fifa-releases-world-cup-2026-anthem-by-rema-lisa-anitta/feed/ 0 Ronaldo fires Al Nassr to Saudi league title https://thecitizenng.com/ronaldo-fires-al-nassr-to-saudi-league-title/ https://thecitizenng.com/ronaldo-fires-al-nassr-to-saudi-league-title/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 21:53:15 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283139 Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday won his first major title in Saudi Arabia after guiding Al Nassr to the Saudi Pro League crown with a brace in a 4-1 victory over Damac FC on the final day of the season. A trademark free-kick and a close-range finish, both in the final half-hour, sealed […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ronaldo-fires-al-nassr-to-saudi-league-title/feed/ 0 World Cup hotels empty after FIFA cancels 70% reservations https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-hotels-empty-after-fifa-cancels-70-reservations/ https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-hotels-empty-after-fifa-cancels-70-reservations/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283103 The 2026 FIFA World Cup was expected to deliver a massive tourism windfall to the United States, but with just weeks to go before kickoff, hotel operators are warning that the promised boom may fail to materialise. A new report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that bookings are significantly below expectations […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-hotels-empty-after-fifa-cancels-70-reservations/feed/ 0 Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3–0 to win Europa League final https://thecitizenng.com/aston-villa-beat-freiburg-3-0-to-win-europa-league-final/ https://thecitizenng.com/aston-villa-beat-freiburg-3-0-to-win-europa-league-final/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 21:35:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283093 Aston Villa produced a commanding performance on Wednesday to defeat SC Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final, sealing a long-awaited European title in style. From the opening stages, Unai Emery’s side set the tempo with high pressing and quick ball movement, pinning Freiburg deep in their own half. The breakthrough arrived midway through the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/aston-villa-beat-freiburg-3-0-to-win-europa-league-final/feed/ 0 Chelle names squads for Unity Cup, Poland, Portugal friendlies https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-squads-for-unity-cup-poland-portugal-friendlies/ https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-squads-for-unity-cup-poland-portugal-friendlies/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283087 Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled the Super Eagles squads for the 2026 Unity Cup mini-tournament in London and the international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal scheduled for next month in Europe. Chelle named captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Igoh Ogbu, as well as forwards Moses Simon, Akor Adams […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-squads-for-unity-cup-poland-portugal-friendlies/feed/ 0 Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying https://thecitizenng.com/southampton-appeal-against-championship-play-off-removal-for-spying/ https://thecitizenng.com/southampton-appeal-against-championship-play-off-removal-for-spying/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 15:35:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283070 Southampton said on Wednesday that they had appealed against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as the punishment was “manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game”. An English Football League independent disciplinary commission on Tuesday kicked the Saints out after they admitted spying on a training session of […]

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