At 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to amaze football fans and pundits alike with his remarkable performances on the field. Recently, the Portuguese superstar received high praise from former Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier following an impressive display against Galtier’s current team, Al-Duhail, in the AFC Champions League. In a closely contested group-stage encounter, … The post ‘ What he did is extraordinary ‘ – Lionel Messi’s former manager hails Cristiano Ronaldo appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has shed light on his choice to stay with the LaLiga club, reversing his earlier decision to step down as head coach in the summer. In a surprising turn of events, Xavi, who had previously announced his intention to leave despite having a contract until 2025, has opted to prolong … The post ‘Why i decided to continue as FC Barcelona coach’ – Xavi Hernandez appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to reveal the identity of the new head coach for the Super Eagles soon, marking the end of a lengthy quest for a successor to Jose Peseiro. After weeks of deliberation, the NFF is poised to make a decision on whether to stick with the tradition of appointing … The post The wiat is over! NFF set to announce new Super Eagles Coach appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) have revealed plans for the national women’s team, D’ Tigress, to undergo training camps in Ghana and the USA as part of their preparation for the Paris Olympics. Announced after a recent executive meeting in Abuja, the program includes various local and international competitions scheduled throughout 2024 to keep the … The post D’Tigress to have three camp phases in Ghana, USA ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

The Nigeria U17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have kicked off their preparations for the upcoming 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier against Burkina Faso. The team, under the guidance of head coach Olowookere Bankole, have convened at their training camp in Abuja. Coach Bankole has finalized his squad selection, inviting 25 talented players … The post Flamingos hit Abuja camp ahead of crucial clash against Burkina Faso appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Premier League Referees Chief Howard Webb is scheduled to engage in peace talks with Nottingham Forest’s owners this week, aiming to address the controversy surrounding their recent defeat at Everton, fueled by contentious VAR decisions. Following Nottingham Forest’s claims that VAR Stuart Atwell harbored bias as a Luton fan, the club expressed dissatisfaction after being … The post Howard Webb to hold peace talks with Nottingham Forest owners amid VAR controversy appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Day 5 of the NBA playoffs witnessed impressive victories from the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing exceptional performances and historic moments on the court. Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics In a remarkable display of shooting prowess, the Miami Heat bounced back in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, leveling the series at … The post NBA Playoffs Day 5 Recap: Heat’s record-breaking shooting and Thunder’s dominance appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance late in the game to secure Atalanta’s triumph over Fiorentina, booking a Coppa Italia final showdown against Juventus. In a thrilling encounter, Atalanta, trailing 1-0 from the first leg, wasted no time in leveling the aggregate score, with Teun Koopmeiners finding the net just eight minutes into the … The post Ademola Lookman propels Atalanta to Coppa Italia Final appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Nigerian striker Terem Moffi scored for the 11th time in the current Ligue 1 campaign. However his team OGC Nice were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Marseille in a thrilling encounter on Wednesday night. Moffi’s impressive form has seen him score four goals in his last five matches for OGC Nice. After breaking … The post Terem Moffi bags 11th French Ligue 1 goal of the season as Nice hold Marseille appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, paid a visit to the injured Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, on Monday, April 23, 2024. The FC Nantes star sustained an injury during Nigeria’s international friendly against Mali, where he fractured his fibula following a collision with the Malian goalkeeper in the 33rd minute … The post NFF President visits injured Moses Simon in France appeared first on SportsRation ..read more