PSG Forward, Ousmane Dembélé, Leapfrogs Osimhen, Boniface and Others to Win the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé has been named the winner of the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or.

PSG’s domestic dominance and Champions League triumph made them frontrunners for the award, with teammates Achraf Hakimi and Vitinha also in contention. However, Dembélé emerged as the standout, edging Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who finished second in the voting.

At 28, Dembélé delivered the finest season of his career in 2024/25. Initially deployed on the right wing, he was later converted into a striker by manager Luis Enrique—a tactical switch that transformed PSG’s attack.

In Ligue 1, he registered 21 goals & 8 assists in 29 matches, finishing as joint-top scorer & earning a place in the Team of the Year. But it was his Champions League heroics that sealed his Ballon d’Or case, as he netted eight times, including crucial strikes against heavyweights Manchester City, Liverpool & Arsenal.

Paul Pogba has been included in AS Monaco squad for Champions League.

He’s waiting for debut as new Monaco player after joining the club in July and working on his best form.

Nigerian-Born Beninese Footballer Razak Omotoyossi Dies at 38.

Former Beninese international and Nigerian-born footballer Razak Omotoyossi has passed away at the age of 38, with the cause of death yet to be revealed.

His death was confirmed on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the African football community. Omotoyossi, who began his career in Nigeria before switching allegiance to Benin, carved out a reputation as one of the nation’s greatest footballers.

He netted 21 goals in 55 appearances for the Squirrels, placing him among Benin’s all-time leading scorers. He remains particularly celebrated for his heroics in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where he scored all four goals in Benin’s 4-1 win over Togo and finished the campaign as joint top scorer alongside Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o.

He later made history by becoming the first player to score for Benin at the AFCON finals. At club level, Omotoyossi enjoyed a journeyman career across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, featuring in leagues in South Africa, Libya, Egypt, Syria, Moldova, Sweden, and France.

His most memorable spell came at Helsingborgs IF in Sweden, where he impressed in the UEFA Champions League before securing a move to French side FC Metz.

His sudden passing represents a huge loss for Beninese football and the wider African game. The Benin Football Federation is expected to release an official statement in the coming days.

Tinubu Reshuffles NTA Leadership, Appoints Pedro as DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), ushering in a new era of leadership to revitalise the nation’s state broadcaster.

Veteran media executive Rotimi Richard Pedro takes the helm as Director-General, bringing nearly 30 years of expertise in broadcasting, sports rights, and marketing communications across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East.

Other top appointments include:

Karimah Bello (Katsina State) – Executive Director, Marketing

Stella Din (Plateau State) – Executive Director, News

Sophia Issa Mohammed (Adamawa State) – Managing Director, NTA Enterprises Ltd.


Pedro, a Lagos native and founder of Optima Sports Management International (OSMI), has distributed premium sports content—including the EPL, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and CAF tournaments—to over 40 African countries. His impressive résumé includes work with FIFA, UEFA, Fremantle Media, and the African Union of Broadcasters (AUB), where he secured exclusive pan-African media rights for CAF competitions.

The overhaul is one of the biggest leadership changes in NTA’s history, aimed at modernising the broadcaster, boosting revenue, and delivering world-class content in an increasingly competitive media landscape.


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Nigeria NewsTinubu Replaces NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro DG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority, replacing its management with a new leadership team.
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Veteran media executive, Rotimi Richard Pedro, has been named the new Director-General of the state-owned broadcaster.

Naija News reports that a senior official of the NTA confirmed the appointments to Vanguard.

Other key appointments include Karimah Bello as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din as Executive Director of News, and Sophia Essahmed as Managing Director of NTA Enterprises Limited.

Pedro, a Lagos native, is a seasoned media entrepreneur and consultant with close to three decades of experience in broadcasting, sports rights, and marketing communications across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East.

A trained entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, he also holds an MSc in Investment Management & Finance from City University Business School, London.

In 1995, he founded Optima Sports Management International (OSMI), one of Africa’s leading sports content providers, distributing premium events such as the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and CAF competitions to audiences in over 40 countries.

Pedro’s career has spanned leadership roles at Bloomberg Television Africa, Rapid Blue Format, and consultancy work for FIFA, UEFA, Fremantle Media, and the African Union of Broadcasters (AUB). He notably helped the AUB secure exclusive pan-African free-to-air media rights for all CAF competitions.

Tinubu Replaces NTA Leadership, Appoints Rotimi Pedro DG.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority, replacing its management with a new leadership team.
'You Have No Reason To Be Poor' - President Tinubu Tells Nigerians, Reaffirms Support For MSME
Veteran media executive, Rotimi Richard Pedro, has been named the new Director-General of the state-owned broadcaster.

Naija News reports that a senior official of the NTA confirmed the appointments to Vanguard.

Other key appointments include Karimah Bello as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din as Executive Director of News, and Sophia Essahmed as Managing Director of NTA Enterprises Limited.

Pedro, a Lagos native, is a seasoned media entrepreneur and consultant with close to three decades of experience in broadcasting, sports rights, and marketing communications across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East.

A trained entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, he also holds an MSc in Investment Management & Finance from City University Business School, London.

In 1995, he founded Optima Sports Management International (OSMI), one of Africa’s leading sports content providers, distributing premium events such as the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and CAF competitions to audiences in over 40 countries.

Pedro’s career has spanned leadership roles at Bloomberg Television Africa, Rapid Blue Format, and consultancy work for FIFA, UEFA, Fremantle Media, and the African Union of Broadcasters (AUB). He notably helped the AUB secure exclusive pan-African free-to-air media rights for all CAF competitions.

The winners of this season’s major European competitions!

PSG (Champions League)
Spurs (Europa League)
Chelsea (Conference League)

FIFA’s Club World Cup Hits the Big Stage: Can It Win Global Fans?

After years of anticipation, expansion, and criticism, FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is finally facing its ultimate test — winning over fans, clubs, and the football world.

Will it deliver the excitement of the Champions League or fade under pressure? The world is watching.

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PSG Thrash Inter Milan To Win First-Ever Champions League Title
Qatari-owned PSG are just the second French club since Marseille in 1993 to win European football's top trophy.

BREAKING: Liam Delap to Chelsea Confirmed – £30M Deal Sealed!

Chelsea have officially secured the signing of rising star Liam Delap from Manchester City in a deal worth £30 million. The Blues are set to trigger his release clause, with the young striker already giving the green light.

Delap was reportedly swayed by Enzo Maresca’s vision and the promise of Champions League football. Manchester City have opted not to activate any buy-back clause, clearing the path for the forward’s long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fans, get ready — Delap is coming to the Bridge!

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Chelsea Close in on Liam Delap Deal as £30M Release Clause Set to Be Triggered

Chelsea are on the verge of signing talented striker Liam Delap, with final details of a long-term contract currently being wrapped up with his agents. The Blues are prepared to activate the £30 million release clause, influenced by new manager Enzo Maresca’s vision and the lure of Champions League football.

Delap, one of England’s rising stars, is expected to bring added firepower to Chelsea’s frontline next season. All that’s left is formal communication from the player’s camp.

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