Paris, France – Nigerian lightweight boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance ahead of her opening bout at the Paris Olympics. The International Testing Agency (ITA) announced on Saturday that Ogunsemilore, a bronze medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and African Games champion, tested positive for furosemide, a…
Napoli director, Mauro Moliso, admitted that the club made a mistake by not selling Victor Osimhen last summer. Osimhen was in big demand last summer following his impressive displays for the Partenopei in the 2022/23 season. The 25-year-old scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances to help Napoli win the Scudetto. The Nigeria international also…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has revealed that his team need at least 114 points to with the 2024/25 Premier League title ahead of Manchester City. Arteta spoke as the Gunners defeated Manchester United Manchester United 2-1 in a pre-season friendly clash on Sunday morning at SoFi Stadium. Recall that Arsenal narrowly missed out on the…
The Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has hit out at Enzo Fernandez for singing racist chants with his Argentina teammates. Fernandez who was widely criticised after videos of him and his Argentina teammates could be seen singing a derogatory song about French players with African heritage. The incident happened after Argentina’s…
Chelsea are set to send two of their young defenders on loan this summer. As per UK Sun, the players are Alfie Gilchrist and Caleb Wiley. Gilchrist will head to the Championship for the new season. But the defender is yet to decide which team to join, with Sheffield United and Preston both making bids….
Premier League club, Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell seven players this summer to help raise funds for further signings before the end of the transfer window. Erik ten Hag’s side have already splashed £88m this summer on the additions of striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro. United are still hoping to sign the likes…
Chelsea are looking to sell goalkeeper, Djordje Petrovic, only one year on from his arrival at Stamford Bridge. The Blues signed the Serbia international from MLS last summer in a seal worth an initial £12.5million. Petrovic made his Premier League debut from the bench in December, replacing the injured Robert Sanchez. He remained first choice…
Former Germany international, Didi Hamann, has predicted that Manchester United will finish above Arsenal in the Premier League next season. The Red Devils finished eighth, eight points outside the top-four places and 31 points behind champions Manchester City. However, Erik ten Hag’s men will play in the Europa League, because they beat City in the…
Former Atletico Madrid defender, Kieran Trippier has advised Chelsea midfielder, Conor Gallagher to consider a move to the Spanish LaLiga club this summer transfer window. Gallagher has just one year left on his contract at Chelsea and could leave Stamford Bridge this summer. The 24-year-old has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur. Atletico…
Liverpool have demanded an “urgent investigation” after their under-18s team walked off following alleged racist abuse during two youth matches in Germany. The Reds’ games in the Bundesliga Cup youth tournament against Hoffenheim on Friday and Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday were abandoned as a result of the alleged racism towards the same player. A club…
New Zealand triumphed over Fiji with a decisive 47-5 victory in their one-off Test match in San Diego, scoring seven tries to secure the win. The All Blacks, fresh off a hard-fought 2-0 series victory against England at home, introduced six debutants in the match. Centre Billy Proctor started, while scrum-half Noah Hotham, and forwards…
AC Milan has successfully signed Spanish forward Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid on a four-year contract, with an option for a 12-month extension. The Serie A club activated Morata’s release clause, which is reportedly around £11 million, to finalize the transfer. Morata, 31, recently led Spain to victory in the Euro 2024 as team captain….
18 year old Lille defender, Leny Yoro has completed his move to Manchester United in a deal worth over £59.1m after the Old Trafford club beat Real Madrid and Liverpool to his signature. Real Madrid were reportedly the Frenchman’s preference, but United worked hard to convince the 18-year-old to join after agreeing a deal worth…
Mason Greenwood has completed his £30million move to Marseille from Manchester United, 30 months after being suspended by the English club for ass@ulting his girlfriend. Greenwood, 22, will link up with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi after signing a contract with the French side worth £27m plus £3.2m in add-ons. Greenwood had not…
Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted that Manchester City will win a record-extending fifth consecutive title next season. Pep Guardiola’s team became the first team to win four consecutive league titles last term. City beat off competition from Arsenal and Liverpool to retain their crown. Owen is expecting Arsenal and Liverpool to emerge as…
England’s women’s team earned a goalless draw against Sweden in their final Euro 2025 qualifier, clinching their spot in next year’s finals. Italy and the Netherlands also secured qualification. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses needed only to avoid defeat to guarantee a top-two finish in Group A3, ensuring automatic qualification for the tournament in Switzerland next July….
The 2024 National Division 1 Handball League kicked off on Monday, July 15, with thrilling games that captivated a large crowd at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Aidia Academy, Team Osun, and Desert Warriors were among the standout teams that secured victories in their opening matches held at the stadium’s Multipurpose Sports Hall….
French superstar, Kylian Mbappe has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid after sealing his move from PSG. The 25-year-old winger was presented to cheering 80, 000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday morning, July 16. Mbappe walked into the stadium sporting the iconic number 9 jersey that famously has been worn by…
Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after the team’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate announced his resignation in a statement on Tuesday, citing the need for a new direction. “It’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as…
Real Madrid’s summer signing, Kylian Mbappe has suggested that the Ballon d’Or prize will come to him naturally if he wins trophies and adapt well at his new club. Mbappe spoke at his official presentation as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain. The France international signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid…
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced a N50 million reward for Rangers International Football Club of Enugu following their triumph in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking at a state banquet held at the Government House in Enugu, the governor expressed his gratitude to the team for elevating the status of…
Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage and end their opponents’ dreams of winning a first title in almost six decades. Spain lost influential midfielder Rodri to injury at half-time, but shrugged…
Harry Kane said leading England to win Euro 2024 on Sunday would be the “most incredible feeling” a footballer can have as he aims to end his own long wait to win a trophy. The England captain has scored 406 goals for his clubs and country in a decorated career without winning any collective silverware….
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a “brilliant” generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday. La Roja are aiming to win a record fourth European Championship 12 years after they last lifted the trophy. With Rodri Hernandez pulling the strings in midfield…
England manager Gareth Southgate emphasized that his team needs to be “tactically perfect” to overcome Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. England secured their first major final appearance on foreign soil with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the semi-final on Wednesday. This marks the third time in the past four major…
Carlos Alcaraz is on the verge of defending his Wimbledon title after securing a comeback victory against Daniil Medvedev to advance to Sunday’s final. Medvedev aimed to overturn his semi-final loss from the previous year, but Alcaraz triumphed in a gripping match. Alcaraz will face seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, who defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the…
The Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has given his verdict on Referee Felix Zwayer’s decision to award England a penalty against the Netherlands during both teams’ Euro 2024 semi-final tie on Wednesday. Recall that Xavi Simons scored a goal for Netherlands before England were handed a controversial spot kick when Harry Kane hit the…
Spain staged a remarkable comeback from a goal down to defeat France 2-1, securing their place in the Euro 2024 final. Lamine Yamal made history, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the men’s European Championship at just 16 years old. His spectacular finish from outside the box, along with a Jules Kounde own goal, propelled Spain…
President Bola Tinubu has voiced strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election to the FIFA Council, the main decision-making body of the organization between FIFA Congresses. The FIFA Council, consisting of 37 members elected by the FIFA Congress for renewable four-year terms, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of global football. Amaju Pinnick,…
Head of Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final clash on Tuesday evening, Joselu has heaped praise on his teammate Nico Williams. Both men would hope to file out with Spain as they tackle the former World champions ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final clash against France. The two sides will face off at the Allianz Arena…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why the European champions didn’t go ahead to sign Victor Osimhen last summer even though he was a major target of the club. Los Blancos were among the clubs linked with Osimhen, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with Napoli in the 2022/23 season. Osimhen was last summer seen…
