The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that more than 40 athletes at the Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19, underscoring a global rise in cases. On Tuesday, the WHO emphasized that the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic remains active and countries must enhance their response mechanisms. Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s Director of…
Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has warned fans that he will take more risks this season. United manager, Erik ten Hag, brought in Onana to replace David De Gea last summer. The Cameroon stopper was recruited for his ability to play more expansively by passing out from the back, coming off his line and even…
Manchester United defender, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is demanding a pay-off from the club before he completes a move to West Ham. Both Premier League clubs have all but agreed a £18million fee for the 26-year-old. Wan-Bissaka’s current contract at Old Trafford expires next summer and United want to cash in this summer, rather than lose him…
Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu is set to compete for the bronze medal in the women’s 68kg freestyle wrestling on Tuesday. The experienced wrestler has demonstrated remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament. Oborududu’s path to the bronze medal match started with a decisive 8-2 victory over Canada’s Linda Morais in the first round. She continued her…
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has qualified for the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics. Nathaniel earned his spot by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.38 seconds, trailing Jamaica’s Roshawn Clark, who won the heat in 48.17 seconds. France’s Wilfried Hippio also moved forward, securing third place in the…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will team up with holders, the United States of America in the quarter-finals at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games. Rena Wakama’s side sealed their place in the last-eight after a hard-earned 79-70 victory over Canada on Sunday. The African champions finished the group stage with two wins and one defeat. D’Tigress defeated Australia…
The Nigerian team, comprising Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Patience Okon-George, set a new national record in the Mixed 4x400m relay, finishing with a time of 3:11.99. Despite their impressive performance, the team placed fourth in their heat and narrowly missed qualifying for the final. Great Britain won the heat, also setting…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been knocked out of the 2024 Olympic Games after a disappointing 1-3 defeat to Japan at La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes. This loss, their third consecutive in the tournament, concludes their Olympic campaign prematurely. Earlier, Nigeria had suffered defeats of 0-1 against Spain and 1-2 against Brazil. This result…
Fulham has agreed to acquire midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an initial fee of £27 million, with potential add-ons totaling £7 million. The additional payments are contingent on Fulham’s performance in Cup competitions and European tournaments. Smith Rowe missed Arsenal’s last two pre-season matches as the transfer was being finalized. A product of…
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…
