Fulham claimed their first victory of the 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Smith Rowe, a summer acquisition from Arsenal, opened the scoring for Fulham in the 18th minute, marking his first goal for the…
Brighton handed Manchester United a shocking defeat with a last-gasp goal from Joao Pedro in the 95th minute, securing a dramatic 2-1 win and continuing their unbeaten start to the season. Manchester United believed they had secured victory when Alejandro Garnacho slotted home Bruno Fernandes’ low cross with just 18 minutes left on the clock….
The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, originally scheduled to take place in Bangladesh, has been relocated to the United Arab Emirates due to ongoing civil unrest in the country. In an official statement released on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) website, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice confirmed that the tournament will now be held at…
Yann Sommer, a key figure in the Swiss national team since 2012, has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable career characterized by outstanding performances and steadfast commitment. The Swiss Football Association made the announcement on Monday through a statement on its official website. In his statement, Sommer shared his decision to step…
In the 2024 UEFA Super Cup Final, Real Madrid once again demonstrated why they are a force to be reckoned with in European football. In a thrilling encounter against Atalanta in Warsaw, the Spanish giants secured their sixth Super Cup title with a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappé. This…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Ms. Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for being honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The D’Tigress team made history at the Olympics by becoming the first African basketball team to reach the quarterfinals of the Games,…
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, has called on Nigerian youths to channel their talents and energy constructively to contribute to national development. He delivered this message during the 6th National Discourse & 2024 Conference in Abuja, organized by the Association of Muslim Men in Business and the Professions, also known…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has decided to return to his preferred 4-3-3 formation for the upcoming season, as reported by AS. The Italian coach plans to feature an attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior. There were initial speculations that Rodrygo might be the odd one out with the arrival of…
Manchester City clinched the Community Shield with a thrilling 7-6 victory over Manchester United in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match was decided when Manuel Akanji scored the winning penalty after Jonny Evans missed his attempt, sending the ball over the crossbar. This triumph allowed City to avoid a…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The federal government has approved the budget for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. This was announced by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, on Sunday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, during the handing over ceremony of Team Nigeria to the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), led…
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum is confident that his team will advance beyond the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African champions have been drawn into a challenging group with Brazil, former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Drawing inspiration from their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s…
Donyell Malen’s double secured the Netherlands a place in their first Euros quarter-final since 2008, with a commanding 3-0 win over Romania in the last-16 on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half and, despite several missed chances, provided the assist for Malen’s second goal. Malen sealed the victory with a brilliant…
Chelsea has acquired midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30 million. The 25-year-old, a product of the Leicester City academy, has signed a six-year contract with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club until 2030. The deal was concluded before Sunday’s Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline, assisting Leicester in complying with…
Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany advanced to the quarter-finals by overcoming Denmark in a match dramatically interrupted by a severe storm. The last-16 encounter at Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion was paused for around 20 minutes in the first half due to lightning, hail, and heavy rain. The match was also…
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Nigeria’s 100m hurdles world record holder, Oluwatobi Amusan, has been cleared to compete in the Paris Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal against her by the Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics (WA). Amusan, 27, was initially charged in July 2023 for missing three anti-doping tests within a…
Six England fans have been issued football banning orders due to disturbances before the Euro 2024 match against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16. The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) has been working closely with German authorities throughout the tournament. The banning orders prohibit the individuals from attending both domestic matches and England internationals for…
