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Algeria’s Mehdi Bouloussa and Nigeria’s Fatimo Bello have clinched the last two African slots for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the African Table Tennis Olympic Qualification Tournament held at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday. Bello earned her place at the Paris 2024 Olympics by defeating Algeria’s Lynda Loghraibi 4-2 (11-5, 11-7, 11-8, 5-11,…

The Adover Handball Premier League’s inaugural phase commenced on Monday with an array of captivating matchups scheduled for both the men’s and women’s categories. The competition, following last year’s format, unfolds in two phases and began at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. Defending champions Niger United from Minna and FRSC…

In a commanding display, Rafael Nadal secures a spot in the third round of the Madrid Open, overcoming Australian competitor Alex de Minaur in straight sets. The 37-year-old tennis veteran, Nadal, bounced back from his recent defeat at the Barcelona Open, clinching a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory. Anticipating this season to be his final…

The 61-year-old Legendary Coach, Jose Mourinho expressed his fervent desire to re-enter the realm of football management at the earliest opportunity. The seasoned coach, who has been on the sidelines since his dismissal from Roma in January, emphasized his reluctance to take a sabbatical, underscoring his immediate intent to dive back into the dynamic world…

In a highly anticipated event, the Europa League Round of 16 fixtures will be unveiled this Friday, following the conclusion of the knockout round play-offs. Notably, three Premier League powerhouses – Liverpool, West Ham, and Brighton – secured their places in the last 16 after dominant performances in the group stage. Joining them as seeded…

Nigeria’s stalwart, William Troost-Ekong, expresses collective desire among teammates for the retention of Jose Peseiro as the helm of the Super Eagles. Uncertainty shrouds Peseiro’s future post the culmination of his contractual association with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with the Algerian Football Federation expressing interest in his services. Having steered the national team to…

In a covert operation anticipating Kylian Mbappe’s departure, Paris Saint-Germain unveils meticulous plans to usher in three formidable players this upcoming summer. The official announcement of Mbappe’s impending exit has reverberated through the club’s hierarchy and resonated among his teammates, as the 25-year-old forward declares his departure at the culmination of this season. With speculations…

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, extends heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National team, the Super Eagles, for their commendable surge in the latest FIFA rankings. The squad has ascended a notable 14 positions, leaping from 42nd to an impressive 28th spot globally, marking a pinnacle not witnessed in 16 years…

Former Nigerian footballer Ifeanyi Udeze has urged the Super Eagles to tackle their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final encounter with Angola with the same determination displayed in their previous game against Cameroon in the round of 16. Udeze, speaking to Brila FM in anticipation of the match, cautioned that Angola should not…

Former 2000 African Cup of Nations silver medalist, Benedict Akwuegbu, urged the inclusion of Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles’ lineup for the quarter-final clash against Angola. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Akwuegbu emphasized the need for Coach Peseiro to harness Iheanacho’s midfield talents, stating that…

Kelechi Iheanacho, a Nigerian international and former Manchester City player , has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the team’s upcoming international friendly match. His arrival had been delayed due to a muscle injury he sustained while playing for Leicester City in the Sky Bet Championship. The head coach,…

Real Madrid Star, Aurelien Tchouameni, in an interview revealed his love for Nigerian artist Davido and described him as his “guy.” The Frenchman also shared that he is a fan of Afrobeats music and finds Davido’s songs particularly enjoyable. The artist’s popular song “Kante” has even inspired Tchouameni to refer to the Chelsea footballer N’Golo…