Reigning Nigerian champions Rangers International FC of Enugu secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sangada Esperenca FC of Angola in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League. The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, saw Rangers struggle to break through until the 78th…
Manchester United is working towards achieving “greater financial sustainability,” according to CEO Omar Berrada, following the club’s announcement of a £113.2 million ($148.2m) net loss in their latest financial report. The club revealed record full-year revenues of £661.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. However, the increase in spending on new players contributed…
Nigerian para-powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has won gold in the women’s over 86kg category at the 2024 Paralympics. Oluwafemiayo made history by lifting an unprecedented 167kg, securing the top spot ahead of China’s Xuamei Deng, who lifted 155kg, and Egypt’s Nadia Ali, who lifted 145kg. With her record-breaking performance, Oluwafemiayo becomes the first para-athlete to lift…
Ademola Lookman scored twice, while Victor Osimhen added a third as Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their opening match of the AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers on Saturday in Uyo. The victory was a crucial turnaround for the Super Eagles, who had struggled in their previous three matches,…
Liverpool Football Club is mourning the death of its legendary former captain, Ron Yeats, who passed away at the age of 86. Renowned for his commanding presence on the pitch, Yeats was famously described by manager Bill Shankly as a “colossus.” The former Scotland international was instrumental in Liverpool’s rise to prominence, playing a key…
Isau Ogunkunle has won a bronze medal in the men’s para-table tennis event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, adding to Team Nigeria’s medal haul. Ogunkunle reached the semi-finals but was defeated 3-1 by South Korea’s Young-Gun Kim, the world’s second-ranked player. Despite taking an early lead by winning the first set, Ogunkunle ultimately fell with…
🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Netherlands will entertain Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Philips Stadion in their UEFA Nations League campaign opener on Saturday. The hosts finished fourth in the previous edition while Bosnia booked their place in…
🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Hungary will try to secure a positive result against the hostsUEFA Euro 2024 has already begun and most of the teams have played their initial matches of the group stage. In the Group…
Onyinyechi Mark secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with a record-breaking lift of 147kg in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category. Her remarkable performance not only earned her the gold but also set a new world record. Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh, who was present for the occasion, praised Mark’s achievement….
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to face off in what is arguably the biggest fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams, with their historic rivalry and massive fanbases, always deliver intense and fiercely competitive matches. Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, but Manchester United, under their current management, are…
Chelsea are gearing up to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, making this fixture one to watch. Chelsea, with a new-look squad and high expectations under their current manager, are hoping to secure…
Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opener at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. The Flying Antelopes, who won their eighth league title just 68 days earlier, struggled to break down the resilient El Kanemi Warriors, the current Federation Cup champions, in…
Arsenal has secured the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth up to £31.6 million. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Arsenal will pay an initial £27.4 million, with an additional £4.2 million in potential add-ons. Merino, who was part of…
Liverpool are finding Brentford to be tough opposition recently. The Reds have struggled to dominate in their meetings, with Brentford causing problems in both attack and defense. Brentford have shown resilience, making it difficult for Liverpool to break them down in recent encounters. Additionally, Liverpool face the challenge of balancing their squad ahead of crucial…
Barcelona secured a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, continuing their strong start to the La Liga season. After opening with a victory over Valencia, the Catalan giants aimed for another triumph, especially after rivals Real Madrid dropped points. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barcelona, finding the net with a deflected shot off Yeray. Robert…
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….
