Category: SPORTS
Super Falcons Outclass Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign
Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday beat Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. Nigeria were hoping to put aside their semi-final exit in 2022 to the hosts, Morocco. The Super Falcons would set the pace in the 3rd minute as…
Arsenal In Talks To Sign Sporting Striker Gyokeres
Arsenal are in talks to sign Sporting’s prolific Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres for £70m. Arsenal have had a clear focus on completing a deal for the 27-year-old in recent days and the club are now advancing in their pursuit of the forward. Discussions over personal terms for Gyokeres and with the Lisbon club over a…
Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged With Rape
Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been charged with five counts of rape. Partey only became a free agent this week after his contract with the Gunners ran out. The 32-year-old has now been charged with five counts of rape. Partey has also been charged with one count of sexual assault. Two of the counts…
Rashford, Garnacho, Sancho, Two Others Inform Man Utd Of Exit
Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho have informed Manchester United that they want no part in the clubside in the coming season. The players had fallen down the pecking order with the arrival of Ruben Amorim in November last year. The news of their planned departure was announced by sports journalist…
Immortalize Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai – SWAN Tells Nigerian Govt
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has called on the federal government to immortalize the late Super Eagle goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. The association in a statement on Friday, also expressed shock over the demise of the legendary goalkeeper. The SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, described Rufai as a patriot who made Nigeria proud, noting that…
Liverpool Forward Jota Dies In Car Crash
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash, aged 28. The Portugal forward’s brother Andre Silva also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora. The 26-year-old was also a professional footballer, with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel. The Guardia Civil said that Jota and his brother died at…
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Players Get N5m Each, Plots Of Land For Title Win
Kwara United players have been rewarded with N5m each, and a plot of land each for winning the 2025 President Federation Cup. Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq made the donation during a grand reception for players and officials of the team in Ilorin on Monday. The Harmony Boys defeated Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties in…
Oshoala, Plumptre In As Madugu Names Super Falcons’ WAFCON Squad
Super Falcons’ star striker Asisat Oshoala and experienced defender Ashley Plumptre are part of the list of players named by coach Justin Madugu for the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations. The list released on Friday also has captain Rasheedat Ajibade, with 11 players set to make their debuts at the tournament which will take…
Mbappe A Doubt For Real Madrid’s Club World Cup Opener
Real Madrid could be without striker Kylian Mbappe for their Club World Cup opener against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after the Frenchman missed training due to illness. New head coach Xabi Alonso will make his debut on the Real bench for the Group H match at Hard Rock Stadium and could be without…
Liverpool Host Bournemouth To Open Premier League Season
Champions Liverpool will host Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season, with Manchester United playing Arsenal at Old Trafford. Liverpool, who won the league in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, will begin their title defence at Anfield in the curtain-raiser on Friday, 15 August. Newly promoted Sunderland, back in the…