In a dramatic turn of events at Wimbledon, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner secured his place in the quarterfinals after Grigor Dimitrov, despite leading by two sets, was forced to retire due to injury. The Bulgarian star collapsed in visible pain during the match and was seen tearfully withdrawing from the competition. Sinner, who had
July 7, 2025 — Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, Rinsola Babajide, has revealed that her emotional goal celebration during Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was a heartfelt tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. The touching moment came after Babajide scored in Nigeria’s 3-0
Former Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has issued a word of caution to rising talent Lamine Yamal, urging the young midfielder to remain humble despite his recent impressive performances and the growing buzz linking him to the prestigious Ballon d’Or award this year. Planes, who played a key role in shaping Barcelona’s squad, emphasized that
Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly agreed to waive €2 million from his salary in a bid to smooth negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon. The Lisbon-based club is holding out for a higher transfer fee than what Arsenal has currently offered, complicating the ongoing discussions. According to Portuguese sports daily Record, Gyökeres is doing
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai. The sad news was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a heartfelt post on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. Rufai, affectionately known as Dodo Mayana,
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a horrific car crash in Spain’s Zamora province. The accident, which occurred early Thursday on the A‑52 near Palacios de Sanabria, also claimed the life of his brother, André Silva, 26, a professional player for Penafiel. The pair were returning from Jota’s wedding just two
English Premier League club Burnley has reportedly joined the growing list of European sides expressing strong interest in Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare, as the summer transfer window gathers momentum. The towering striker, who currently plies his trade with Genk in the Belgian Pro League, has been attracting attention following a string of impressive performances that
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Nigerian women’s beach volleyball duo of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa has earned a coveted spot at the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship, following a dramatic third-place victory over Egypt at the CAVB Continental Championship in Martil, Morocco. In a thrilling bronze medal match, Mbah and Bawa fought
LAGOS, Nigeria – Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as the stage is set for the grand finale of the 2025 Federation Cup, with Nigeria’s top football clubs poised to compete for the prestigious title at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. This year’s edition promises a historic showdown, with both the men’s and women’s finals
Renowned UFC fighter and former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has officially been inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, joining the elite ranks of legendary fighters who have made indelible marks on the sport. Widely celebrated for his striking prowess, charisma, and dominance in the Octagon, Adesanya’s induction acknowledges a career defined by precision, resilience,
