Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League quarter-final campaign hangs in the balance after a thrilling first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt ended in a 1-1 draw. The match, played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw the visitors take the lead through Hugo Ekitike’s superb low strike, only for Pedro Porro to equalize with a clever backheel flick. The Brazilian
Nigerian striker Hafiz Umar Ibrahim has opened up about his decision to join French Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims over other top European clubs, including Chelsea. Despite having a successful trial with Chelsea earlier in 2024, where he impressed by scoring a hat-trick in a youth match, negotiations for a transfer fell through due
Nigeria Golf Federation President, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has emphasized the importance of increasing women’s participation in golf, highlighting its benefits for physical and mental well-being. This call to action follows the remarkable achievement of Maryann Philip-Shaibu, who was crowned “Queen of the Green” for the 2024/2025 season after winning the Benin Club Golf ladies tournament
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has defended goalkeeper Andre Onana after his mistakes cost the team in their 2-2 Europa League quarter-final first-leg draw against Lyon on Thursday. Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals, reigniting criticism over his performances this season. Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic had earlier labelled him “one of
Nigeria’s sprinting prowess was on full display at the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays held in Lagos, as Favour Ashe and Iyanu Bada emerged victorious in the senior men’s and women’s 100m finals, respectively. The event, which took place at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, showcased exceptional performances from both established stars and emerging
The Seyi Tinubu Citizens Cup Football Tournament is set to kick off in Ilorin, Kwara State, from April 12 to April 19, 2025. A total of 16 youth football teams from across the state have registered to participate in the event, which aims to empower young Nigerians and provide a platform for discovering new talents.
In a resounding display of football prowess, Ikorodu City FC dominated Katsina United with a stunning 6-0 victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. This match, played on April 10, 2025, marked a significant milestone for Ikorodu City as they continue their impressive debut season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The game
The Ghanaian Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has set up a seven-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Nigerian boxer Oluwasegun Olanrewaju. The boxer, known as ‘Success,’ passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after collapsing during a bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a security breach that resulted in the assault of the Ikorodu City contingent and damage to their bus. Additionally, the Ibadan-based club has been ordered to close the Lekan Salami Stadium to fans for
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Shehu Dikko, throwing his weight behind the initiative. This move aligns with the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) recent expression of interest to host the prestigious event in Abuja, meeting the March 28 deadline set by the
