A dispute has erupted between the Nigerian and Ghanaian boxing authorities over the circumstances surrounding the death of former Nigerian champion Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju. The 40-year-old boxer collapsed in the ring during a bout in Accra, Ghana, and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) has questioned
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will consult a specialist after suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s FA Cup win against Bournemouth. Despite the injury, the club expects Haaland to return to play before the end of the season. Haaland, 24, was substituted in the 61st minute after scoring the equalizing goal, which helped City secure
In a firm rebuttal to swirling transfer speculations, Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has emphatically declared that club captain Bruno Fernandes is not up for sale, despite ongoing links to Spanish powerhouse, Real Madrid. The 30-year-old midfield maestro, who arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, has been a pivotal figure for the
Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira has played down concerns over Matheus Cunha’s commitment to the club, despite the striker’s recent comments expressing a desire to leave. Cunha, who has a £62.5m release clause in his contract, told the Observer that he has informed the club of his need to “take the next step” and compete
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has emphasized the need for “smart and sustainable” spending in the transfer market, despite the club’s latest financial results showing a fall in revenue. The club’s total revenue decreased by 4% to £528.2m for the year ending June 2024, down from £549.6m in the previous 12 months. However, Spurs saw
A intense brawl broke out during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, resulting in the ejection of 7 individuals, including 5 players and 2 coaches. The altercation occurred early in the second quarter when Minnesota’s Naz Reid took exception to being bumped by Detroit’s Ron Holland. The situation quickly escalated,
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik has pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) to win the Miami Open. The 19-year-old’s victory denied Djokovic his 100th singles title. Mensik’s win is all the more remarkable given that he was on the verge of withdrawing from the tournament due to a knee injury
The FA Cup semi-final draw has been announced, with Nottingham Forest set to face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. Forest, who last won the trophy in 1959, reached their first semi-final since 1991 by defeating Brighton in a penalty shootout. Manchester City, the 2023 FA Cup winners, booked their spot in the last four by
The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has formally awarded Nigeria the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, making it the first sub-Saharan nation to stage the tournament. The decision was made after a majority vote by the CFF board, following a review of the technical committee’s report. Nigeria had initially been given provisional hosting
OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi has expressed his delight after making his return to action following an eight-month injury layoff. The Nigerian international came off the bench to play eight minutes in Nice’s 2-1 defeat to Monaco on Saturday. Moffi’s return was a significant milestone, having suffered a cruciate ligament injury in training during pre-season.
