September 1, 2025 — Liverpool Football Club has completed a sensational Deadline Day signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a deal worth £125 million, potentially rising to £130 million with add-ons. The transfer sets a new record as the most expensive in British football history, surpassing Chelsea’s £115 million move for
Uyo — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the Unity Torch of the forthcoming 22nd National Sports Festival, signaling the state’s readiness to participate and discover fresh sporting talents for Nigeria. The torch, a symbol of national unity and competitive spirit, was formally handed over to Governor Eno on Sunday in Uyo,
Kampala, Uganda – August 30, 2025 Senegal secured the bronze medal at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after edging Sudan 4–2 on penalties in a third-place playoff at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala. The tightly contested match ended 1–1 in regulation time before going straight to a shootout. Sudan struck first in the 6th minute,
ABUJA – In preparation for next month’s high-stakes FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Rwanda and South Africa, head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Eric Chelle, has officially announced his final 23-man list. The roster, made public on Thursday through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), features a blend of familiar faces and some
There are growing concerns in football circles over the future of Portuguese tactician, Rúben Amorim, at Manchester United, as respected football journalist Henry Winter has subtly hinted that the manager’s public commentary might be undermining his tenure at Old Trafford.Winter, writing in The Times, expressed that while Amorim may possess the technical brilliance to lead
The Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that forward Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “a few weeks” after suffering a hamstring injury during his side’s emphatic 5–0 victory over Leeds United. While the injury is a fresh setback on the opposite leg from his previous layoff, Arteta offered some relief by confirming surgery
In what has sparked keen interest among Spurs fans and football pundits alike, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has subtly teased the arrival of a potential new player during a recent training session at the club’s training ground. The development comes as Tottenham looks to bolster its squad ahead of the demanding Premier League
August 29, 2025 — St. Lucian sprint queen Julien Alfred stole the spotlight at the Diamond League finals, storming to victory in the women’s 100 metres with a dazzling performance that reaffirmed her dominance on the global stage. Alfred powered through the finish line in scintillating fashion, leaving a star-studded field behind in one of
A visibly frustrated Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his side created their own downfall after Celtic were dumped out of Champions League qualification following a tense penalty shoot-out defeat to Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty. The Scottish giants will now drop into the UEFA Europa League, missing out on a coveted place in Europe’s premier club competition.
Abuja, Nigeria | August 25, 2025 The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has rolled out a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at repositioning sports as a key driver of national development and economic growth. Since his appointment in October 2024, Dikko has introduced the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy
