Nigeria’s Super Falcons are facing mounting concerns over their preparation for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after missing yet another international window. The current break, which runs from March 31 to April 8, represents a crucial missed opportunity for the 11-time African champions to regroup and build cohesion just four months before
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Nigerian defender Ola Aina will undergo a medical scan to determine the severity of his injury following the team’s 1-0 victory against Manchester United at the City Ground. The 28-year-old Nigeria international was forced off the pitch in the 39th minute of Tuesday’s match with what
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has confidently asserted that he possesses all the necessary attributes to claim a world championship as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Martin Bakole on May 4 in Saudi Arabia. “I have the abilities, I have the skills, I have the power, everything to become a heavyweight champion,” the
Liverpool restored their commanding 12-point lead at the Premier League summit after Diogo Jota’s decisive goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over local rivals Everton in a typically combative Merseyside derby on Wednesday. The tone for the fiercely contested match was set early when Everton captain James Tarkowski escaped with only a yellow card following
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 61 points, including a record-breaking triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for the Denver Nuggets as they fell 140-139 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime. Jokic’s impressive performance included 10 rebounds and 10 assists, surpassing Russell Westbrook’s previous record of 57 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has expressed his support for Mauricio Pochettino’s desire to return to the club in the future. Pochettino, who managed Tottenham from 2014 to 2019, recently stated his intention to reunite with Spurs, and Postecoglou hopes it happens for him. Pochettino has had spells with Paris St-Germain and Chelsea since leaving Tottenham
FC Barcelona’s attempts to register Dani Olmo and Pau VÃctor have hit a roadblock after La Liga declared that the club lacks the financial capacity to do so. In January, Barcelona announced a €100 million VIP box deal for the reconstructed Camp Nou stadium, claiming it would meet La Liga’s financial fair play requirements. However,
Liam Lawson has revealed his shock and surprise at being demoted by Red Bull after just two races, saying he didn’t see the move coming. The New Zealander was sent to Red Bull’s second team, Racing Bulls, after the Chinese Grand Prix, with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda taking his place in time for the Japanese
Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach, has denied intentionally committing tax fraud in court. Prosecutors accuse him of failing to declare over €1 million in income from image rights during his first spell at the club in 2014 and 2015. They’re seeking a four-year and nine-month prison sentence and a €3.2 million fine. Ancelotti claims
The stage is set for a thrilling Wednesday in European football as three Nigerian Super Eagles stars, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Bright Osayi-Samuel, gear up for crucial cup derbies across the continent. In Turkey, Osimhen and Osayi-Samuel will face off in the heated Istanbul rivalry known as the Intercontinental Derby, as Galatasaray tackle Fenerbahce
