Germany secured a dramatic UEFA Nations League semi-final spot after surviving a thrilling second-half comeback from Italy, drawing 3-3 in Dortmund on Sunday but progressing 5-4 on aggregate. A first-half masterclass from Joshua Kimmich, who scored from the spot and provided assists for Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst, saw Germany race into a commanding 3-0
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Akwa United, took a significant step in their relegation battle by securing their first away win of the 2024/25 season. The Promise Keepers claimed a 2-0 victory over 10-man Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday, reviving their hopes of staying in the topflight. Akwa United’s Crucial VictoryGoals from
Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offer up to €75m (£63.2m) to sign Atalanta BC winger Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. Lookman’s Rise to StardomThe former Fulham and RB Leipzig star has been in sensational form since joining Atalanta, playing a key role in their Europa League triumph last season. “Lookman stole
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed any concerns over Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund copying his iconic “siu” celebration after scoring the winning goal against Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final on Thursday. The 40-year-old Portuguese captain emphasized that he took no offense, calling it an “honor” to see his celebration replicated globally. Hojlund, who
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing 146-115 defeat to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, despite the much-anticipated returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. The loss marks the Lakers’ sixth defeat in their last nine NBA games, further complicating their playoff push. James, who had missed seven games due to a groin injury, returned
Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass performance to lead teammate Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two finish at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking the team’s second consecutive victory this season. The Australian driver, starting from pole position, controlled the race from start to finish, cementing his third Formula 1 win and extending McLaren’s strong start to
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered another thrilling weekend of football action, with key matches shaping the league standings and intensifying the race for the title. Here’s a roundup of the results, updated standings, and top scorers as the season heats up. Saturday, March 22, 2025 ResultsNasarawa United 1 – 0 Enugu Rangers: Nasarawa
In a surprising turn of events at the Miami Open, British tennis hopeful Jack Draper was defeated by Czech qualifier Jakub Mensik in the second round of the tournament. The match, which took place on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025 ended with a scoreline of 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-3), marking a significant upset in the competition.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles. In an official statement released on Saturday via X (formerly Twitter), the NFF emphasized that Chelle does not have an account on the platform and urged the public to disregard
Arsenal delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, defeating Liverpool 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium to keep their Women’s Super League (WSL) title hopes alive. The victory, witnessed by a crowd of 35,628, reduced the gap to league leaders Chelsea to just five points, with Arsenal now firmly in contention as the season enters its decisive
