In a historic move, the Premier League has revealed plans for a unique two-part summer transfer window to accommodate Manchester City and Chelsea’s participation in the Fifa Club World Cup. The window will open from June 1 to June 10, close for five days, and then reopen from June 16 to September 1. This extraordinary
The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) has launched an investigation into allegations of match manipulation against national team goalkeeper Patrick Matasi. A shocking undated video posted online appears to show Matasi agreeing to influence the outcome of a league game. The 37-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Kakamega Homeboyz, has won over 30
Uefa has opened an investigation into allegations of indecent conduct by four Real Madrid players during their Champions League last-16 win against Atletico Madrid. The players in question are Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Dani Ceballos. According to reports, the four players allegedly made gestures towards the home fans after Real Madrid’s penalty
Liverpool’s prolific scorer Mohamed Salah has taken the top spot in the World Cup qualifying scorers chart, netting six goals for likely qualifiers Egypt. The 32-year-old Egyptian began his campaign with a bang, scoring four times in a 6-0 rout of Djibouti on matchday one. He also found the back of the net in away
LeBron James scored the winning basket with mere seconds left on the clock as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak with a thrilling 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers. In a nail-biting finish, the Pacers held a one-point lead with 42 seconds remaining, but James tipped in a Luka Doncic miss just
Emma Raducanu’s impressive Miami Open campaign came to a close on Wednesday, as she suffered a narrow quarter-final defeat to world number four Jessica Pegula. Despite requiring medical treatment during the match, Raducanu showed remarkable fortitude to level the contest, but ultimately fell short, losing 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-2. The 22-year-old Briton’s run to the
Nigeria Women Football League champions Edo Queens continued their unbeaten streak with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Abia Angels at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. The defending champions took the lead in the 35th minute through a penalty kick scored by winger Osigwu Goodness. Despite a strong comeback from the hosts, Edo Queens’ experience
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s struggling World Cup qualifying campaign, attributing the team’s woes to poor sports management and administration. Dalung, who spoke during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin’s palace in Kwara State, noted that since his departure from office six years ago,
Spanish giants Barcelona have begun preliminary discussions with the representatives of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, signaling their intent to secure the Nigerian international’s signature in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Spanish media outlet Fichajes, Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick views Lookman as a key potential addition to strengthen the club’s attacking options. The
In a heart-stopping display of skill and determination, Arsenal Women’s Football Club overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Real Madrid 3-2 on aggregate, securing a spot in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals. Alessia Russo’s impressive double, coupled with Mariona Caldentey’s decisive header, propelled the Gunners to a resounding 2-0 victory at Emirates Stadium. This triumph
