London, UK – June 14, 2025 Former England football captain and global fashion icon, David Beckham, was officially knighted on Friday in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sport and charitable causes. The ceremony, held at Buckingham Palace, also honoured other notable British figures, including The Who’s lead singer, Roger Daltrey, and acclaimed actor Gary
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a footballing masterclass on Saturday night, dismantling Italian giants Inter Milan 5–0 to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. The final, played at a packed stadium in Istanbul, will go down as one of the most dominant performances in a European final in recent
MANCHESTER — Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has sent a clear warning to the club’s hierarchy, stating he will leave his position if the current squad size is not trimmed ahead of next season. Guardiola, speaking after City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, expressed concern about the emotional and managerial toll of handling a large roster,
LONDON — Nottingham Forest kept their UEFA Champions League hopes alive on Sunday with a crucial 2–1 away victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, as the Premier League season nears its dramatic conclusion. Forest took the lead in the 11th minute when Morgan Gibbs-White capitalised on a poor clearance by West Ham
Ogun State is poised to make history as it hosts the grand Opening Ceremony of the much-anticipated 2024 National Sports Festival, with festivities scheduled to take place on Sunday, 18th May 2025, at the M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. The event, which marks the official commencement of the 22nd edition of the National Sports
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced cash rewards running into millions of naira for athletes of the state who have excelled in various national and international competitions, in a bid to further motivate and recognize sporting excellence as the Gateway Games 2024 approaches. The gesture, which comes just months before Ogun State hosts
With just four days remaining, anticipation is building rapidly across Nigeria as Ogun State prepares to host the much-anticipated Gateway Games 2024—a grand celebration of sportsmanship, cultural pride, and national cohesion. The air is thick with excitement as athletes, officials, fans, and dignitaries make their way to the Gateway State for what promises to be
As preparations intensify for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games,” the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has charged athletes representing Lagos State to remain focused and resolute in their pursuit of sporting excellence. Speaking at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, Fatodu commended the athletes
In a spirited move to bolster grassroots tennis development in Nigeria, the Tennista Foundation successfully staged its inaugural junior tennis championship at Rowe Park Sports Centre in Yaba, Lagos. The four-day tournament, which commenced on Wednesday and concluded on Saturday, witnessed a vibrant display of talent with over 110 young players—55 boys and 55 girls—competing
The Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. The squad features a blend of home-based and foreign-based players who have been training intensively in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Key players
