Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre says his team will give everything when they face Nigeria in Sunday’s final playoffs. Speaking after their win over Cameroon, Desabre praised his squad’s progress but acknowledged the challenge ahead. “We beat a good Cameroon team who took a lot of risks at the end. And now there is Nigeria, […]
German carmaker Audi on Wednesday unveiled its brand and livery along with its design concept for the company’s 2026 Formula One debut. Audi will compete as a factory team in Formula 1 starting next season with German driver Nico Hülkenberg and Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto. Chief executive Gernot Döllner said the company was making an ambitious […]
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a ₦50 million support package for the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of their second-leg 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic. Governor Abiodun made the announcement on Tuesday when he hosted the nine-time African champions at the […]
Governance in Osun State appears to be taking a family dimension as the state government has appointed global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund. The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports, Kola Adewusi, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Sports […]
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has praised manager Ruben Amorim for the way he has handled the intense pressure surrounding the team this season. Speaking to The Sun, Lammens commended Amorim’s leadership, saying the Portuguese tactician has gone out of his way to protect his players from external criticism and media scrutiny. “For me, he’s […]
Promising Senegalese goalkeeper, Cheikh Touré, has died at the age of 18 after being allegedly kidnapped in Ghana under false pretences. Reports indicate that Touré was deceived into travelling to Ghana for what he believed was a professional football trial. Upon arrival, he was abducted by unknown persons who demanded a ransom for his release. […]
Kano Pillars FC have condemned the violent scenes that marred Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter against Shooting Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. In an official statement, the club described the incident which erupted shortly after the final whistle as the actions of “a few misguided persons” who attempted to disrupt order […]
Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than two decades. The 30-year-old made the announcement in a statement released on Saturday via her social media accounts, describing the decision as a “natural conclusion” to her playing journey. Onumonu, who started her […]
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu clinched a silver medal in the women’s 48kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships held in Guwahati, India. Chanu lifted a total of 199kg — comprising 84kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk — to secure her third medal at the world level. The Manipuri lifter, who previously competed […]
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