For every successful multi-sport competition, there is a catalyst. At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Nigeria’s weightlifters and para powerlifters have found their mojo, driving the country’s charge for medals in Glasgow. Their performances so far have lifted Nigeria’s overall standings in the medal table, reports Channels TV. Ten of the country...
•John Stones England centre-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, the Italian champions announced today. The 32-year-old left City when his contract expired at the end of last month, while playing for England at the World Cup where he helped them to a third-placed […]
•Nigeria’s Super Falcons The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has urged the Super Falcons to put their disappointing defeat to Malawi at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) behind them and focus on the bigger task ahead in the tournament. Describing Tuesday’s l...
•Bruno Guimaraes Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports indicating growing confidence that a deal could be completed in the coming days. There is increasing expectation that the Brazil midfielder will complete a move to the Emirates this summer after making it cl...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on its members to review FIFA’s controversial plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup. “The CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, will host a meeting of the CAF executive committee next week to assess and evaluate the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiat...
•Coach Eddie Howe Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is leaving his role after five years at St James’ Park, the BBC and Sky reported today. The 48-year-old replaced Steve Bruce in November 2021 and won the League Cup in March 2025 — the club’s first major trophy since 1969. The former Bournemouth boss also led Newcastle […]
•Neymar Jr. Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a 16-year spell with the Seleção after Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward confirmed his decision after his team’s 4-2 win over Universidad Central in the second leg...
Malawi made history yesterday, defying the bookies to stun defending champions Nigeria 1-3 in a Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The win, which will go down in history, is Malawi’s first-ever in the competition, reports Channels TV. The Scorchers are debutants in the competition and were expected to have […]
•Chelsea’s Joao Pedro (2nd R) and teammates celebrate goal against Western Sydney Wanderers, today Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to a winning start today in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a late nine-minute hat-trick to ensure victory. The former Real Madrid coac...
•Nigeria’s Super Falcons A suspect has reportedly been arrested and confessed to stealing cash belonging to several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, just days before Nigeria’s opening match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The suspect is expected to return all the stolen money while criminal p...
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