Category: Sport

The English Premier League is back, and football fans can rejoice as the 2024-2025 season gets underway with an exciting opening fixture. After a two-month break, Manchester United will host Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday, August 16, at 8 p.m. WAT, marking the start of the new campaign. During the summer break, many Premier…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has advised Chelsea to be patient with their new manager, Enzo Maresca. Chelsea appointed Maresca, who was brought in from Leicester City this summer, to replace Mauricio Pochettino. Ancelotti, who experienced the pressures of managing Chelsea during his successful stint from 2009 to 2011, acknowledged the significant changes at the…

Nigeria’s quest for medals at the Olympics is focused on the track and field events, with significant attention on high jumper Temitope Adeshina, the women’s discus trio of Ashley Anumba, Chioma Onyekwere, and Obiageri Amaechi, shot put thrower Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and the mixed 4x400m relay team. They will all be competing in the first round…

Borussia Dortmund announced on Thursday the acquisition of German midfielder Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year contract. Dortmund reportedly paid up to €10 million ($11 million), including potential bonuses, for the 33-year-old midfielder. Gross, known for his creative play and goal-scoring ability, joins Dortmund after a seven-year stint with Brighton, where…

The Super Falcons are gearing up for their final group stage match at the Paris Olympics against Japan at 4 p.m. today, July 31. Despite narrow 1-0 losses to Brazil and Spain in their first two games, the Super Falcons remain hopeful of advancing to the quarter-finals. Their progression depends on a victory against Japan…

By Milcah Tanimu AC Milan have appointed Paulo Fonseca as their new manager for the 2024-2025 season. The former Lille boss steps in for Stefano Pioli, who was dismissed following Milan’s 4th place finish in the Serie A last season. Fonseca has committed to a three-year contract, keeping him at the club until June 30,…

By Milcah Tanimu The UEFA Technical Observer panel has unveiled the top ten goals of the 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Champions League season, with Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala clinching the prestigious Goal of the Season award for her breathtaking bicycle kick while playing for Barcelona against Benfica on Matchday 1. Oshoala’s remarkable goal stood out among…

Manchester United has reportedly spoken to Alejandro Garnacho following his engagement with social media posts that criticized manager Erik ten Hag’s handling of the player. After being substituted at half-time during their recent 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, the Argentine winger liked two posts on social media by United fan and YouTuber Mark Goldbridge. One post…

The anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to ignite as the sacred flame, to be kindled in Olympia, embarks on a symbolic journey across Greece before making its way to France on April 27th. Beginning its odyssey in the historic birthplace of the ancient Games, the torch relay will weave through Greece’s rich…

The French government has reassured the public that there is no specific threat to the Paris Saint-Germain versus Barcelona Champions League match scheduled for Wednesday in the French capital, despite previous warnings from the Islamic State regarding potential attacks on all four quarter-final matches. French government spokeswoman Prisca Thevenot stated, “There is no concrete threat…