Senegal women’s basketball team members denied US visas, prime minister says
The Senegalese women’s basketball team have finished either first or second in four of the last five AfroBasket championships over the last decade and has won 11 titles in total. Senegal scraps US training after visa denials Five players,…
Charlie Woods wins playoff to reach U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Charlie Woods qualified for his second straight U.S. Junior Amateur Championship with a clutch playoff win. With his famous father, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods in attendance, the 16-year-old Woods held off two other golfers to claim the final…
Former France Striker Bernard Lacombe Dies Aged 72
Former Lyon and Bordeaux striker Bernard Lacombe, who won Euro 1984 with France, died on Tuesday at the age of 72 after a long illness. Lacombe began his career with hometown club Lyon and had a brief spell at Saint-Etienne…
Former Enyimba Goalkeeper Confirmed Dead
Former Enyimba Goalkeeper Confirmed Dead Former Enyimba FC goalkeeper and Togolese international, Bassa Sabirou Djeri has been confirmed dead, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The People’s Elephant mourned the demise of their former shot-stopper in a statement. “Enyimba Football Club is…
Usman claims first win since 2021
Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman secured his first UFC win since 2021 when he overcame Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight main event of a Fight Night held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on the morning of Sunday…
US-based sprinter Ufodiama completes Nigeria switch
US-based sprinter Kelly Ufodiama has completed the switching of her allegiance from the United States to Nigerian after hitting the 2025 World Championships qualification mark in the women’s 200m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ufodiama’s switch had been on for…
Francis Ngannou accompanies Kamaru Usman in surprise UFC Atlanta weigh-ins appearance
Who thought Francis Ngannou would ever be seen again on a UFC stage? It happened Friday when Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, accompanied former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman to the scale during the UFC on ESPN 69 ceremonial weigh-ins…
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style
Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style Anthony Joshua storms Ghana: Nigerian-born boxer welcomed by Okada riders in style i Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua storms Ghana in style, welcomed by Okada riders for Battle of…
Inter appoints Cristian Chivu as new coach
Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, was on Tuesday granted the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu” in recognition of her work in advancing women’s empowerment and promoting social development throughout Nigeria. The ceremony took place during…
Thomas Frank set to take over at Tottenham
Thomas Frank set to take over at Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with a verbal agreement now in place between the two parties. Multiple sources…