Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey…
South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Dies After Collapsing During Training in France
South African rugby player Luqobo Makwedini has tragically died at the age of 20 after collapsing during a training session in France. Makwedini, who played as a prop for French rugby club AS Béziers, reportedly became unwell while training with…
Chimezie Metu leads D’Tigers turnaround as Nigeria advance in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Chimezie Metu Inspires D’Tigers Comeback as Nigeria Advances to FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, produced a remarkable comeback to book their place in the next stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with NBA…
Osimhen Plans Return to School for University Degree
Victor Osimhen Plans University Degree, Says Education Remains a Top Personal Goal. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that earning a university degree remains one of his biggest personal ambitions, despite reaching the pinnacle of professional football. The Nigerian…
Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men’s World Cup are set to be assessed after the 2026 tournament, with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying the event needs to be “for the whole world”. The proposal for an expanded tournament was put forward…
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where…
Super Eagles slip behind Egypt in latest FIFA rankings
The Pharaohs of Egypt have moved ahead of the Super Eagles in the latest FIFA World Rankings, Hossam Hassan’s side’s remarkable performances at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup propelled them above the Super Eagles in the men’s rankings. Before…
Seyi Tinubu Leads Unity Cup Polo Clash from Lagos to London
Seyi Tinubu has taken center stage in promoting sports diplomacy by leading the Unity Cup Polo Clash, an event that connects Lagos and London through the shared passion for polo. The tournament brings together top polo players, business leaders, diplomats,…
Brazil’s football system is broken, says Pele’s daughter
Brazil’s football system is broken, with a lack of transparency and accountability in its administration reflected in the national team’s performances, Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of former Brazil great Pele, told Reuters in an interview. “Brazilian football…
Nigeria’s Manuka Okoye Presents Pole Position Award to Kimi at Silverstone
Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye had a special off-field role at the Silverstone Circuit on Saturday, where he presented the pole position award to Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli following the qualifying session. The presentation took place ahead of the…