Israel Adesanya voices frustration with UFC’s attempt to erase Francis Ngannou’s legacy: ‘We need to fix this’
Israel Adesanya voices frustration with UFC’s attempt to erase Francis Ngannou’s legacy: ‘We need to fix this’ Israel Adesanya is standing up for fellow former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Adesanya reinforced Ngannou’s significance to the UFC amid cases where the…
Raygun says hate ‘devastating’ as AOC condemns petition
The Australian Olympic Committee has condemned an anonymous online petition that repeats falsehoods about how B-girl Rachael “Raygun” Gunn was selected to compete at the Paris Games. Matt Carroll, the chief executive of the AOC, said the petition – which…
Musa: D’Tigress Olympics unsung hero
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, were hailed by all and sundry following their impressive performance at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, with the coach Rena Wakama and some of the players being singled out for praise. While Wakama…
Ronaldinho’s son signs for EFL club after quitting Barcelona aged 19
The son of Brazilian icon Ronaldinho has signed for Championship side Burnley. Joao Mendes, 19, has reportedly penned a two-year deal with the Lancashire side after leaving Barcelona’s youth academy. The winger travelled to England this week to complete the…
BREAKING: Real Madrid Claims European Super Cup Title
Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup for a record sixth time by beating Atalanta in Warsaw. Goals from Federico Valverde and debutant Kylian Mbappé helped Real Madrid claimed a record-breaking sixth UEFA Super Cup by beating Atalanta at the…
Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze claims second AC Milan trophy with excellent win over Monza
Samuel Chukwueze played a key role in AC Milan’s triumphant 3-1 victory over Monza, ensuring the Rossoneri ended their preseason on a high by retaining the Silvio Berlusconi Trophy in front of a packed San Siro, Soccernet.ng reports. Initially on…
Samuel: Teen D’Tigress shooting for success
Osaretin Samuel’s journey into the world of basketball began in a way she never imagined. Despite showing no initial interest in sports, she was drawn to the game through the influence of her classmates at Dom Domingos College in Edjeba,…
Kanu backs Olanrewaju to take Enyimba to next level
Enyimba chairman, Nwankwo Kanu has backed Yemi Olanrewaju to make a big impact at the club. Olanrewaju was confirmed as the two-time African champions substantive head coach on Tuesday. The 32-year-old put pen to paper on a one-year contract. The…
Cole Palmer nominated for 2024 PFA Player’s Player of the Year award
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has announced its list of 2024 nominees for the PFA Player of the Year award. Chelsea’s star boy Cole Jermaine Palmer, has made the cut and he will be competing for the award with five…
Ancelotti considers benching Mbappe for Super Cup clash with Lookman’s Atalanta
Ancelotti considers benching Mbappe for Super Cup clash with Lookman’s Atalanta. Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid was the headline transfer of the summer, with expectations sky-high for the French superstar. However, despite the buzz surrounding his arrival, Mbappe might…