By Ayomide Otitou Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, has reaffirmed its support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will take place at the Lagos Polo…
By Ayomide Otitou Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, the Spanish club confirmed on Sunday. “(The clubs) have agreed to the transfer of 28-year-old Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid,” Atletico said in a statement. “The agreement is pending a medical examination and the…
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets on Sunday to win his first Australian Open title and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, denying the Serbian an unprecedented 25th major crown. The 22-year-old Spaniard recovered from a slow start to beat the 38-year-old Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod…
History will be at stake when Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday, with both players chasing milestones that underline the contrast in their careers. Separated by 16 years, the 38-year-old Djokovic and 22-year-old Alcaraz arrive at Rod Laver Arena pursuing different but equally significant achievements. Djokovic is…
Elena Rybakina claimed a dramatic Australian Open title on Saturday, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set final to secure the second Grand Slam crown of her career. The fifth-seeded Kazakh prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a pulsating contest lasting two hours and 18 minutes at Rod Laver Arena, avenging her loss…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 achieved unprecedented digital engagement, generating over 6 billion views across its social media platforms, including 5.2 billion video views, making it the most viewed continental football tournament in history. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF said the…
Real Madrid have been drawn against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League play-off round, setting up a swift rematch following their recent league-phase encounter, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. The draw, conducted on Friday, pairs Madrid with Benfica just days after the Portuguese side defeated the Spanish giants 4-2…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced a long-term extension of their partnership, expanding their collaboration to include preseason NBA Global Games, enhanced marketing initiatives and the establishment of an NBA Global Academy in the UAE capital.Under the renewed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mohamed Salah resumed training with Liverpool on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations, as the club prepares for their Champions League fixture against Marseille. The Egypt forward participated in a light session alongside his teammates at the club’s training centre. His return comes after a turbulent period in which he publicly…
