By Ayomide Otitoju Italy will miss a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after suffering a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Tuesday’s qualification play-off final in Zenica. Esmir Bajraktarevic converted the decisive spot-kick to seal Bosnia’s place in Group B of the tournament, where they will face co-hosts Canada, Switzerland, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju FIFA World Cup-bound Jordan national football team fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against the Nigeria national football team in an international friendly played on Tuesday at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey. Nigeria concluded their March international window against the Jordanian side, currently ranked 64th in the world. Jordan…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ghana has dismissed coach Otto Addo just over 70 days ahead of the World Cup, following a 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany on Monday in Stuttgart. The loss, sealed by a late goal from Deniz Undav, marked the Black Stars’ fourth consecutive defeat, coming after a 5-1 loss to Austria last week….
A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City’s claim for €122 million ($140 million) in compensation from FC Nantes related to the death of Argentine forward Emiliano Sala. Cardiff had filed the case in 2023 at the Nantes commercial court, seeking damages for lost income and other financial losses resulting from Sala’s death. The court…
World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to claim his second ATP Miami Masters 1000 title, adding to his recent Indian Wells victory. Sinner became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to sweep both elite hard-court tournaments in California and Florida — the so-called “Sunshine Double” — without…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Football League, in partnership with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), hosted a four-day series of flag football development clinics in Ghana, bringing together local educators, international coaches, and federation representatives to expand the sport across Africa. The initiative began with a Ghana-focused teachers clinic, providing approximately 40 educators…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Youth Charter has called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games delivers a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for young people across member states. The appeal comes amid renewed global discussions on historical justice and reparations linked to the transatlantic slave trade, including…
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent after just seven games in charge, the club confirmed on Sunday, as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Tudor, 47, oversaw five defeats in a 44-day tenure, leaving Spurs out of the Champions League and just one point above…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Plateau leg of MTN CHAMPS Season 4 is underway at the Jos International Stadium, drawing participation from over 1,300 athletes representing 148 schools across the state. The competition has generated significant excitement in Jos, with government stakeholders describing the tournament as a valuable platform for discovering and nurturing emerging sporting talent….
