By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday hosted popular American streamer and internet personality, Kai Cenat, at the Lagos House, Marina. Cenat, who is on his second visit to Lagos, paid a courtesy visit to the governor, during which he shared his experiences in the state and discussed youth-focused initiatives he plans…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria’s flagship youth athletics development programme, MTN CHAMPS, is set to enter its fourth season, building on its reputation as one of the country’s leading platforms for identifying and nurturing young sporting talent. The upcoming season aims to further elevate the programme’s impact on grassroots athletics. To mark the start of…
Morocco’s football federation has announced plans to appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic scenes that marred last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of $315,000 by CAF and handed player suspensions in…
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…
