By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN CHAMPS Uyo Grand Final wrapped up on May 9 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, bringing an end to a thrilling four-day athletics meet that showcased some of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. A total of 2,187 athletes competed in the season finale, which concluded with the unveiling of the Top 10…
By Ayomide Otitoju The much-anticipated grand finale of MTN Champs Season 3 officially commenced on Tuesday with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The four-day event has drawn 2,187 athletes from over 5,800 event entries, showcasing the best of Nigeria’s grassroots athletic talent. The ceremony was attended by top government…
Chelsea boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification with a commanding 3-1 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Liverpool, crowned champions for a record-equalling 20th time after last weekend’s emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham, looked off the pace in west London, showing signs of a title hangover. With little left…
By Ayomide Otitoju The grand finale of the MTN Champs Season 3 Lagos Continental Relays came to a thrilling close on April 12, 2025, at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) Sports Complex, delivering a vibrant blend of athletic excellence, family-friendly entertainment, and corporate camaraderie. Following several days of intense track and field events that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian chess champion and social entrepreneur, Tunde Onakoya, is set to embark on a 70-hour chess marathon in New York’s Times Square, aiming to break the Guinness World Record and raise support for educational initiatives for homeless children in Africa. Onakoya, 30, founder of the non-profit Chess in Slums Africa, made the…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with the Premier League leaders, the club announced on Friday. The 32-year-old Egyptian international, who joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017, has scored 243 goals in 394 appearances, making him the club’s third-highest goalscorer of all…
FIFA has announced that referees officiating at this year’s Club World Cup will wear body cameras as part of a groundbreaking trial aimed at enhancing transparency and improving the viewing experience for fans and analysts alike. The initiative, approved last month by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), will debut during the 32-team tournament scheduled…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tax fraud trial concluded on Thursday in Spain, with prosecutors seeking a four-year, nine-month prison sentence over alleged tax evasion. Ancelotti is accused of failing to declare over €1 million ($1.1 million) in image rights earnings between 2014 and 2015, during his first stint at the Spanish club. Prosecutors allege…
By Ayomide Ottitoju MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future Olympians with the launch of Season 3 of the MTN Champs athletics competition in Benin City, Edo State. The grassroots sports initiative, designed to discover and develop young talent, has already made a significant impact, with five athletes from previous editions set to…
