Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea on a contract running until 2030, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday. The 21-year-old England under-21 international joins for a reported fee of €25 million ($29 million) after spending the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund, where he featured 17…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Basketball Association (NBA) has approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal — valued at $6.1 billion — was agreed. In a statement on Wednesday, the league said its Board of Governors had unanimously endorsed the transfer of…
By Ayomide otitoju Kenya has been handed a $50,000 fine by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for safety and security breaches during the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN), the continental body announced on Wednesday. The tournament, co-hosted for the first time by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, has been marred by long delays in stadium…
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League side Bournemouth, the club announced on Tuesday. British media reports value the transfer at around £57 million ($76.7 million, €66 million), making Zabarnyi the first Ukrainian to play for PSG. The 22-year-old’s arrival could put pressure on Brazilian captain…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has successfully concluded the Port Harcourt leg of its 2025 Prestige Golf Classic, held on July 25–26, bringing together top business leaders, high-value clients, and golf enthusiasts for two days of networking and competitive sport. The exclusive, invitation-only event opened with a cocktail reception, creating a relaxed atmosphere for guests…
Manchester United have completed a £50 million ($67 million) renovation of their Carrington training complex, which co-owner Jim Ratcliffe described as a “world-class performance environment” aimed at helping the club return to the top of English football. The upgraded facility, United’s base since 2000, was completed during the 2024/25 season, with Ruben Amorim’s squad moving…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has completed a permanent move to Turkish champions Galatasaray in a deal worth €75 million, ending a protracted transfer saga with Italian side Napoli. Galatasaray confirmed the transfer on Thursday, disclosing that the Nigerian forward signed a four-year contract and will earn €15 million annually. He will also receive a…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Monday conferred national honours on Nigeria’s Super Falcons for clinching the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. At a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu awarded the team’s 24 players and 11 technical staff the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Super Falcons are basking in continental glory following their dramatic 3–2 victory over hosts Morocco to win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). But behind the team’s historic comeback lies a lesser-known story of spiritual preparation credited by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership as key to the nation’s…
