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By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Champs is back for its third season, promising to be the most exciting edition yet. With thousands of young athletes gearing up to compete across stadiums in Nigeria, the track and field championship continues to redefine grassroots sports development in the country. Launched in 2023 as a collaboration between MTN Nigeria…

By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development with a visit to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, at the Government House in Benin City. The visit coincided with the launch of Season 3 of the MTN Champs athletics competition, set to take place in Edo from March 13 to 15….

Amanda Anisimova secured the biggest title of her career on Saturday, defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open final to claim her maiden WTA 1000 crown. Ranked 41st in the world, Anisimova became the lowest-ranked champion in tournament history and the first American to lift the Doha trophy since Monica Seles in…

Vinicius Junior began the night with a reminder of his Ballon d’Or heartbreak but ended it by proving why Real Madrid remains a force in the UEFA Champions League. The Brazilian forward played a crucial role in Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their play-off round clash on Tuesday….

Once regarded as Manchester United’s golden boy and a symbol of social activism in the Premier League, Marcus Rashford has left Old Trafford for Aston Villa in a move that underscores his dramatic fall from grace. The 27-year-old forward, once a beacon of promise, departs on loan with an option for a permanent transfer, marking…

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has proclaimed himself the greatest player in history, ranking himself above long-time rival Lionel Messi, Argentina’s Diego Maradona, and Brazilian legend Pelé. The debate over football’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT) has dominated discussions for years, with Ronaldo and Messi at the forefront. Between them, they have won 13 Ballon…

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly close to securing a loan move to Aston Villa, as speculation over his future intensifies. According to reports on Saturday, Villa have made a move for the unsettled England international following the departure of Jhon Duran, who joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday. The 27-year-old…

Reigning champions Real Madrid will take on 2023 winners Manchester City in the standout tie of the Champions League knockout playoff round following Friday’s draw. This marks the fourth consecutive season the two European giants have met in the competition’s knockout stages, with Real Madrid emerging victorious in a penalty shoot-out in last season’s quarter-finals….