Real Madrid may face La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday without key players Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo, both sidelined by injuries. The news comes after Los Blancos secured a 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, but at the cost of losing their star goalkeeper. In a statement released on…
Glasgow has officially been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the withdrawal of the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, last year due to escalating costs. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Tuesday that the event will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Building on the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO) have released a new report offering valuable lessons and recommendations for hosting safe and healthy mega sporting events worldwide. The report, titled Changing the Game: Strengthening Health and Well-Being through Sport Events, is the…
Sir Alex Ferguson is set to step down from his £2 million-a-year ($2.6m) global ambassador role at Manchester United at the end of the season as part of the club’s ongoing cost-cutting efforts. The legendary former United manager, now 82, led the club to 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League victories during a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed the Group D second-leg fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from its official schedule. The match, originally set to take place in Libya at 8 p.m. after the first leg in Uyo, where the Super…
Victor Osimhen has secured his first Turkish Super Lig award shortly after joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The Nigerian international’s stunning goal against Kasımpaşa has been voted the Goal of the Week by beIN SPORTS, garnering an impressive 77.96% of the total votes. Osimhen made an immediate impact by scoring his first…
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sustained a thigh injury just days before the highly anticipated La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The French superstar was forced off during Real’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Alaves on Tuesday, appearing to suffer discomfort in his left thigh. Spanish media outlets suggest the…
Victor Osimhen, reigning African Footballer of the Year, will receive a net salary of €6 million for the 2024-2025 season after completing a season-long loan to Turkish Super League giants Galatasaray from Napoli. The Turkish club confirmed the deal in an official statement on Wednesday. This means the Nigerian Super Eagles striker will take home…
Eniola Bolaji has made history as the first African athlete to win a medal in Para-Badminton at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Bolaji secured a bronze medal for Nigeria in the Women’s Singles SL3 category after a commanding victory over Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana, winning 21-9, 21-9. Following her triumph, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development,…
