Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals suffered a huge blow at home on Tuesday after the Warriors of Zimbabwe scored a last-minute equalizer in their Matchday 6 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Victor Osimhen, playing his 40th match for the Nigeria senior team, put Nigeria in front in… Continue reading Super Eagles of Nigeria drops points at home as South Africa hit Benin
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So far so good for Tuchel as England earn back-to-back wins
Thomas Tuchel’s baptism as England’s head coach could not have been any smoother. Two games, two wins, five goals scored and none conceded represents a satisfying start for the German. Monday’s 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley, like Friday’s 2-0 defeat of Albania, was far from perfect. But Tuchel already has credit in the bank… Continue reading So far so good for Tuchel as England earn back-to-back wins
Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s first female and first African president in its 130-year history. The Zimbabwean swimming great, already a towering figure in Olympic circles, emerged victorious to replace Thomas Bach, securing the top job in world sport and ushering in a new… Continue reading Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead International Olympic Committee
Amavubi players are pleased with their new head coach Adel Amrouche
Amavubi players are pleased with their new head coach Adel Amrouche as Rwanda prepares for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Nigeria and Lesotho at Amahoro Stadium on March 21 and March 25. Amrouche, along with assistants his Eric Nshimiyimana and Dr Carolin Braun, led the training session as Amavubi coach at Amahoro Stadium which… Continue reading Amavubi players are pleased with their new head coach Adel Amrouche
“Only God can plan this”–Nikki Laoye joyfully announced the arrival of her first child, shares heartfelt photos
Nigerian gospel singer,Oyenike Laoye professionally known as Nikki Laoye,has announced the arrival of her first child. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, she revealed the thrilling news of their new arrival and their wedding anniversary. The celebration was marked by stunning images of her and her husband, as they commemorated this significant occasion with Soul… Continue reading “Only God can plan this”–Nikki Laoye joyfully announced the arrival of her first child, shares heartfelt photos
PTPA lawsuit against governing bodies is a special moment- Kyrgios
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios said the lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) against the sport’s governing bodies marks a “special moment” and that it was high time the players’ voices were heard. The PTPA accused the men’s and women’s tours, as well as the International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity… Continue reading PTPA lawsuit against governing bodies is a special moment- Kyrgios
India could potentially host Italian super cup – Serie A commercial director
Serie A might consider India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup, in an effort to broaden the tournament’s global audience, the Italian league’s commercial and marketing director Michele Ciccarese has said. The Italian Super Cup, which is played between the winners and the runners-up of the previous season’s Serie A and Coppa… Continue reading India could potentially host Italian super cup – Serie A commercial director
Italy’s Spalletti plays waiting game after Retegui injury blow
Italy will be without striker Mateo Retegui for both legs of their Nations League quarter-final tie with Germany, but Luciano Spalletti will wait before deciding to call up a replacement, the manager said on Wednesday. Spalletti’s side host Germany at the San Siro in Thursday’s first leg, and this season’s top scorer in Serie A,… Continue reading Italy’s Spalletti plays waiting game after Retegui injury blow
Deschamps praises Dembele
France manager Didier Deschamps commended forward Ousmane Dembele’s form as Kylian Mbappe returned to his squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Croatia on Thursday. France face Croatia in the quarter-final first leg in the Adriatic coastal city of Split, with the second leg on Sunday at the Stade de France. Dembele has netted… Continue reading Deschamps praises Dembele
Dangote set to halt its fuel supply to the Nigerian market due to a standstill in the naira-for-crude agreement.
Dangote Refinery is poised to suspend the loading of petroleum products destined for the Nigerian market, following a deadlock in the renegotiation of the naira-for-crude deal. Despite this setback, the refinery will continue its export activities, as it sources all its crude oil from the global market, conducting transactions in U.S. dollars. The refinery has… Continue reading Dangote set to halt its fuel supply to the Nigerian market due to a standstill in the naira-for-crude agreement.