A block of 39 open shops at the Kaura Modern Market in Abuja was completely destroyed by fire late Friday night, following an electrical spark that ignited a devastating blaze.

The fire, which began around 11 pm, raged for several hours before it was brought under control at approximately 2am on Saturday by a combined team of firefighters from the…

Continue ReadingA block of 39 open shops at the Kaura Modern Market in Abuja was completely destroyed by fire late Friday night, following an electrical spark that ignited a devastating blaze.

Lille midfielder Angel Gomes has been taken to hospital after he suffered a serious head injury during their Ligue 1 match with Reims.

The London-born former Manchester United player collided with Reims defender Amadou Kone, who was subsequently sent off for the challenge, in the 11th minute of the game. Players from Lille…

Continue ReadingLille midfielder Angel Gomes has been taken to hospital after he suffered a serious head injury during their Ligue 1 match with Reims.

Amadou Onana scored four minutes into his Aston Villa debut and Jhon Duran netted a late winner as Unai Emery’s men kicked off their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham United on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Onana, signed from Everton, leapt high to head home Youri Tielemans' corner in the fourth minute, easily darting away from Michail Antonio to beat keeper Alphonse Areola from…

Continue ReadingAmadou Onana scored four minutes into his Aston Villa debut and Jhon Duran netted a late winner as Unai Emery’s men kicked off their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham United on Saturday.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski’s brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.

Barca were dominated by their hosts early in the match and fell behind when Valencia's Hugo Duro netted a close-range header in the 44th minute. The visitors hit back quickly,…

Continue ReadingPoland striker Robert Lewandowski’s brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.

American Brandon McNulty won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana with victory by two seconds in the individual time trial.

The UAE Team Emirates rider finished the flat 12km stage between Lisbon and Oeiras in 12 minutes 35 seconds to edge out Czech rider Mathias Vacek. Belgian Wout van Aert…

Continue ReadingAmerican Brandon McNulty won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana with victory by two seconds in the individual time trial.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the club are considering giving players holidays during the season to cope with fixture congestion.

Ancelotti's comments come amid the Professional Footballers' Association announcing in June that it, with the support of players' union Fifpro, has joined a legal action against Fifa over the "overloaded…

Continue ReadingReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the club are considering giving players holidays during the season to cope with fixture congestion.