AC Milan say they have become the first club in Europe to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant in the final year of their deals.
Players at the Italian club will also receive help with childcare and expenses for their children and a companion. The move comes amid a push for improved rights for players across the game, with Fifa launching new standards to protect pregnant female footballers in May. The Italian top flight became professional in 2022-23 and will […]
Lands Cabinet Secretary Nominee Wahome Touts Wealth, Vows to Overcome Ministry Challenges
The Lands Cabinet Secretary nominee, Alice Wahome has appeared before the National Assembly Committee has garnered attention after she urged the Committee to adopt her response, highlighting her unique situation. Wahome acknowledged that she is currently “jobless,” a circumstance she has not faced in over a decade. “Since 1985, this is one unique moment that […]
Arsenal agree personal terms with Mikel Merino after transfer breakthrough
Arsenal are in the process of finalising the £25million signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino. The 28-year-old Spain international, who helped fire La Roja to Euro 2024 glory in Germany earlier this summer, looks set to become Arsenal’s second high-profile capture of the window following the £42m arrival of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. After […]
Undercover Detectives Intercept Suspected Drug Smuggler at JKIA
Undercover detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have apprehended a female passenger and seized a significant quantity of suspected narcotics from her possession. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect, who had arrived in Kenya from Sierra Leone, was caught during security checks while attempting to board […]
Real Madrid play their first game of the preseason period in Illinois today, with Italian giants AC Milan the opposition in a box-office summer warm-up.
Vinícius Júnior is among several big-name players who won’t be involved for Real Madrid today, as Los Blancos kick off their pre-season fixture schedule with a high-profile friendly against AC Milan. Held at Soldier Field in Chicago, the match is the first of three games that Madrid are to play on US soil over the […]
Jurgen Klopp has distanced himself from taking on the vacant England job, saying it would be “the biggest loss of face in the history of football”.
Klopp, who left Liverpool at the end of last season after a nine-year stay on Merseyside, is one of many names linked with taking over from Gareth Southgate. Southgate led England to back-to-back European Championship finals, failing to win in both and stepped down from his role after their defeat to Spain at Euro 2024. […]
Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal for £20.7m on a seven-year contract.
The 22-year-old Dane made 37 appearances for Villarreal last season after becoming the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. “This move is a dream come true,” said Jorgensen. “I am very excited to have signed for Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world. “I can’t wait to get to know everyone and to start playing with […]
Iconic musician Onyeka Onwenu sadly passed away on July 30 at the age of 72.
Celebrated Nigerian artist Onyeka Onwenu,aged 72, tragically collapsed and died following a vibrant performance at a festive gathering in Lagos. After performing at a birthday celebration, she suddenly collapsed upon returning to her seat. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was later declared deceased. Onyeka Onwenu’s passing has left many questions […]
Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, 72, slumps and dies after performing at a party in Lagos
The music icon reportedly d!ed on Tuesday night, July 30, at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after she slumped shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos. She was 72. According to a source close to the family, Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform. After her […]
Hosts France will play Argentina in the Olympic men’s football quarter-finals after progressing to the last eight by beating New Zealand to top Group A.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta got the opening goal for a dominant France who registered an impressive 34 shots to New Zealand’s nine. Mateta gave them a 19th-minute lead and New Zealand soon found themselves placed under relentless pressure as the hosts looked to add to their tally. They managed to hold out until the […]