US Toxicologist’s report received
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Lawal Pedro (SAN), has given the assurance that trial will commence soon to unravel the persons behind the death of the late Singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. While answering questions from journalists on Monday on the long delay that the case has […]
Super Eagles and Leverkusen’s Boniface to miss Brest game following Sunday’s car crash
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will be without their Nigeria striker Victor Boniface for Wednesday’s Champions League game at Brest, as the player is still dealing with the shock of a car crash he was involved in on Sunday. Coach Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday. Boniface was a passenger in a car involved in a crash […]
FIFA President lauds Morocco for hosting upcoming Women’s U17 World Cup editions
Gianni Infantino, President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), expressed gratitude to Morocco for hosting the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Notably, FIFA has awarded Morocco the rights to host the tournament from 2025 to 2029. His remarks came during the opening of the 46th General Assembly of the Confederation […]
Luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
LONDON, – French luxury brand Chanel will sponsor Britain’s historic Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race next year in the first sporting sponsorship for the company known for its tailored suits and quilted purses. Luxury fashion companies are increasingly moving into the sports sponsorship space in a bid to attract new audiences. LVMH (LVMH.PA), opens new […]
Glasgow confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, the Scottish city stepping in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew due to cost concerns, with organisers set to deliver a pared-down edition of the multi-sport event. Among the sports to be axed from the programme are badminton, cricket, hockey and rugby […]
Leong Jun Hao suffers in the Denmark Open
Malaysia’s men singles department will continue to lag behind if nothing extraordinary is done to restore its past glory. National No. 1 Leong Jun Hao went down in the first round of the Denmark Open while independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia did not take part due to injury. While Zii Jia is charting his own […]
United Cup is here to stay, says tournament director
SYDNEY, – United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow is confident the future of the event is rock solid despite the debate over the crowded tennis calendar and Saudi Arabia’s interest in launching an ATP Masters event early in the season. The $10 million mixed team tournament, the result of a partnership between Tennis Australia and […]
Britain’s Alex Yee adds triathlon world title le to Olympic gold
British Olympic champion Alex Yee finished third after a barn-storming run in the men’s triathlon World Championship Finals in Torremolinos, Spain on Sunday to win his first world title. Yee, who won gold at this year’s Paris Games, crossed the line in 01:43:50, over a minute behind the winner, Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde (01:42:22) […]
“The kid is special ” Gary Lineker hails Fatawu Issahaku
Former England international and Leicester City legend Gary Lineker has lavished praise on Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, calling him a “special kid” after the 19-year-old’s impressive display in Leicester City’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Southampton. Fatawu came off the bench with Leicester trailing 2-0 and immediately made an impact, providing the assist that […]
CAF has seen progress under Patrice Motsepe,says Kurt Okraku
WAFU B President Kurt Okraku has openly endorsed Dr Patrice Motsepe for a second term as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), praising his impactful leadership since taking over the position. During a meeting in Addis Ababa with the WAFU B Zonal Union, Okraku expressed gratitude for the strides made under Motsepe’s […]