Alonso calls in sick ahead of 400th F1 race weekend
MEXICO CITY, – Aston Martin’s double world champion Fernando Alonso called in sick on Thursday ahead of what will be his record 400th Formula One Grand Prix weekend. The team said the 43-year-old Spaniard, who had been due to take part in a news conference at Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, was feeling unwell and […]
Nigeria move up in FIFA rankings as Argentina maintains top spot
Nigeria has moved up three places in the latest Men’s World football ranking made public today by the World Football Governing Body FIFA. Despite the aborted encounter against Libya, the Super Eagles are now 33rd from 36th, thanks to their impressive performances against Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Morocco jumped […]
Athletics Federation of Nigeria hails President Tinubu over the appointment of Mallam Dikko
The AthIetics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has showered praises on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-introducing the National Sports Commission as the all purpose vehicle to drive the development and growth of Sports in the country. The President of the AFN, Chief Tonobok Okowa, in a statement made […]
AS FAR Criticizes Refereeing in Draw Against Raja in Botola pro
The management of the Royal Armed Forces Sports Association (AS FAR) has expressed its discontent with the refereeing decisions during their match against Raja Casablanca in the seventh round of the Botola Pro D1 Inwi. In an official statement, the club said, “The management of the Royal Armed Forces Sports Association strongly disapproves of the […]
Slot can do no wrong as Liverpool’s stand-ins deliver
Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his stand-in players as two of them — Darwin Nunez and Caoimhin Kelleher — helped maintain the club’s scintillating start to the season with a 1-0 victory away to RB Leipzig on Wednesday. The win was Liverpool’s third out of three in the Champions League and meant they have won […]
United’s Ten Hag unfazed by absence ahead of Fenerbahce test
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident his side are strong enough to win at Turkish side Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday despite missing several key players. Captain Bruno Fernandes is serving a one-match ban after being shown a red card in their 3-3 draw with Porto and fellow midfielder Mason Mount […]
Zimbabwe set T20 records in massive win
Sikandar Raza smashed an unbeaten 133 in 43 balls as Zimbabwe set a record innings score of 344 for four in their T20 World Cup sub regional Africa qualifier against The Gambia on Wednesday, and went on to claim the largest win in the format. Raza launched 15 sixes in Nairobi to score his maiden […]
Mourinho seeks winner’s medal and bonus if Man City are stripped of titles
Jose Mourinho cheekily said he is looking to add a fourth Premier League medal to his glittering cabinet if Manchester City are stripped of their titles and rivals Manchester United are awarded the Premier League trophy for the 2017-18 season. Mourinho, who won three titles with Chelsea, guided United to a second-place finish behind City […]
Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, both he and tournament organisers said on Wednesday. Serbian Djokovic, 37, the reigning champion in Paris who has won a record 24 Grand Slam crowns and 40 Masters titles, did not reveal the reason for his withdrawal. “Unfortunately, I won’t be playing the Paris Masters this year,” […]
Spectacular Haaland leads Man City past Sparta Prague 5-0 in Champions League
MANCHESTER, England, 
– Erling Haaland back-heeled home a stunning strike, the first of two goals on the night for Manchester City’s goal-scoring machine, as City cruised past Sparta Prague 5-0 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten in their Champions League campaign. Phil Foden, John Stones and Matheus Nunes also scored for Pep Guardiola’s side who […]