Maintain Otto Addo despite AFCON 2025 no-show – Nana Akomea advises GFA
Vice chairman of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Manifesto Committee, Nana Akomea, has advised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to retain Black Stars coach Otto Addo despite calls for his sacking. Nana Akomeah who speaking on radio program in Accra, defended Otto Addo, despite his failure to qualify Ghana for next year’s AFCON in Morocco. […]
Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes ‘more trophies’
MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola committed himself to Manchester City for another two years on Thursday and quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign. Guardiola ended uncertainty about his future by signing a contract extension that would prolong his tenure as City manager to 11 seasons. “I have said this many […]
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal prepared to serve in what turned out to be the last tennis match of his career, a woman’s voice broke the silence from the stands: “You make Spain proud!” Not long after that, Nadal was wiping away tears from his face and waving goodbye to his fans. His […]
Three clubs wants Ademola Lookman in the summer
…Man United ready to match the valuation for winger…Atalanta look to hold talks with the player over a new contract Manchester United are alongside Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain as serious suitors for the potential transfer of Super Eagles of Nigeria and Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Manchester United are closely monitoring Lookman at the moment […]
Fenerbahce drop Puma for Adidas after Galatasary-fuelled dispute</script
Fenerbahce are swapping Puma for a five-year deal with Adidas after a dispute with Puma who had opted to prioritise their deal with Galatasary in the Turkish market. While Fenerbahce have gained the reputation of being able to start an argument in a room on their own, the refusal to play second-fiddle to Puma’s focus […]
Bryan defends doubles gamble after U.S. Davis Cup exit
MALAGA, Spain, – United States skipper Bob Bryan stood by his decision to field debutant Ben Shelton in an inexperienced doubles duo after his side’s Davis Cup quarter-final loss to Australia on Thursday. The tie in Malaga was poised at 1-1 after Shelton lost his first-ever Davis Cup rubber to Thanasi Kokkinakis despite having […]
Injured Bulls F Patrick Williams returns to Chicago for tests
Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore foot. The team said the tests and his absence are precautionary, a step the Bulls felt was necessary to protect Williams, 23, during the front-loaded early season schedule. Williams first appeared […]
Germany overpower Canada to set up Davis Cup semi with Netherlands
MALAGA, Spain, – Germany beat Canada 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals where they will face the Netherlands who advanced with a stunning upset of hosts Spain.
Without world number two Alexander Zverev, Germany went ahead when Daniel Altmaier beat Gabriel Diallo 7-6(5) 6-4 and Jan-Lennard Struff fought back to […]
Sabalenka eyes Serena-like dominance in the power game
BENGALURU, – A sparkling 2024 in which Aryna Sabalenka swept the hardcourt Grand Slams and clinched the year-end world number one ranking has left the powerful Belarusian dreaming of dominating the women’s game as Serena Williams did for so long. Once best known for a propensity to lose her cool on court, Sabalenka has transformed […]
Brilliant Paolini leads Italy to fifth Billie Jean King Cup title
MALAGA, Spain, – Jasmine Paolini put on a tennis masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in the final on Wednesday. A year after Italy suffered a heartbreaking defeat […]