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South Africa’s Drisus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya via submission to retain his UFC middleweight title.  Adesanya was forced to tap out in submission with his neck locked in a rear-naked choke by Du Plessis in…

• Says ‘I’m Open To Any Coaching Job Home, Abroad’ After the rain comes sunshine for former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia. Siasia’s agony is over after he was forced to endure a five-year ban from August 16,…

Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season on Friday. Zirkzee, lacking match fitness after his…

The father of Spain Euro 2024 star Lamine Yamal has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a car park on Wednesday evening, according to reports. Daily Mail reports that a fight reportedly broke out in the…

Premier League clubs were slow to splash their cash in the early months of the transfer window but business has picked up ahead of the start to the new season on Friday. AFP Sports looks at five of the major…

Vinicius, 24, was approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials to inquire about his interest of moving to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a…

Renowned prophet and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to snub a move to Chelsea, claiming that the striker will not have the best…

West Ham United have signed defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15m. The 26-year-old has penned a seven-year deal with the Hammers. Wan-Bissaka left Crystal Palace for Manchester United in a…

As the Premier League gears up for the new season, a cutting-edge AI-powered supercomputer has made its predictions on the final standings. According to simulations run 10,000 times by Opta’s advanced algorithm,…

Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have completed their medicals at Manchester United’s…

Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros ($93 million). “The club has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the…

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in last year’s elections, Peter Obi, has demanded a thorough probe of the dismal outing of Nigeria’s contingent to this year’s Olympics games in Paris, France. Obi…

They have provided us with drama, gold medals, and inspiration through their legendary Olympic performances. Now, they are likely stepping away from the spotlight forever, leaving us with cherished memories.…

Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the club amid the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the Nigerian forward. Osimhen, the…

Manchester United are on the verge of completing a significant double transfer from Bayern…

Tottenham bolstered their attacking options for the new Premier League season with the signing of striker Dominic Ayodele Solanke from Bournemouth in a deal that could reach £65 million ($83 million). The…

Manchester City avenged their FA Cup defeat against Manchester United to lift the Community Shield 7-6 on penalties on Saturday, after a 1-1 draw at Wembley. The game exploded into life in the final 10 minutes…

The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final…

It’s Man Utd vs Man City in what will be the 194th Manchester derby. The Premier League champions, Manchester City, and 2023/24 FA Cup winners, Manchester United, will rekindle their rivalry in the 2024 Community Shield…

Stefanos Tsitsipas ended his long-time coaching collaboration with his father on Friday, announcing the decision on social media. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my collaboration with my…

Salwa Eid Naser, a Nigerian-born athlete, has won silver for Bahrain in the 400m women’s event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She crossed the finish line in 48.53 seconds behind Marileidy Paulino from the…

Lee Carsley has been appointed interim England manager as the search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues. The 50-year-old has stepped up from his role as England Under-21 boss to replace Southgate, who resigned…

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has clarified the circumstances that led Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye to compete on a borrowed bicycle during one of the Paris 2024 Olympic races. Enoh explained that Team…

The quartet of Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathanial, Dubem Amene, and Chidi Okezie, have been disqualified from the men’s 4x400m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday.