Victor Osimhen made a decisive return from injury as Galatasaray thrashed fierce rivals Fenerbahce 3-0 on Sunday to take a major step toward retaining the Turkish Super Lig crown. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring five minutes before halftime, reacting sharply inside the box to finish from close range and ignite celebrations at Rams Park. It was a timely…
Champions-elect Inter Milan surrendered a two-goal advantage on Sunday as Torino battled back for a dramatic 2-2 draw, forcing the Serie A leaders to wait longer before sealing the title. Despite dropping points, Inter remain firmly in control at the top of the table with 79 points, 10 clear of second-placed Napoli, with only four matches left to play….
Chelsea secured a place in the FA Cup final after edging Leeds United 1-0 in their semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Blues delivered a composed performance and got the decisive breakthrough in the 23rd minute when Enzo Fernandez found the net with a well-taken finish to hand his side the advantage. Chelsea controlled large spells of…
FIFA is considering a major increase in prize money for all 48 teams that will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as preparations continue for the biggest edition of the tournament in history. The proposal is expected to be discussed at Tuesday’s FIFA Council meeting ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver. If approved, participating nations could…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the financial rewards for teams competing at the forthcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with a total prize fund of $715,000 allocated for the tournament. Under the announced structure, the eventual champions will pocket $125,000, an amount valued at approximately ₦168.9 million. The runners-up are set to receive $90,000 as reward…
A pulsating Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs ended level at 1–1 after a second half packed with emotion, momentum swings, and a stadium atmosphere that lived up to every expectation in front of 88,120 spectators. The deadlock was broken in the 65th minute when Pule Mmodi struck to give Chiefs the lead. The moment triggered a…
Experienced Nigerian coach Abdul Maikaba has been appointed as the new head coach of the Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team.Maikaba takes over from Aliyu Zubairu, who led the team to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile last year. Reports indicate the appointment is part of efforts to build on the recent…
The country’s focus falls on FNB Stadium this weekend as Orlando Pirates host Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a high-stakes Betway Premiership showdown on Sunday afternoon. It’s all to play for in this instalment of the Soweto Derby with the two titans colliding as the league season edges towards an exciting finish. They clash just as the Buccaneers look…
Former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, sharing a deeply personal account of his health battle marked by calm resolve and quiet strength. The 67-year-old disclosed that he received the diagnosis in April last year before undergoing surgery to remove his prostate just a month later, in May. Despite the gravity…
The Rwanda Premier League has unveiled Bank of Kigali as the new official sponsors of the Premier League which is now rebranded BK Pro League. During the unveiling at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday, it was announced that Bank of Kigali will sink 3.25 billion Rwanda Francs (US$2.2 million) in the Rwanda Premier League covering five years. The partnership…
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A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
