Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Luis Enrique has led Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)  to secure their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title after a 2-0 victory against title rivals Lens. Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored his 19th goal of the season just before the 30-minute mark. Substitute Ibrahim Mbaye then added a second goal late in the game. These strikes gave PSG an unbeatable nine-point lead at the top with only one match remaining. This victory adds to their impressive trophy collection this season. The team had already lifted the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and French Champions Trophy. They still have a chance to…

On Day 2 of the Senior Athletics Championship in Ghana, Nigerian sprinters bagged medals, with star hurdler Tobi Amusan winning the first gold medal for Nigeria. The world record holder dominated the women’s 100m hurdles and beat her opponents to claim the top spot. She added this victory to her rich collection of medals on the continental stage. Compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo also delivered a strong performance and won bronze in the same event. These results boosted Team Nigeria’s excellent showing at the championships. After the race, Amusan advised young athletes not to let fear stop them from pursuing their dreams.…

‎‎In a bid to match the all-time La Liga record of 100 points, Alaves has denied newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona from reaching the 100-point mark after a 1-0 defeat. ‎Ibrahim Diabate scored in first-half stoppage time to give Alaves a vital win. The goal lifted Quique Sanchez Flores’s team out of the relegation zone and up to 15th place. ‎Barcelona coach Hansi Flick handed 21-year-old centre-back Alvaro Cortes his debut. He also made several other changes to the team that beat Real Madrid in El Clasico. However, the champions looked tired after their title celebrations. ‎Barcelona controlled the ball and…

World record holder and five times national champion Tobi Amusan is set to begin another major chapter in her already remarkable career as she launches her campaign for a third African 100 metres hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships. The championship, which begins today, is being hosted at the University of Ghana and is expected to attract some of the continent’s finest track and field athletes. Tobi Amusan enters the competition as one of Africa’s most decorated and dominant sprinters in the hurdles event. Over the years, she has built an impressive record at continental level, collecting…

Barcelona sealed their second straight Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in an exciting El Clasico at Camp Nou. The victory pushed Hansi Flick’s team 14 points clear with three matches left. This win confirmed Barcelona’s 29th La Liga crown. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the first half. He curled a brilliant free-kick into the top corner from 20 yards. Then Ferran Torres doubled the lead minutes later. He finished smartly after Dani Olmo’s clever backheel assist. The two goals came inside the first 18 minutes and set a strong tone for the hosts. Meanwhile, a minute’s…

Nigeria’s Falconets displayed remarkable resilience on Saturday as they secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup despite a narrow 2-1 defeat in the second leg. The team advanced with a 3-2 aggregate victory, booking their spot at the tournament scheduled for Poland from September 5 to 27. Malawi struck first in the ninth minute when Faith Chimzimu headed home to give the hosts an early lead. Nigeria responded aggressively, with Kindness Ifeanyi delivering a dangerous cross that Favour Nkwocha met powerfully, only for her shot to crash against the woodwork. Chimzimu doubled Malawi’s lead in the 56th…

Galatasaray has secured the Turkish Super Lig title after fighting back to defeat Antalyaspor on Saturday night, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivering another match-winning performance. The encounter began at a high tempo as Antalyaspor showed early determination against the league leaders. Their pressure paid off just before half-time when Soner Dikmen found the back of the net in the 45th minute, silencing the home supporters and giving the visitors a crucial advantage heading into the break. However, Galatasaray returned for the second half with renewed energy and urgency. The home side pushed forward in search of an equaliser, and…

Sporting Lagos claimed their first-ever NNL title with a hard-fought victory against rivals Inter Lagos in the decisive Lagos Derby on Friday at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The two sides produced a tense and exciting derby. Inter Lagos started brightly and took the lead in the seventh minute through Hassan Bashiru, who beat his marker before calmly slotting past goalkeeper Gafar Olaniyan. However, Sporting Lagos responded strongly, fought back, and secured the vital win they needed. Heading into the final round of the NNL Super 4 playoffs, Sporting Lagos led the table with six points. They delivered a strong…

Aston Villa stormed back emphatically after 44 years and revived their dreams of claiming a major European trophy. On Thursday night, the Villans crushed Nottingham Forest 4-0 at a raucous Villa Park, securing a commanding 4-1 aggregate victory to reach the Europa League final. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in the 36th minute, calmly slotting home from close range after a dazzling run by Emiliano Buendía despite shaking off a head injury moments earlier. Moreover, Buendía doubled the lead from the penalty spot following a VAR-reviewed foul on Pau Torres. Furthermore, captain John McGinn sealed the rout with two clinical…

Andrée Jeglertz etched his name into WSL history as only the second manager to claim the top spot in his debut season as Manchester City ended Chelsea’s six-year dominance by clinching their first Women’s Super League title after a decade-long wait. Arsenal’s draw at Brighton on Wednesday night sealed the deal for City, who now sit uncatchable at the summit ahead of their final league fixture against West Ham on Saturday, May 16. Moreover, this triumph shines even brighter because Jeglertz achieved it in his very first campaign after replacing Gareth Taylor. The players responded magnificently to his leadership, overcoming…