Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

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…

Arsenal have stormed into the UEFA Champions League(UCL) final for the first time in 20 years, sealing a hard-fought 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid with a disciplined 1-0 win in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka delivered the decisive blow, firing home just before halftime to send the Emirates into the finals. The Gunners then stood firm in the second half, repelling Atletico’s pressure through resolute defending and crucial saves to book their place in the May 30 final in Budapest. Henry Praises Arsenal’s Composure Appearing as a pundit after the match, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry…

Despite a dip in form, Phil Foden has reportedly agreed to a new long-term contract with Manchester City, a move that reinforces the club’s faith in one of its most talented players. The agreement, which runs until 2030, also includes an option to extend the deal by an additional year until 2031. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano , the deal has already been sealed, with the midfielder set to officially sign a contract that secures his long-term future at the Etihad. “Phil Foden signs new deal at Manchester City valid until June 2030, agreement sealed. ‎Man City show full…

Manchester City fought back bravely to earn a point after a 3-3 draw against Everton, leaving them with five points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City dominated the early stages and took the lead just before halftime through Jeremy Doku. Everton responded strongly in the second half as substitute Thierno Barry scored twice and Jake O’Brien added a header to turn the game around. City showed fighting spirit when Erling Haaland pulled one back before Doku struck a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser to salvage a point. Pep Guardiola acknowledged that City’s margin for error is now zero. “We…