Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Chelsea have hired the former Real Madrid boos Xabi Alonso as their new head coach following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. Alonso takes over at Stamford Bridge after a short spell at Real Madrid. He started the job in June 2025 but left in January 2026. During his time there, he managed 34 games, won 24, drew 4, and lost 6. Before Real Madrid, Alonso built a great reputation at Bayer Leverkusen. He joined in October 2022 and led the team until May 2025. In 140 games, he recorded 88 wins, 33 draws, and 19 losses. He guided Leverkusen to…

Pep Guardiola secured his 20th trophy in his 10th season as Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final. New signing Antonio Semenyo scored the only goal of the match. Erling Haaland provided a strong assist for the winner. Earlier, Haaland had fired City ahead in the first half, but the referee correctly ruled the goal offside. Rodri then rose to head the ball, but Joao Pedro blocked it bravely. City kept passing the ball well yet failed to test Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. At the other end, João Pedro created a chance, but Abdukodir Khusanov defended well.…

The Nigeria U20 Falconets have been placed in Group F of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, setting up a challenging group stage against European powerhouse Spain, Asian side China, and debutants New Caledonia. The draw took place on Thursday in Łódź, Poland, for the 12th edition of the tournament, scheduled to run from September 5 to 27, 2026. The Falconets will be looking to navigate a tough group as they aim for their first-ever title at the competition. Nigeria have a proud history at the U-20 Women’s World Cup. They are one of Africa’s most successful…

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…