Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have soared to a historic 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, marking the first time any African team has broken into the global top 10 FIBA Basketball This impressive climb stems from Nigeria securing their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The championship not only cemented their continental dominance but also earned qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Their unbeaten streak in the tournament reaches 29 games, a testament to their consistency and prowess. FIBA rankings United States remains the world leader in the FIBA…

The wait is over — the 2025/26 Premier League season begins tonight, and all eyes are on Anfield as champions Liverpool host Bournemouth in the curtain-raiser. With new signings bedding in, title contenders strengthening, and the Africa Cup of Nations looming in mid-season, this campaign promises drama from August to May. Leagues matches this season Liverpool enter the campaign as favourites to retain their crown, having bolstered an already formidable squad with high-profile arrivals. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike all make their league debuts tonight, signalling the Reds’ intent to keep evolving under Arne Slot. Manchester…

Tottenham Hotspur have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the racial abuse directed at forward Mathys Tel following their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The north London club, who lost 4-3 on penalties after letting slip a two-goal lead, branded the perpetrators “nothing but cowards” after the 20-year-old was targeted on social media. Tel, who entered the match as a substitute in the 79th minute, was one of two Spurs players to miss in the shootout. “Mathys showed bravery and courage to step forward and take a penalty,” the club said. “Yet those who abuse him…

Nottingham Forest are in advanced negotiations with Ligue 1 club Rennes over the signing of French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of a busy 2025-26 campaign. Kalimuendo, 23, enjoyed a prolific season in France last term, scoring 18 goals in all competitions as Rennes finished 12th in the league. His performances have drawn interest from several clubs, but Forest are believed to be leading the race, with discussions now at an advanced stage. The move comes as Forest prepare for their return to European competition. The East Midlands side qualified for…

Sudan striker Abdel Raouf Yagoub has openly mocked the home-based Super Eagles after his side’s emphatic 4-0 victory in their Group B clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship in Zanzibar. Kwesi Appiah’s Falcons produced a near-perfect performance at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday night, dismantling Nigeria with pace, precision and ruthless finishing. The result leaves Sudan top of Group B with four points from three matches and in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals. The game’s opening goal came in the 25th minute when Yagoub’s shot took a heavy deflection off Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenege and wrong-footed…

Armand Duplantis has done it again. The Swedish pole vault sensation broke the men’s world record for an astonishing 13th time on Tuesday night, clearing 6.29m at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. The 25-year-old double Olympic and world champion has made a career out of pushing his own limits, and this latest triumph continues a remarkable run of dominance in his event. The achievement marks the third time in 2025 that Duplantis has rewritten the record books. In June, he set the previous record of 6.28m at the Stockholm Diamond League, once again raising the bar – quite literally…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) begin their 2025-26 campaign with another chance at silverware as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup in Udine, Italy.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to join Leeds United on a free transfer, with the former Everton striker due to undergo a medical at the newly promoted Premier League club.

Alvaro Morata has launched a scathing parting shot at Galatasaray after his loan spell with the Turkish club was cut short, accusing them of failing to uphold “fundamental values” and honour agreed commitments. The 32-year-old Spain captain joined Galatasaray on loan from AC Milan in February, with the option for a permanent transfer worth €10 million (£8.6m). However, just six months later, the deal has been terminated by mutual consent. In a statement, Galatasaray confirmed that Milan will receive a €5 million (£4.3m) termination fee, while Morata has waived outstanding payments totalling €651,562 (£562,982). The former Real Madrid, Juventus, and…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been left out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain in Udine, Italy, after repeated incidents of lateness, manager Thomas Frank has confirmed. The 27-year-old Malian international, a regular in Spurs’ midfield since joining from Brighton in 2022, was omitted from the travelling party for Wednesday night’s showpiece fixture. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Frank made it clear that the decision was a disciplinary matter, not a tactical one. “Bissouma isn’t here because of disciplinary reasons,” Frank stated bluntly. “He has been late several times, the latest one…