Montenegrin club FK Arsenal Tivat have seen their suspension from European competition reduced from 10 years to seven after a successful appeal to UEFA. The original sanction, handed down in July following allegations of match-fixing, would have barred the club from continental football until 2035. The revised ruling now limits the punishment to the end of the 2031-32 season. The case stemmed from Arsenal Tivat’s involvement in the 2023-24 Europa…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Umar Tanko-Yakasai, Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), has called on members of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group to intensify grassroots sensitisation on government policies, leveraging the group’s newly launched handbook. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the group to his Abuja residence on Tuesday, where the handbook was unveiled. The event, attended by coordinators from all 36 states and the Federal…

By Jeremiah Aminu Jacob was horror-stricken as he gazed at the dangling body of his friend, Ayo, swaying left and right on a noose like a clock’s pendulum. His feet were outstretched, his arms freely dancing alongside his lifeless body; his head arched forward with the noose buried deep in his gullet. His eyes were white with emptiness, and his breathless mouth was frozen in a final gasp, spittle drooling…

By Boluwatife Kehinde It was a night of milestones at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala rolled out its glittering honours. Among the evening’s biggest highlights was the historic introduction of the Women’s Yashin Trophy, awarded for the very first time to a female goalkeeper. The spotlight fell on Chiamaka Nnadozie, as the Nigerian international finished fourth in the rankings, underlining her status as…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé etched his name into football history on Monday night, winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or at a glittering ceremony in Paris. The French forward delivered a sensational 2024/25 campaign, scoring 35 goals and providing 16 assists across all competitions. His brilliance inspired PSG to a historic treble — their long-awaited UEFA Champions League triumph, the Ligue 1 crown, and the Coupe de France.…

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has voiced frustration over the Premier League’s scheduling, claiming his side were unfairly disadvantaged in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal rescued a point for the Gunners, leaving City to lament what they say was an unbalanced fixture calendar. City had only 66 hours to recover from their 2-0 home victory over Napoli in the Champions League on…

Christian Horner has formally departed Red Bull Racing, concluding a remarkable two-decade tenure as the team’s principal, following his controversial dismissal in July. While Red Bull’s official statement made no mention of financial details, sources have confirmed that Horner received a severance package worth 60 million euros (£52 million), making it one of the largest pay-offs in sports history. Horner, 51, had led Red Bull since the team’s inception in…

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has thrown his support behind Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award, describing the Egyptian as the most impactful and consistent player over the course of last season. Speaking in an interview with British GQ, the Brazilian midfielder admitted that the competition for football’s most prestigious individual prize is always fierce but believes Salah’s performances stand out among his peers. “It’s very…

Former Nigerian international and youth coach Fatai Amoo has expressed confidence that the Flying Eagles will deliver a strong performance at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The tournament, which runs from September 27 to October 19, offers Nigeria’s youth team another chance to chase their elusive first title at this level. The Flying Eagles have been drawn into Group F, where they will face Colombia, Norway, and…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has credited prayers and intercession from citizens for sustaining his administration through challenging moments. The governor spoke on Sunday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area (LGA), during a thanksgiving service marking the church’s 2025 Harvest of Divine Possibilities and Thanksgiving. Accompanied by his wife, Valerie, and other dignitaries, Governor Fubara described the church as his spiritual foundation and the place…

Liverpool’s summer signing Hugo Ekitike continued his dream start to life at Anfield with another influential performance in the 2-1 Merseyside derby victory over Everton. His seamless transition from Eintracht Frankfurt to the Premier League has not only delivered goals but also created an unexpected tactical conundrum for new head coach Arne Slot. Signed for £70m after a hot pursuit that saw Liverpool edge out Newcastle United, the 23-year-old Frenchman…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles continued their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against host nation Chile in a friendly encounter played on Saturday. The fixture, staged as part of both nations’ warm-up schedule, gave coach Aliyu Zubairu valuable insights into his squad ahead of the global tournament, which kicks off later this month. The w started brightly and showed great composure against a technically…