Aryna Sabalenka etched her name in tennis history on Sunday as she claimed her third consecutive Wuhan Open title with a gritty 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen in a high-octane final. The win cements Sabalenka’s dominance at the tournament, making her the first player to win the Wuhan Open three times and extending her undefeated streak at the event to 17 matches. The final between the 26-year-old…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Libya after being stranded at an airport for hours. The team was diverted to Al Abraq Airport, approximately 230 kilometers away from their intended destination in Benghazi, and were left locked inside the airport overnight, sparking outrage among players and officials. The Nigerian team was scheduled to land in Benghazi on Sunday to…

Boxing fans worldwide are bracing for another blockbuster bout between British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, as the rematch between the two giants is tentatively set for February 2024. The clash, which promises to be a significant moment in modern heavyweight boxing, will be part of the Riyadh Season, an entertainment and sports festival that takes place annually in Saudi Arabia from October to March. Turki Alalshikh, the chairman…

Premier League side Fulham have expressed serious interest in Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, with a potential move being considered for the upcoming January transfer window. Arokodare, currently plying his trade with Belgian Pro League club KRC Genk, has caught the attention of clubs across Europe with his impressive form this season. The 23-year-old forward has been in scintillating form for Genk, scoring six goals in 10 league appearances during the…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, along with officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), are now boarding a flight to return home after enduring a frustrating and lengthy delay in Libya. The decision comes after the team faced over 15 hours of being stranded at the airport due to a diversion from their intended destination of Benghazi. Players had expressed their concerns on social…

Frustrations are running high among Nigeria’s Super Eagles as players express their desire to return home following a harrowing travel ordeal. The team, which arrived in Libya for the second leg of their AFCON qualifiers against Libya, faced significant delays after being diverted from their intended destination of Benghazi to Al Abaq. Stranded at the airport for over 15 hours, the players have voiced their concerns on social media, with…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has expressed strong condemnation over the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The New Daily Prime gathered that Libyan officials detained the Super Eagles at Al Abraq Airport for over 12 hours upon their arrival, leading to the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) withdrawal of the team from the 2025 Africa Cup of…

A former goalkeeper of the Green Eagles of Nigeria (as it was called then), Peter Fregene, is dead. He died after a protracted illness. He was aged 77 years old. A fellow international teammate and close friend of the deceased, Segun Odegbami broke the news in a heartfelt Facebook post on Sunday night. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died in the presence of Tina, his wife, and two of…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pulled the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian delegation, en route to Benghazi for the crucial match, encountered unexpected difficulties when their chartered aircraft was diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport primarily used for hajj operations. Upon arrival, the team was left…

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has departed the Spain national team camp following the team’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday. Yamal returns to Barcelona ahead of Spain’s next game against Serbia after picking up a knock in Saturday’s victory against Denmark. The forward is set to miss Spain’s next fixture with Serbia on Tuesday as he recovers under the supervision of his club’s personnel.The 17-year-old’s return to Barca is a…

The interim manager of the England national team Lee Carsley is not looking forward to be made substantive manager, according to reports. The Irish took over the leadership of the Three Lions after Gareth Southgate left the role during the summer. Carsley was appointed on an interim basis to oversee three national team camps from September to November. Overseeing his second England camp, he has managed the Three Lions in…

Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich has taken a somewhat differing position from what many top footballers recently expressed about the increasing number of fixtures they have to play in. The midfielder spoke to German outfit Deutsche Welle, acknowledging how unpopular his opinion might be. He said, “Maybe I’m making myself a bit unpopular, but I like to play a lot of games. In football, there will always be…