Martin Odegaard calmly converted a penalty in the 84th minute to hand Arsenal a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in a lively pre-season clash held in Singapore on Sunday. Before kick-off, Arsenal’s newest acquisition, Viktor Gyökeres—signed a day earlier from Sporting Lisbon—was unveiled to the crowd of over 38,700 fans. Though he didn’t feature in the match, the Swedish striker soaked in the atmosphere from the bench and could potentially…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and in the process, secured their record 10th continental title. The Falcons made a phenomenal comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2. The president took to his official X account to say, ”They chose to accept this mission. They understood the assignment.” ”Our Superior Super Falcons delivered…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final on Saturday, securing their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The win was a sweet redemption for Justin Madugu’s squad, who had been knocked out by the North Africans in the semi-finals of the previous edition. Despite a dominant start by Nigeria, Morocco took the lead in the 13th…

President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Super Falcons ahead of their highly anticipated clash with host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), urging the team to finish strong and secure their 10th continental title. In a personal statement released on Saturday, Tinubu expressed pride in the team’s performance and spirit throughout the tournament. “You will finish strong by the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the full disbursement of match bonuses and allowances for the Super Falcons ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final clash with Morocco on 26 July. The announcement was made by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He confirmed that all entitlements, covering players, coaching staff, and team officials—have been cleared for immediate…

In a remarkable display of resilience and timeless talent, Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman in professional tennis history to win a tour-level singles match, defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open on Tuesday night. At 45, Williams delivered a vintage performance filled with powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes, triumphing over an opponent 22 years her junior. Her victory marks her first in singles since August 2023 in…

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Falcons to go all the way and clinch the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. He made this call in a post on his X page following Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the semi-final clash. While congratulating the team, Tinubu described their win as well deserved, commending the players for their resilience and outstanding performance. READ ALSO: Nigeria,…

Former French football star and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini has fallen victim to an early morning burglary at his home near Marseille, resulting in the theft of several irreplaceable items from his legendary career. The break-in occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Friday at Platini’s residence in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. According to French outlet RTL, the 69 year old was awakened by an unusual noise coming from his garden. Upon…

Oleksandr Usyk has become boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time after beating Britain’s Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian, 38, knocked Dubois down with a stunning right hook midway through round five, before finishing the job moments later with a devastating left hook to the chin of the 27-year-old. Dubois was bidding to avenge his previous loss to Usyk and become the UK’s first undisputed…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has honoured the athletes who participated in the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He rewarded them with cash prizes and certificates in recognition of their performance. At a reception held at the state banquet hall in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq described the athletes as ‘heroes and heroines’, noting that their achievements had brought pride and honour to Kwara. READ ALSO: Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara…

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo in a deal worth £65 million, potentially rising to £70m with add-ons. The move makes Mbeumo the most expensive player sold in Brentford’s history and continues a summer of bold spending under new manager Ruben Amorim. The Cameroon international is expected to undergo his medical in the coming days ahead of United’s pre-season tour of the United States,…

Norwegian skier who won bronze in ski cross at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Audun Grønvold, has died after being struck by lightning. The Norwegian Ski Federation announced on Wednesday. He was 49. Grønvold was injured during a cabin trip and, despite being rushed to the hospital for treatment, died on Tuesday night as a result of the injuries he sustained. “It is with great sadness that we have received…