By Boluwatife Kehinde Manchester United ended their winless Premier League run after Ruben Amorim guided his side to a dramatic 3-2 victory over newly promoted Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. The result brought relief following two league games without a win and a shock Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town in midweek. United started brightly and benefited from good fortune when Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen turned the ball…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Tobi Amusan, the women’s 100m hurdles world record holder, has withdrawn from the Diamond League final in Zurich. The event, which marks the climax of the 2023 Diamond League season, began on Wednesday and concludes today, Thursday. READ ALSO: Tobi Amusan breaks silence on doping scandal in new documentary Amusan recently endured a difficult outing in Lausanne, finishing fifth with a time of 12.82 seconds. Despite this setback,…

Manchester United suffered an embarrassing League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby on Wednesday, losing 12-11 in a marathon penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. League Two side Grimsby led 2-0 with just 15 minutes to play thanks to goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren. Bryan Mbeumo had sparked a late rally from the Red Devils with his first goal for the club, but the Cameroonian missed the decisive spot-kick…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  Morocco is set to face Madagascar in the much-anticipated final of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The showdown, marking the tournament’s eighth edition, will take place on Saturday in Nairobi after both teams successfully navigated their semi-final clashes on Tuesday. Over the past three weeks, the tournament—jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda—has delivered thrilling encounters and unforgettable moments. READ ALSO: Libya pulls out of CHAN 2024…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has sustained an injury while playing for his club, Chippa United, just weeks before the decisive World Cup qualifiers. The 29-year-old was stretchered off during the first half of Tuesday’s league clash against Richards Bay, in visible pain and unable to continue. READ ALSO: Lawal backs Eagles squad to beat Rwanda, South Africa The extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed,…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Anthony Gordon has issued an apology to his Newcastle United teammates, fans, and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk following his red card during the Monday match against the Reds. ‎The 24-year-old winger received a booking in the first 47 minutes for a challenging tackle on the Dutch defender and Liverpool’s captain, which will render him ineligible to participate in the upcoming fixture against Leeds United. ‎The repercussions of…

Angela Mortimer-Barrett, the former Wimbledon champion and three-time grand slam winner, has died at the age of 93. Mortimer-Barrett captured the Wimbledon ladies’ singles title in 1961, defeating fellow Briton Christine Truman, three years after losing her first final to Althea Gibson. She also won the French Championships in 1955 and the Australian Championships in 1958. In doubles, she triumphed at Wimbledon in 1955 alongside Anne Shilcock, beating Shirley Bloomer…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  Morocco and Senegal are gearing up for a highly anticipated clash in the semifinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, taking place in the vibrant city of Kampala, Uganda. This matchup marks the first time these two powerhouse teams will face each other in this prestigious tournament, with a coveted spot in the final up for grabs. This match is noteworthy as it features the reigning…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Rasheedat Ajibade, the captain of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain Féminin, with an option for an extension. This decision marks Ajibade’s departure from Atlético Madrid, where she spent a successful period. The 25-year-old forward has been a free agent since parting ways with Atlético Madrid in June, during which time she garnered interest from various clubs across Europe and the National…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket campaign with a respectable fifth-place finish, demonstrating resilience, teamwork, and flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament. They closed out the competition with three wins and one defeat. The team opened their campaign with a convincing 76–59 victory over Madagascar, setting an encouraging tone for the rest of the tournament. READ ALSO: One-armed basketball player makes women’s Division III…

‎The Bayelsa Queens, reigning champions of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ghana’s Police Ladies FC at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium. This match represented a competitive encounter between two West African rivals. ‎ ‎The Prosperity Girls, who recently triumphed in the 2024/25 NWFL season by defeating Naija Ratels 4-1 in the final round of the Super Six playoffs, commenced their campaign in the West…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  In an exhilarating encounter at Craven Cottage, Fulham managed to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Manchester United, dashing the Red Devils’ hopes for a full three points just minutes before the final whistle. The match seemed poised to hand Ruben Amorim’s side their first victory of the season when Emile Smith Rowe scored a late equaliser, finding the back of the net just three minutes before…