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Al Ahly bests Al Hilal again

As Red Devils book semi-final showdown with Sundowns Al Ahly showed sterner pedigree harnessing a semi-finals showdown with Sundowns in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League by posting another win over Al Hilal in a 1-0 second-leg triumph at the Sheikh Bedia Stadium, Nouakchott, Tuesday sunset. The first leg in Cairo ended by a similar scoreline, as the…

Editor April 8, 2025

English Premier League

Onuachu return from injury date mooted

Nigerian international could be available for injury hit Saints next weekend

Editor December 7, 2024

English Premier League

Fulham fans thrilled for Iwobi’s heroics

Ecstatic 'Friends of Fulham' praise their Nigerian international for helping down Brighton Thu 5 Dec 2024 Premier League Fulham 3 , Brighton & Hove Albion 1 at Full time Fulham Venue:Craven Cottage Attendance:26,368 By Ed Emeanua Ecstatic Friends of Fulham are thrilled for midfielder Alexander Iwobi's two goals heroics that helped the home side bring down Brighton…

Editor December 7, 2024

English Premier League

Player ratings: How Iwobi & co fared

Fulham 3-1 Brighton and Hove Albion Image Credit: Fulhamish Fulham moved into the top six of the Premier League (yes you read that right, the top six) after a superb win over high-flying Brighton at the Cottage. Despite being pegged back in the second half, Fulham turned the tide and closed the game out well to continue our…

Editor December 5, 2024

English Premier League

Aina can’t save Forest against champions

Enraged Manchester City devours determined Forest at the Etihad He helped his team beat off an Ipswich lengthy rally even booting off a goal bound ball off the line last weekend, but Ola Aina's savior heroics eluded his Nottingham Forest side at the Etihad Wednesday night. Forest's keenness was no match for an enraged champions on a…

Editor December 5, 2024

English Premier League

Iwobi’s brace helps Fulham beat Brighton

Fulham equal 73-year club feat during Premier League clash against Brighton Records tumbled at Craven Cottage on Thursday night Image Credit: Getty/TalkSport Nigeria and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi's brace helped Fulham equal a 73-year club feat during the Premier League clash against Brighton Hove Albion as Carlos Baleba's equaliser at Craven Cottage saw Fulham level a 73-year old…

Editor December 5, 2024

Confederation of African Football

Chiamaka on the cusp of history

In line for first Goalkeeper to become Africa Women's Player of the Year Image Credit: CAFonline By Ed Emeanua Nigeria and Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is on the cusp of becoming the first goalkeeper to be crowned Africa Women's Player of the Year. Nnadozie and four other players are the final nominees unveiled by Confédération…

Editor December 5, 2024

Copa Del Rey

Iheanacho could get ‘time’ in Copa

As Sevilla boss assures his bench warmers of more playing time in Del Rey By Ed Emeanua Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho stands to profit from Sevilla FC boss Xavi García Pimienta's decision to hand his bench warmers playing time on Thursday to boost their productivity and confidence. Unió Esportiva Olot plays in Segunda Federación – Group…

Editor December 4, 2024

English Premier League

Ndidi’s Leicester win it for New boss

Van Nistelrooy survives West Ham's first-half blizzard of attack to earn The Foxes a victory By Ed Emeanua It wasn't a pretty win for Leicester City's new boss in the dugout but Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and his mates managed to dig deep to etch out a 3-1 win against hard fighting West Ham United at the King…

Editor December 4, 2024

Serie A

Milan ultras: Maldini’s brother-in-law searched

Former Inter and Italy star striker Christian Vieri in the list of people searched on Monday Police on Monday searched the property of the brother-in-law of AC Milan and Italy great Paolo Maldini in a probe into criminal activities by ultras at Milan and Inter, sources said Tuesday, Ansa.it English reports. The brothers Aldo and Mauro Russo, the former…

Editor October 1, 2024

Tennis

Sinner vs Alcaraz: Preview & Prediction

Clash of Gladiators at 2024 China Open Beijing The 2024 China Open final is the one fans hoped to see, as Jannik Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in what is expected to be one of the matches of the year, Zachary Wimer reports for Tennis Infinity. Besides just getting two of the best players in a final…

Editor October 1, 2024

WWE RAW

Raw preview, September 30, 2024

Braun Strowman and “Big” Bronson Reed collide in Last Monster Standing Match https://youtu.be/bqdDODUxcmQ Braun Strowman and “Big” Bronson Reed begin Raw with destruction: Raw highlights, Sept. 23, 2024 Raw Preview: Quick Hits Braun Strowman and “Big” Bronson Reed collide in Last Monster Standing Match CM Punk and Drew McIntyre to both speak before Hell in a Cell New…

Editor September 30, 2024

FILE – Retired Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo waves to the crowd as his jersey number was retired by the team during halftime of the Nuggets’ NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

NBA

Global reaction to Dikembe Mutombo passing

Many remember The Basketball Hall of Famer For His Invaluable Contributions Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died Monday from brain cancer. He was 58 the Associated Press reports via The Washington Time. ___ “I am deeply saddened to hear about Dikembe's passing. He was a defensive force on the court who…

Editor September 30, 2024

Serie A

Milan, Inter probed for Mafioso link

Could face charges for criminal association, with the use of "mafia methods," extortion, assault and other serious offenses Italian police arrested 19 people accused of criminal ties with the powerful 'Ndrangheta mafia group in a move that decimated the fan clubs backing Serie A teams Inter Milan and AC Milan Associated Press reports via ABC News. Prosecutors…

Editor September 30, 2024

FILE – Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo laughs during a news conference announcing him as one of the 12 finalists of this year’s hall of fame class during an event ahead of the NBA All Star basketball game, on Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

NBA

Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58

Hall of Famer, former Georgetown star, advocate dies from brain cancer Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced, Tim Reynolds reports for Associated Press via The Washington. He was 58. …

Editor September 30, 2024

Media and TV rights agreements announcement Image credit CAFonline

Confederation of African Football

New Media and TV Rights for CAF

Body Announces Agreements for 2024/25 CAF Inter-club season The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today announced new media rights and TV agreements for the 2024/25 CAF Inter-club Competitions following a successful bidding process for the pay TV (English) and Free to Air (all languages) in Sub-Saharan African territory. The rights include African football’s premium Club competitions: TotalEnergies…

Editor September 30, 2024

France

Antoine Griezmann quits international football

Star midfielder calls time on 10-year international career with France France midfielder Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football, ending his 10-year career with the national team, Aljazeera reports. Griezmann, who played a crucial role in France’s triumphant run at the FIFA World Cup 2018, called time on his journey with the Les Blues in…

Editor September 30, 2024

Confederation of African Football

CAF launches ‘’Protect The Dream’’ campaign

Takes decisive step in fight against player trafficking and exploitation Football ignites passion in millions of individuals in Africa. Everyone, especially the youngest participants, deserves to experience football in a secure and nurturing atmosphere. With the scourging rise in the exploitation of young African talent, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has ramped up its preventative measures…

Editor September 30, 2024

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English Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur run United ragged

As Manchester United's captain Bruno sees red Tottenham went ahead in the third minute when defender Micky van de Ven picked up the ball and carried it over half the length of the pitch before playing a precise low centre across the six-yard box for the wide open Johnson to tap in, Reuters News reports via The Telegraph Online…

Editor September 30, 2024

Antonio Conte's Napoli beat Monza on Sunday to move into first in Serie A. Image credit Getty Images via ESPN

English Premier League Serie A

Napoli goes top of Serie A

Antonio Conte has Napoli back on Serie A summit with sweat equity Conte tears down Napoli Scudetto ambition: ‘Reality is we’re far off’ Image credit: Football Italia via Yahoo Napoli must continue to work hard to progress, coach Antonio Conte said after a 2-0 home win over Monza on Sunday put them top of Serie A for the first time…

Editor September 29, 2024