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Anthony Joshua Bids Emotional Farewell to Nigeria Ahead of Boxing Comeback

LAGOS, Nigeria – Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Nigeria for the overwhelming “energy, generosity, and kindness” shown...

Christian Chukwu, Former Super Eagles AFCON-Winning Captain and Coach, Dies at 74

ABUJA, Nigeria - Christian Chukwu, the former captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles and head coach, has passed away at the age of 74. The news...

Mohamed Salah Signs New Contract with Liverpool After Record-Breaking Season

MERSEYSIDE, England - Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay at Anfield beyond the 2024-25 season. The...

SAD: Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju Dies During Fight in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana — Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, a celebrated Nigerian boxer and former holder of the National and West African light-heavyweight titles, died on Saturday,...

Osimhen Surpasses Odegbami in Nigeria’s All-Time Goal Scorers List

KIGALI, Rwanda - Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has etched his name deeper into the annals of Nigerian football history by surpassing legendary forward Segun...

George Foreman, Boxing Legend and 2-Time Heavyweight Champion, Dies at 76

HOUSTON, USA — George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist whose explosive punching power and remarkable comebacks defined multiple...

World Cup Kiss: Former Spanish FA Chief Luis Rubiales Convicted of Sexual Assault

MADRID, Spain — Former Royal Spanish Football Federation, RFEF, president Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer...

NCAA Bans Transgender Women from Women’s Sports Following Trump’s Executive Order

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, has officially banned transgender women from competing in women’s sports, aligning with President Donald Trump’s...

Football Star Sam Kerr Found Not Guilty of Racially Aggravated Harassment

LONDON, UK — Chelsea striker and Australian captain Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a Metropolitan Police officer,...

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

WASHINGTON, USA — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. This is Trump...

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