Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance as Atalanta cruised to a dominant Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Atalanta now have four points from their first two Champions League matches this season, following a goalless draw against Arsenal in their opening game. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Juventus mounted an extraordinary comeback to defeat RB Leipzig in the Champions League despite having goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio sent off. Di Gregorio was shown a red card in the 59th minute for handling the ball outside the box with the score level at 1-1, after Dusan Vlahovic’s equalizer had cancelled out Benjamin Sesko’s opener … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host the Matchday 3 qualifier of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Ghana’s Black Stars and Sudan. This announcement was made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). A letter from CAF to GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo read: … Read more
Victor Osimhen did not accompany his Galatasaray teammates on Tuesday for their UEFA Europa League fixture against Latvian side Rigas FS. The match is scheduled for Thursday at the Daugavas Stadiona. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? ‘PDP … Read more
Barcelona have officially announced the signing of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny following Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s long-term injury. Szczesny, who had retired earlier this summer, has been persuaded to return to action and will join the club for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid. According to reports from the Daily Mail, the 26-year-old Portuguese international was detained in the early hours of September 8 at La Riviera, a well-known nightclub, and taken to a local police station for … Read more
World record holder Tobi Amusan has treated fans to a sneak peek of her eagerly awaited documentary, Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story, by sharing a compelling trailer on Instagram. The 100m hurdles champion reveals her journey to the pinnacle of world athletics, including the intense challenges off the track that nearly derailed her career. In … Read more
Arsenal claimed their first win in the new Champions League format with a 2-0 victory over Paris St-Germain at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side built on their opening draw against Atalanta, taking control in the first half with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
The drama at the end of WWE RAW on Monday night was intense, especially during the night’s main event between Braun Strowman and Branson Reed in a “Last Monster Standing” match. After weeks of build-up, the two heavyweights clashed in an epic battle, with plenty of destruction involved. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona cruised to a dominant win over Young Boys in the Champions League. Lewandowski opened the scoring just eight minutes in, tapping in Raphinha’s cross at the far post. Barcelona quickly doubled their advantage when Raphinha slotted home a rebound from Pedri’s blocked shot. The La Liga leaders continued to … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen maintained their perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a hard-fought win over AC Milan at home. Victor Boniface broke the deadlock in the 51st minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan initially saved Jeremie Frimpong’s shot. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has escaped a ban after the club’s successful appeal of his red card from Sunday’s defeat to Tottenham. The 30-year-old midfielder had been given a straight red for a challenge on Spurs’ James Maddison, which would have resulted in a three-match suspension for serious foul play. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress … Read more
Atletico Madrid defender Robin le Normand sustained a “traumatic brain injury” following a head collision during Sunday’s Madrid derby. The 27-year-old Spain international clashed heads with Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni in stoppage time of the 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano Stadium. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta is expected to announce his retirement at the age of 40 next week, with the date, October 8, chosen to reflect the iconic number 8 shirt he wore throughout his storied career. Iniesta, regarded as one of football’s greatest midfielders, has been without a club since his contract with … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that he “no longer cares” about being the best player in the world, shifting his focus to supporting his teammates. Ronaldo, now 39, joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr in January 2023 after parting ways with Manchester United. On Monday, the former Real Madrid and Juventus forward scored in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 … Read more
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has suffered a significant blow, dropping six places to seventh in the latest WBO rankings following his stunning knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. Joshua, previously ranked world No. 1, was overwhelmingly favoured to win but was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium in front of 95,000 … Read more
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has tendered an apology to the club over calamitous errors in their 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan in a Serie A matchday six fixture at Bluenergy Stadium—Stadio Friuli on Saturday. Okoye, who has been excellent for the Italian club since becoming their first-choice last season, had a bad day at the … Read more
Bournemouth claimed a comfortable Premier League victory over south-coast rivals Southampton, whose dismal start to the campaign continued at Vitality Stadium. The result lifts Bournemouth up to 11th in the table and the outcome rarely looked in doubt after club record signing Evanilson set the Cherries on their way – the Brazil forward reacting sharply … Read more
Raphael Onyedika has been voted Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September. The defensive midfielder received 31 percent of the votes. Onyedika beat captain Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis, Gustaf Nilsson and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to the individual accolade. It’s the second time the Nigeria international will be winning the award since his arrival at … Read more
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been issued a 28-day medical suspension by the British Boxing Board of Control following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Joshua was knocked down four times before being stopped in the fifth round by Dubois’ powerful right hand. The suspension is a … Read more