Saudi Arabia international Fahad Al-Muwallad is currently in intensive care following a fall from the balcony of his apartment in Dubai. Al-Muwallad’s club, Al-Shabab, confirmed that the 30-year-old suffered the accident on Thursday at his residence. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son … Read more
Lionel Messi made a stunning return from injury, scoring twice and providing an assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union. The World Cup-winning Argentina captain had been side-lined since injuring his ankle during his country’s Copa America final win over Colombia in July. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has revealed that his unconventional goal celebration against Hoffenheim was inspired by a Nigerian TikTok influencer. Boniface scored twice to help Bayer Leverkusen secure a 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim in Saturday’s Bundesliga match. His celebration, which involved pulling down his shorts, quickly grabbed attention. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Team Nigeria, consisting of Bomo Kigigha, Suleiman Azumi, Enomah Emmanuella, and Deborah Quickpen, departed the country on Saturday to participate in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, taking place in Budapest, Hungary. The event, which began on September 10 and runs until September 23, will see the quartet compete in various categories. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress … Read more
Here are the men’s and women’s winners across the 16 disciplines at the Diamond League finals in Brussels, following the conclusion of the second and final day of competition on Saturday (event, men’s winner, women’s winner): 100m: Ackeem Blake (JAM); Julien Alfred (LCA) 200m: Kenny Bednarek (USA); Brittany Brown (USA) 400m: Charles Dobson (GBR): Marileidy … Read more
Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to combine with debutant Jadon Sancho, sealing a 1-0 victory for Chelsea against Bournemouth. The home side had their chances, with Evanilson’s penalty saved and both Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie striking the woodwork. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made a notable debut for Galatasaray, though a stunning goal was ruled out. The 25-year-old Nigerian, who joined the Turkish giants from Napoli in a high-profile transfer, looked poised to make an immediate impact. Just 25 minutes into his debut match against Rizespor on Saturday, Osimhen scored with a precise … Read more
Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen shook off their first defeat in 35 Bundesliga matches with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday, highlighted by a brace from Victor Boniface. The commanding win serves as a morale boost for Xabi Alonso’s squad, who will kick off their Champions League campaign next Tuesday in Rotterdam against Feyenoord. … Read more
Uganda will bid farewell to Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei on Saturday, following her tragic death earlier this month after being set on fire by her partner in a shocking case of gender-based violence in Kenya. The 33-year-old athlete, who made her debut this summer in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, passed away last week … Read more
The Falconets of Nigeria have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia following a 2-1 defeat to Japan. Under the guidance of coach Danjuma, the Nigerian side struggled against a strong Japanese team. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
Lionel Messi is poised to make his return for Inter Miami this Saturday, following a two-month absence due to an ankle injury, according to the team’s head coach, Gerardo Martino. “Yes, he’s doing well,” Martino confirmed on Friday before a training session. “He trained on Thursday and is part of our plans for the match. … Read more
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has expressed the view that Cristiano Ronaldo should consider retiring from football at the conclusion of this season. Ronaldo, currently playing for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, continues to showcase his elite talent despite nearing his 40th birthday. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
Manager Pep Guardiola has stated that Manchester City’s Premier League rivals are eager to see the club penalized for the alleged violations of the league’s financial regulations. Guardiola expressed relief that the hearing on the 115 charges against City is set to commence on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy … Read more
Nigeria’s Junior Tigress have secured their place in the final of the U-18 Afrobasket Championship in Pretoria, South Africa, following a hard-fought victory over Uganda in Friday’s semi-final. The Nigerian team displayed exceptional grit and determination, edging out Uganda with a close 71-67 win. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures. Here’s how he sees the games unfolding: Southampton vs Manchester United: 0-2 Brighton vs Ipswich: 3-1 Crystal Palace vs Leicester: 2-1 Fulham vs West Ham: 1-1 Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: 2-0 Manchester City vs Brentford: 3-1 Aston Villa vs Everton: … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised Noni Madueke’s performance during his England debut against Finland. Madueke made a notable entrance in the 2-0 victory over Finland, earning his first cap and assisting one of Harry Kane’s two goals. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
Atalanta and Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman described his nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or as a “special feeling.” The versatile attacker was recently named on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award, capping off a stellar season for both club and country. Lookman is the only African nominated this year, ahead of compatriot Victor Osimhen, … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has brushed off Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent criticism and emphasized that external opinions do not affect him. In a podcast interview with former United teammate Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo challenged Ten Hag’s pre-season remarks made in the Netherlands, where the manager stated that the club was “a long way away” from … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football legend, has once again made history. Earlier this month, he became the first male footballer to score 900 career goals. This week, the 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward achieved another groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first person to amass 1 billion followers across all major social media platforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Lee Carsley is facing competition from Frank Lampard for the England manager position, with the former Chelsea boss still among the top contenders for the Three Lions role, according to a recent report. Carsley has been appointed as the interim manager of England following Gareth Southgate’s departure after the Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. … Read more