Red Bull Salzburg appoint Letsch as new head coach
Red Bull Salzburg have appointed German coach Thomas Letsch as their new head coach, the club announced on Wednesday, two days after sacking Pep...
CAF awards: Akpabio hails Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside the Super Falcons, for their remarkable...
Lookman wins CAF Player of The Year award
Falcons, Nnadozie claim back-to-back honours
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was crowned African Player of The Year, while the Super Falcons retained their Women’s National...
EPL: Statement derby win will boost Man Utd’s belief, says Maguire
Harry Maguire says Manchester United’s dramatic “statement” win at Manchester City will boost their belief as they adjust to a new system under Ruben...
Four managers sacked in seven weeks as EPL pressure mounts
The English Premier League has witnessed a managerial shake-up like no other this 2024/25 season, with four managers parting ways with their clubs in...
EPL: Liverpool boss defends Núñez amid goal drought, work-rate concerns
Liverpool boss, Arne Slot, has insisted that Darwin Núñez remains an important part of Liverpool’s plans despite the struggling striker falling below “standard” during...
France’s Macron names Francois Bayrou as PM
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist leader Francois Bayrou as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of hauling France out of months...
La Liga: Mbappé to miss Rayo clash, camavinga fit, says Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will not feature in the team’s upcoming match but will travel with the squad...
‘It’s hard to forget,’ ex-Super Eagles player Babangida talks on accident that claimed son,...
Former Super Eagles winger and Ajax FC star, Tijani Babangida, has opened up on the traumatic ghastly accident that claimed the lives of his...
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and...
Best sports quotes of 2024
AFP has leafed through the archives to pick out some of the quotes that defined the sporting year in 2024:
Basketball
“That moment — us checking...
Enyimba sign ex-Super Eagles striker, Ideye
Nigeria striker and 2013 AFCON winner Brown Ideye has joined nine-time Nigerian champions, Enyimba, until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Sporting Director of the...
EPL: Mikel Obi praises Nicolas Jackson for proving him wrong
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has expressed satisfaction with Nicolas Jackson’s recent performances, admitting the striker has proved him wrong after earlier criticism of...
Cole Palmer breaks Premier League penalty record
Cole Palmer has rewritten Premier League history, becoming the most reliable penalty-taker in the competition’s history.
In Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Palmer coolly...
Army, FRSC play novelty match to boost synergy
The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto and the Federal Road Safety Corps on Sunday, played a novelty football game to promote synergy...
Project Mbappé: Stop pushing kids to be like me, Madrid star warns parents
Kylian Mbappé, one of the world’s most celebrated footballers, has urged parents to rethink their approach to pushing their children into rigorous training regimes...
UCL: Real Madrid face crucial test at Atalanta
Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta on Tuesday is shaping up...
Vinicius back for Real Madrid Champions League clash – Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said star forward Vinicius Junior will be back from injury quicker than expected to face Atalanta in the Champions...
‘I don’t win with 150 lawsuits,’ Mourinho fires back at Guardiola
Jose Mourinho has delivered a sharp retort to Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City manager highlighted his superior Premier League title count, claiming his...
Three-time Olympic gold medallist suspended after horse-whipping scandal
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin was banned for a year on Thursday following a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from...