This comes as a response to former world champion and women’s 100m hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan, had criticised Nigerian authorities over the kits provided for herself and other athletes representing the country at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. With just a few hours to the kick-off of the championships, Amusan stated her concerns […]
The sprinter stated that he was compelled to compete despite nursing a hamstring injury and feeling unwell, raising serious questions about athlete welfare within Nigeria’s athletics system. Ogazi, 19, who has dazzled all season with standout performances on the U.S. collegiate circuit, appeared off-form during his race in Tokyo. While speaking after the event, he […]
His death comes just weeks after he announced his comeback to the ring. Hatton was found at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning, and police have said it is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police stated that, “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend […]
Ajayi, who turned 21 on Sunday, delivered a remarkable performance in the semi-finals, clocking 9.93 seconds, the sixth sub-10-second race of his career to finish second behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles (9.92s). South Africa’s Akani Simbine followed closely in third with a time of 9.96s. This achievement makes Ajayi the first Nigerian sprinter in 18 […]
The world number 26 fell to defeat despite taking the third set, with Franziska winning 11-8, 11-5, 11-13, 11-7 at the Infinity Arena. Aruna had produced one of his sharpest displays in months during Tuesday’s first round, where he brushed aside China’s Huang Youzheng in straight games 11-3, 11-8, 11-8. The African number one showed […]
Iorfa said he never embezzled money while managing the Makurdi-based outfit, contrary to the claims contained in the state’s forensic audit report. “They owe me over N400 million. I have documentation for it,” he said firmly on the programme ECN Hard Truth. I never embezzled money. I was wrongly accused.” The former Nigeria international, who […]
The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town in June for £30 million, had featured in all three of the club’s Premier League matches this season. However, he was forced off early during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on August 30, and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. “Liam, I think it’s around […]
Berman, 31, made history when she officiated the UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship qualifier between Northern Ireland and Montenegro in Belfast. While England’s Lucy Clark became the first trans woman to referee a match in 2018, Berman’s appointment marks the first time a transgender woman has taken the whistle on an international stage under UEFA. “I […]
Following a takeover by a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea said the breaches were self-reported during due diligence conducted before the sale. The new ownership stated they had shown “unprecedented transparency” and are cooperating fully with the FA. Read Also: Chelsea sign 17-year-old Brazilian defender from Corinthians The club had previously […]
Venezuela’s hopes of qualifying for a first-ever World Cup ended in crushing fashion with a 6-3 home defeat to Colombia, and the fallout was swift. Maduro, addressing the nation in the wake of the defeat, described the result as a “painful loss” and demanded sweeping changes within the Vinotinto camp. “All of Venezuela demands a […]