Swedish Marathon organisers have confirmed that Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Alene died at 30 years old. Alene, who won the Stockholm race in May, fell ill during a training session. She was taken to the hospital, where she passed away. She competed in 27 marathons as a professional between 2011 and 2025, recording 12 victories. […]
The Flying Eagles arrived in the Chilean city of Talca on Thursday afternoon ahead of their participation in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. Nigeria is placed in Group F alongside Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, with all group matches scheduled to be played in Talca. Upon arrival, the two-time U20 World Cup finalists were […]
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has “peace of mind” and expects to be cleared of the accusations. Last month, French prosecutors called for the 26-year-old Morocco international to face trial over the allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman that he had met over social […]
Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday in La Liga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun the season in impressive form. The Catalan minnows are one of four teams yet to taste defeat in the […]
President Bola Tinubu has restated Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, assuring the visiting Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee that the country is fully committed to delivering the event on African soil for the first time in the Games’ history. Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the remarks on […]
Anthony Joshua is set to fulfil his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria after promoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed plans to stage the heavyweight superstar’s first bout in Africa in early 2026. Dr Adamu, CEO of promotional group Balmoral, hopes to bring the British-Nigerian home for what would be a historic homecoming fight in the […]
Ghana and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman. The 32-year-old former Arsenal player is accused of five counts of rape as well as one charge of sexual assault. Partey was granted bail and will stand trial at Southwark Crown Court in November […]
Bayern Munich’s revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday. A rematch of the 2012 final at the same venue, won on penalties by the English club, Bayern have little time to settle after a summer of upheaval, particularly up front. Forwards […]
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday. No date or location was given for the bout, but CSI said heavyweight great Tyson and undefeated multi-weight champ Mayweather would meet in “Spring 2026”. Tyson, 59, built a 50-7 record with 44 […]
Morocco, captained by Ballon d’Or nominee Achraf Hakimi, could this week become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. A matchday 7 win over Niger in Rabat will give the Atlas Lions an unassailable lead in Group E unless second-placed Tanzania triumph in Congo Brazzaville earlier that day. But a Tanzanian triumph will […]
