In a similar wave of managerial changes in European football, Real Madrid has appointed former midfielder Xabi Alonso as their new manager, replacing Carlo Ancelotti. Alonso, 43, will take charge from June 1 and lead the team at the upcoming Club World Cup. He joins from Bayer Leverkusen after guiding […]
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EPL: Relegated Southampton appoints Still as new manager
On Sports, Relegated Premier League side Southampton has appointed Will Still as their new manager on a three-year deal. The club made the announcement on Sunday, just hours before their final match of the season against Arsenal. Still, 32, is Belgian-born to English parents and recently led French side Lens […]
NSF: Team Anambra Hits 9-Medal Mark, Eyes More In Upcoming Events
NSF: Team Anambra Hits 9-Medal Mark, Eyes More In Upcoming Events Team Anambra is flying the state’s flag high at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games Ogun 2024, with a medal haul of nine—one gold, five silver, and three bronze—bringing renewed hope to Ndi Anambra for quality representation […]
Kwara United qualifies For FA Cup Final After Beating Rangers
Kwara United qualifies For FA Cup Final After Beating Rangers By Kalu Idika Kwara United has made history by qualifying for its first-ever FA Cup final. The Harmony boys defeated Rangers, a six times winner of the FA Cup in the semi-final encounter played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan […]
Updates on the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State
Updates on the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State On Day 3 of the National Sports Festival taking place in Ogun state, Bayelsa State has taken the lead in the medals standings, clinching a total of 6 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medals. They are closely followed […]
On Sports News, Flying Eagles Beat Egypt, Win Bronze at U-20 AFCON.
On Sports, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have clinched bronze at the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties. The third-place match held Sunday at Cairo’s 30 June Stadium ended 1-1 in regulation time. Egypt scored early, but Nigeria equalised through Bidemi Amole in the […]
Anambra Set To Field Over 100-Strong Team At NSF 2025 in Ogun
Anambra Set To Field Over 100-Strong Team At NSF 2025 in Ogun Anambra State is gearing up to participate in the National Sports Festival (NSF) 2025, scheduled to kick off in Abeokuta, Ogun State on May 15, with a robust contingent of 150 members. According to Emeka Obidimma, the Director […]
On Sports News, NIGERIA WITHDRAWS FROM 2025 WORLD RELAYS OVER VISA DELAYS
On Sports News, Nigeria has pulled out of the 2025 World Relays in Guangzhou, China, following delays in visa issuance to its athletes. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) announced the decision on Friday, blaming Chinese authorities for last-minute processing despite initiating applications as early as February. The federation described […]
Football Referee Attacked In DR Congo Over Alleged Theft, Burnt To Death
Football Referee Attacked In DR Congo Over Alleged Theft, Burnt To Death A football referee in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, identified as Ngalamulume, was reportedly lynched and burnt to death by an angry mob following unproven accusation of theft. The incident occurred overnight between 5th and 6th May, […]
Soludo Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development
Soludo Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Government House, Awka, received the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged ‘Gateway Games’, reaffirming the state’s commitment […]