Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras in a £29.6m transfer. The 19-year-old Brazilian has represented his country at the U17 level and has made 18 league appearances for Palmeiras. Reis was highly sought after, with several European clubs showing interest in his signature. Brighton attempted to sign him earlier…
Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence alive, surviving a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. The world number one admitted she was “all over the place” during the match. Sabalenka, bidding for a third straight Melbourne title, dominated the first set 6-2. However, Pavlyuchenkova fought back, sweeping the second set 6-2…
Novak Djokovic pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match at the Australian Open. Despite struggling with an injury, the 37-year-old Serb fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent. This victory marks a significant milestone for Djokovic, as he advances to the semi-finals in pursuit…
Lewis Hamilton has made his highly anticipated track debut with Ferrari, driving the team’s 2023 car at their Fiorano test track in Italy. This marks a new era for the seven-time champion, who left Mercedes after 12 years to join the iconic Italian team. Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari’s Maranello factory was on Monday, where…
AC Milan have rejected Real Betis’ offer for their Nigerian star, Samuel Chukwueze. The La Liga club proposed to sign the talented winger on loan until the end of the season, according to Italian news outlets. However, Real Betis’s proposal fell short of Milan’s expectations. Real Betis are expected to return with an improved bid…
Sporting Lagos captain Patrick Egeonu has emerged as a transfer target for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers. The Flying Antelopes are keen to strengthen their defence ahead of the second half of the season. Rangers are reportedly impressed with Egeonu’s performances for Sporting Lagos in the NPFL last season. The 22-year-old defender made…
The 4th Ibadan Basketball Championship has reached its climax, with the semi-final fixtures set to take place on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Stadium (Adamasingba) in Ibadan, reports afrosportnews.com. The championship, which tipped off on Friday, January 17th, 2025, has been a thrilling display of basketball skills and entertainment, showcasing the best of Oyo State’s male…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the former manager of Manchester United, is in negotiations to become the new head coach of Turkish club Besiktas. The 51-year-old Norwegian has been out of management since being sacked by United in 2021. If appointed, this will be his first managerial position since his departure from Old Trafford. Besiktas, currently sixth…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Etihad until 2034. The Norwegian international joined City from Dortmund in 2022 and has since scored an impressive 111 goals in 126 games. Haaland’s previous deal was set to expire in 2027, but this new agreement extends…
As expected, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), claimed the two awards in the monthly League Bloggers Award (LBA) for the month of December. An impressive run of form in the monrh which saw the team win all five matches, expectedly earned the team’s gaffer, Gbenga Ogunbote the Manager of the Month Award. Oracle beat the…
