The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced major changes to matchday 24 fixtures, with two high-profile games now set for Saturday, 15 February 2024. Nasarawa United will host Remo Stars at the Lafia City Stadium at 4 pm, while Kano Pillars will face Abia Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Both matches…
Blackburn Rovers manager, John Eustace, has praised Emmanuel Dennis for his impressive debut performance in the club’s defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dennis made his debut for the Blue and Whites in the Emirates FA Cup clash at the Ewood Park on Sunday. The 27-year-old striker played for 66 minutes in the encounter, registering three shots,…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has taken responsibility for the club’s decision not to sign more players in the January transfer window. Despite allowing Marcus Rashford and Antony to leave on loan, United only brought in two young players, Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven. Amorim acknowledged that the decision was a “risk” but stated that…
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…
The management of Barau Football Club has suspended Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser, with immediate effect, afrosportnews.com reports. This was contained in a statement by Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, Barau FC Media Officer. According to the statement, the decision was made following a meeting, where the management appreciated the efforts of Salisu Yusuf during his tenure,…
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…
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, is optimistic about his team’s chances of achieving their season target. The Umuahia-based club has been on a impressive run, recording seven wins from their last 10 league matches. Abia Warriors currently occupy fourth position on the league table with 32 points from 23 games. Amapakabo’s team has made…
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has etched his name in NBA history, becoming the eighth player ever to score 30,000 career points. The 36-year-old reached the milestone with a free throw during the Suns’ 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing the game with 34 points. Durant, a 15-time All-Star, achieved the feat in his…
Barcelona has been granted provisional permission by the Spanish National Sports Council (CSD) to register summer signings Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. This decision comes after the club appealed the Spanish Football Federation (RFF) and La Liga’s rejection of their registration request on Saturday. The registration issue arose due to Barcelona’s inability to meet La…
World number seven, Elena Rybakina, has expressed her disappointment after the WTA upheld its ban on her former coach, Stefano Vukov. The decision follows an independent investigation into Vukov’s conduct, which allegedly breached the WTA’s Code of Conduct. The 37-year-old Croat, who helped Rybakina win Wimbledon in 2022, was provisionally suspended in January, and the…
