Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has charged the team to secure a victory in the reverse fixture against Rangers. Afrosportnews.com recalls that Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in a Matchday 19 fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium at the end of the first round. Niger Tornadoes will face Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in…
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…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a comprehensive programme of activities for 2025, coming on the heels of its board meeting held earlier in January 2025. The programmes of basketball activities which was ratified by the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by its President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has been termed by…
Fulham have re-signed winger Willian on a deal until the end of the season, six months after he left the club. The Brazilian, who played for the Cottagers from 2022-24, has rejoined as a free agent after leaving Olympiakos at the end of December. Willian’s move did not need to be confirmed before Monday’s transfer…
Enyimba’s hopes of advancing in the CAF Confederation Cup hang in the balance after they drew 1-1 with Al Masry of Egypt in their Group D clash on Sunday. The match, played in Uyo, saw Enyimba come from behind to earn a point, afrosportnews.com reports. Al Masry took the lead in the 8th minute through…
The Flying Eagles were emphatic 2-0 winners over hosts Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the first of two international friendly matches at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in the heart of the Ivorian capital on Thursday. Captain Daniel Bameyi made good from the spot three minutes after the hour mark, converting from six yards…
British number two Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Qatar Open, a WTA 1,000 event. The tournament, which takes place in Doha from February 9-15, will be Raducanu’s next competitive outing. Raducanu’s recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back losses in the Singapore Open and Abu Dhabi Open. She was beaten…
Barcelona have emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup, thrashing arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in the final on Sunday, afrosportnews.com reports. The match, played in Jeddah, saw Kylian Mbappé give Real Madrid an early lead in the 5th minute. However, Barcelona staged an incredible comeback, with Lamine Yamal equalizing in the 22nd minute. Robert Lewandowski,…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reflected on his team’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, highlighting the key factors behind their success. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai secured all three points for Liverpool against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. The win solidifies Liverpool’s position at…
West Ham have fired manager Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge and are in talks with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter about succeeding him. The 58-year-old, was appointed back in May following the exit of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. The London club won just six Premier League matches during the Spaniard’s…
