Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has overtaken Lionel Messi in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage assists record after setting up Jude Bellingham in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City. The Brazilian superstar’s clever play broke through City’s defense, allowing Bellingham to slot home the decisive goal, cementing Vinicius’ place in the competition’s history. The…
Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari during the team’s pre-season testing program in Spain, but fortunately, the seven-time champion emerged unhurt. The incident occurred on Hamilton’s second day of running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where he is sharing the car with team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton is still getting accustomed to the Ferrari car, having spent…
In a surprising move, the management of Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars has extended the tenure of interim coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro. The decision was confirmed following a crucial board meeting held on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Yaro Yaro has been at the helm since the suspension of technical adviser…
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022. Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was furious with his players during halftime of their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday. Los Blancos trailed 1-0 at the break, courtesy of Julian Alvarez’s penalty. Ancelotti’s anger was reportedly directed at his attacking trio of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr, who were said…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have announced their separation after 30 years together. According to reports, the decision to end their marriage was made in December, with only close family and friends initially aware of the split. The separation is said to be “totally cordial, stable, and friendly.” Guardiola and…
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…
Enyimba forward, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, has confirmed that the team is fully prepared for their rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Kano Pillars. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday. Ihemekwele stated that the team is eager to prove doubters wrong after their recent ouster from the CAF…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced that 11 home-based players invited for the D’Tigers’ next phase of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers will report to camp in Abuja on Monday. The players will undergo the first phase of training from February 10 to 16 at Bentley Hotel, Abuja. The NBBF released a preliminary 24-man…
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars of Akure has been assured of a return to their home ground, the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, next month. The project manager, Sani Muhammed, gave the assurance in Akure on Wednesday, afrosportnews.com understands. Muhammed told the media, “The company can assure the fans and stakeholders in…
