Nigeria’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup got a little bumpier on Tuesday night, as the Super Eagles were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein. There was further concern for the Super Eagles when fullback Ola Aina limped off early with a hamstring injury after a heavy challenge. He was replaced by Bright Osayi-Samuel. The hosts came out flying, determined to make the most of their home advantage. Their breakthrough came in the 24th minute when midfielder Teboho Mokoena slipped a clever pass into the path of Nkota. His cross caused…
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Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The decision comes just three games into the new Premier League campaign, with Nuno’s 21-month tenure ending late Monday night. Postecoglou returns to management just three months after his short-lived spell at Tottenham came to an end. While Spurs endured a nightmare Premier League season under the Australian — finishing 17th with just 38 points — he did deliver a historic Europa League triumph, ending the club’s long trophy drought with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Speaking about the appointment, Forest owner…
The Nuno Espírito Santo era at Nottingham Forest has come to an abrupt end. The club confirmed today that the Portuguese coach has been relieved of his duties, less than two years after his arrival at the City Ground. Nuno, 51, was rewarded with a new contract this past summer after steering Forest into the Europa League. But just a few weeks into the new campaign, cracks in his relationship with co-owner Evangelos Marinakis began to surface. In August, Nuno openly admitted that his bond with the owner was “not the same” as last season, going as far as to…
The South West derby at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, lived up to expectations as Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City settled for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Sodiq Ibrahim struck early for 3SC in the 10th minute, but Shola Adelani restored parity for the visitors right on the stroke of half-time. For the Oluyole Warriors, the wait for a first win of the season continues after three outings. Meanwhile, defending champions Remo Stars flexed their title credentials once again, edging Warri Wolves 1-0 in at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Samson Olasupo popped up with the decisive strike…
Carlos Alcaraz delivered a sensational performance to defeat Jannik Sinner and capture his second US Open title, officially claiming the world No. 1 ranking in the process. The road to the championship wasn’t without its hiccups—security delays frustrated fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, causing a 30-minute postponement of the final and leaving thousands still waiting outside the stadium plaza. With President Donald Trump among the spectators, the 24,000-seat stadium was only about two-thirds full when play finally began. Once on court, Alcaraz wasted no time asserting his dominance. Serving with precision and composure, he secured a 6-2, 3-6,…
Nicolas Jackson’s Bundesliga adventure may be short-lived, with Bayern Munich making it crystal clear that a permanent move is off the table. The Chelsea forward, who joined the German champions on loan on deadline day, looks destined to head back to Stamford Bridge once the season wraps up. The Senegalese striker’s move almost collapsed before it began, after Liam Delap’s injury against Fulham left Chelsea scrambling for cover. But instead of pulling the plug on Jackson’s deal, the Blues recalled youngster Marc Guiu from Sunderland and gave the green light for the switch. Jackson joined Bayern on loan for £13m…
Nigeria’s road to the 2026 World Cup just got a lot tougher. Star striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Tuesday’s must-win qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein after picking up an injury in the 1–0 victory over Rwanda. Osimhen was forced off midway through the first half in Uyo following a challenge from Claude Niyomugabo. The Super Eagles’ medical team later confirmed the Napoli forward suffered a chin bruise, and he woke up Sunday morning feeling discomfort that makes him unfit to travel with the squad. “Victor will not be travelling with the team to South Africa,” Super Eagles media officer…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat American Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown and capture her first Grand Slam trophy of the year. Sabalenka kept her composure when it mattered most, sealing a 6-3, 7-6(3) victory in front of a buzzing New York crowd on Saturday, making her the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams in 2014. It wasn’t all smooth sailing. Serving for the championship at 5-4 in the second set, the defending champion faltered, allowing Anisimova a glimmer of hope. But the Belarusian quickly regrouped, stamping her authority in the…
Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, a result that reignites hopes of sealing automatic qualification. The Super Eagles had to dig deep, especially after talisman Victor Osimhen limped off in the 34th minute with a knock to his lower left leg. The first half offered little to cheer about, but the breakthrough came just six minutes after the restart thanks to new Wolves signing, Tolu Arokodare. Introduced at half-time, Arokodare needed just one chance to make his mark. His initial shot was blocked, Ademola Lookman’s follow-up was parried…
Morocco booked their spot at the 2026 World Cup on Friday night with a commanding 5-0 thrashing of Niger in Rabat, cementing their status as the first African nation to qualify for the tournament. The night couldn’t have gone much better for the Atlas Lions . Playing the inaugural match at the newly redeveloped Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium — which will host the 2025 AFCON final and feature again in the 2030 World Cup — Morocco delivered a performance worthy of the occasion. Things unraveled quickly for Niger when Abdul-Latif Goumey was shown a red card in the first half.…