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Sean Strickland caused a major upset in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, winning the middleweight title at UFC 293. The 32-year-old American combined constant forward movement with strong defense and precise strikes. He defeated Israel Adesanya with a unanimous score of 49-46. In the first round, Strickland landed a perfect right cross that sent Adesanya to…
Super Eagles vice captain William Troost-Ekong, expressed the team’s determination to conclude their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high note. They are set to face Sao Tome and Principe in their last match of the qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo today, Sunday. The Jose Peseiro-led team has…
Philippe Coutinho has officially joined Al Duhail, bidding farewell to his time at Aston Villa. The Brazilian footballer, who had a promising start at Villa Park, is now starting a new journey in Qatari football on a loan basis, as Aston Villa confirmed in an official statement. He has already been announced as part of…
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, has expressed his desire to witness a boxing match between football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Joshua, aged 33, envisions their personal rivalry extending into the realm of combat sports, favouring Ronaldo, the Portuguese star, to triumph over the Argentine. In a recent interview posted on YouTube, Joshua was asked…
Portugal extended their impressive European Championship qualifying (ECQ) run with a 1-0 victory over Slovakia in Group J. This win keeps their record in ECQs strong, with just one loss in their last 20 matches (W17, D2). Slovakia, having started their ECQ campaign strongly with 10 points from their first four matches, faced a tough…
Spain secured a dominant 7-1 victory over Georgia at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena during the European Championship Qualifying (ECQ) match. This win marked Spain’s first ECQ away victory in four matches (with two draws and one loss). The match took place following Spain’s recent loss to Scotland, which was their first ECQ defeat in…
Manchester United, commonly referred to as Man United or United is an English professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester. They participate in the Premier League, the highest level of English football competition. The club, founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. In…
After years of conflict, professional footballer Sergio Ramos has issued a video apology to Sevilla supporters in an effort to mend relations. In 2005, for a transfer fee of €27 million, Ramos departed Sevilla for Real Madrid, sparking tensions with the Sevillistas. Then Sergio Ramos stated in his statement that he wanted to stay in…
The Chelsea Football Club was founded in 1905 in Fulham, West London. They compete in the Premier League, the highest English division, at Stamford Bridge. The club claimed its first League title in 1955 and its first FA Cup in 1970. In 2022, they became the third English club to capture the Club World Cup,…
Doyin, the current Head of House in the BBNaija Season 8 All-Stars edition, has revealed Ilebaye’s secret intentions. Doyin disclosed in a recent conversation with fellow housemate Kim Oprah that none of the housemates confronted Ilebaye following the loss of their wager. Doyin explained that Ilebaye’s tears did not start flowing until after they exited…
Lazio has blamed Manchester United for its failed attempt to sign Mason Greenwood, who opted to sign with Getafe on the final day of the transfer window. The 21-year-old forward Mason Greenwood has officially joined Getafe in La Liga. While there is no transfer fee, Getafe will pay a portion of his salary during the…
Barcelona has unveiled its squad list for the upcoming clash against Osasuna. The club’s recent signings, Cancelo and Felix, have found their place on the roster. Barcelona fans are in for an exciting showdown as the team prepares to take on Osasuna. The squad announcement has brought anticipation and curiosity to new heights with the…
Maurizio Sarri, the former Chelsea manager now leading Serie A side Lazio since 2021, expressed his displeasure at a fan who shouted “Forza Napoli.” Sarri had previously coached Napoli for three years, from 2015 to 2018. However, his reaction to the chant was swift and not in good spirits, as he raised his middle finger…
In their quest for a successful 2023–24 season, Rangers Football Club has begun an intensive two-week closed camping exercise in Awka, Anambra. This marks the final phase of their preparations, which started last month under the guidance of their new head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku. The team had been training in Enugu in preparation for the…
Remo Stars are out of the CAF Champions League after losing a penalty shootout 3-2 against Ghana’s Medeama SC. The team led by Daniel Ogunmodede won the second leg of the preliminary round contest with a 1-0 score. During the match, Medeama SC’s goalkeeper accidentally pushed the ball into his own net from a corner…
Super Falcons midfielder Rita Chikwelu has signed with Saudi club Al Shabab. Chikwelu, aged 35, made this move from the Spanish team Levante Las Planas. Having spent one season at Levante, she participated in eight league matches. Her football journey began at the Nigerian club Akwa Starlets, and in 2006, she transferred to the Finnish…
Former Brazilian and Barcelona star Ronaldinho faces legal issues once again after missing a court hearing. He was supposed to appear in court on Tuesday to testify about a Bitcoin brand facing fraud allegations. The bitcoin, known as 18kRonaldinho, promised investors over 2% daily profits with an investment of $30 or more. However, it turned…
Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola, will be absent from the team until after the next month’s international break due to undergoing successful back surgery. Guardiola had been dealing with severe back pain, prompting his trip to Barcelona for the emergency procedure. The surgery took place at the Hospital Quiron, and he will now recover in…
The Nigeria Professional Football League board has again postponed the 2023–24 season draw. Recalls that the draw ceremony was scheduled for Thursday, August 24. However, the NPFL board has decided on a new date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Surprisingly, the board didn’t reveal why they postponed the event. But the kick-off of the new season…
The French Football Federation has named Former French striker Thierry Henry as the new head coach of the country’s Under-21 team until 2025. Henry was assigned as the new head coach, according to a statement released by the French Football Federation on Monday. However, the Arsenal legend will lead the team at the upcoming Olympic…
Arsenal secured a determined 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, keeping their perfect season record intact. This victory marked only the second time since January that an away team took three points from Selhurst Park. Recalling their successful opening day at Selhurst Park last season, Arsenal aimed for a repeat to begin this year’s campaign away…
Tottenham Hotspur secured their first win under the era of new boss Ange Postecoglou against Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after failing to win in their last four meetings. Despite a 1-0 win against Wolves on the opening weekend, Manchester United’s performance was not up to par, as acknowledged by their manager Erik…
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi continued his impressive form, scoring his second goal of the season out of two matches for Nottingham Forest. They secured their first league victory on Friday night, defeating newly promoted Sheffield United 2-1. Awoniyi has been on fire, finding the net in his last six Premier League matches for Forest….
Bayern Munich kicked off their quest for a 12th consecutive Bundesliga title with a resounding 4-0 victory against Werder Bremen. Thanks to Harry Kane, who not only scored a goal but also provided an assist. In his debut appearance in the German League, the England captain showcased his skills by flicking the ball to Sane,…