Unai Emery has done it again—this time making history. The Spanish tactician secured his unprecedented fifth Europa League title Wednesday, leading Aston Villa to a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in Istanbul and restoring the Midlands club to football’s elite after three decades of silverware drought. The ‘Villa’ Curse Lives […]
History will be written at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as Manchester City becomes the first team ever to feature in four consecutive FA Cup finals. Standing in their way is a volatile Chelsea squad looking to salvage an erratic domestic season. Despite sharing 15 FA Cup titles […]
Barcelona, Spain – Spotify Camp Nou didn’t just witness a victory. It witnessed history. FC Barcelona are the 2025/26 La Liga champions for the 29th time—and for the first time ever, they clinched the title in a Clásico against Real Madrid. How it happened: 9th minute: Marcus Rashford curled a stunning free-kick into Thibaut Courtois’ top […]
England Fencing has officially named its squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, set to take place in Lagos from August 9–14—marking a historic first as Nigeria becomes the event’s debut African host. The team features top athletes across Epee, Foil, and Sabre in both men’s and women’s categories, with […]
The 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships exploded into action at London’s Copper Box Arena, with Africa’s heavyweights delivering high-octane performances. While the continent’s women’s teams faced a rocky start, the men of Nigeria, Egypt, and Madagascar showcased the resilience and star power that have made them global threats. […]
Global athletics governance took center stage as World Athletics rejected sprinter Favour Ofili’s request to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Türkiye—sparking strong reactions across the sports community. Former AFN president Solomon Ogba praised the ruling, calling it a victory for fairness and a safeguard for developing nations that invest heavily […]
Shockwaves hit Nigeria’s table tennis scene as the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Championship in Osun delivered stunning upsets and a reshaped title race. Defending women’s champion Hope Udoaka was knocked out in a thrilling round of 16 clash by underdog Khadijat Okanlawon, losing 2-3 in a dramatic five-set […]
The Aruna family dynasty is officially underway. Junior Aruna, the 11-year-old son of Nigerian table tennis icon Quadri Aruna, has clinched silver at the WTT Youth Contender Series in Metz, France—his third medal in two weeks. The run: Competing in the boys’ U-11 category, Junior opened with a thrilling 3-2 win […]
Tyson Fury wants Anthony Joshua. Badly. So badly that he’s threatening to disappear again if he doesn’t get him. But Joshua isn’t the only one calling. Deontay Wilder stepped into the queue last week after his own victory over Derek Chisora. “He Works for Me” After Fury’s unanimous decision win […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continue to soar under the steady hand of head coach Eric Chelle, securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Iran. The international friendly, played today, Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Mardan Stadyumu in Turkey, showcased a team that has fully embraced Chelle’s tactical identity one […]
