By Izuchukwu Okosi Ten-time African champions Nigeria began their chase for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a disappointing fashion with a 3-2 defeat against Malawi. The first half failed to produce much in terms of goal-scoring chances but the game came alive in the second half with the unheralded Maalawi…
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi stormed into the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday evening in drizzling Glasgow rains as he continues his dazzling form in the year. Ajayi clocked a time of 9.93s (+0.7) to win his heat under the rain, beating Jeremiah Azu who ran 10.00s and Abdul-Rasheed…
Inter Milan are edging closer to signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham after making significant progress in talks with the Premier League club. Reports indicate the two sides have reached the framework of an agreement worth around €40 million, although the deal is not yet complete. The remaining hurdle is Romero’s personal terms. The Argentina international…
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace as he weighs up a possible move back to the Premier League. The 27-year-old Japan international is currently a free agent after leaving Ajax earlier this summer and has joined Palace’s pre-season camp in Como, Italy, to build fitness and assess his next step. Tomiyasu…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has clarified remarks he made during a recent television interview after they sparked widespread debate online. During his appearance on Channels Television, Obi said that “all the commissioners that served with me” during his eight years as governor were Muslims while responding to allegations of…
Arsenal have opened talks with Sporting CP over a potential move for Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options ahead of the new season. The 21-year-old has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and is once again attracting interest after impressing in Portugal. Fresneda joined Sporting from Real…
Manchester United are considering a move for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams as they continue reshaping their midfield ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old United States international has emerged as a more affordable option, with reports suggesting a deal could cost around £35 million. United have already invested heavily in midfield this summer following the…
Fast-rising Afrobeats star Muyeez has officially announced that his debut album, All Hail Muyeez, will be released on August 7, marking a major milestone in his career after his breakout success over the past two years. The project contains 12 tracks and is now available for pre-save on streaming platforms. The album features previously released…
Nigeria’s naira remained relatively stable on Tuesday, supported by the country’s strong external reserves, even as the Nigerian stock market slipped into negative territory on renewed profit-taking by investors. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s external reserves currently stand at $52.73 billion, helping to sustain confidence in the foreign exchange market. On the official Nigerian Foreign…
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is on the verge of joining RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan, with only the final details of his salary package left to be agreed before the deal is completed. The 24-year-old Danish international has already left Chelsea’s pre-season camp to finalise the move after struggling for regular first-team opportunities at…
