Olatunji Olajide

Luciano Spalletti’s time as Italy boss ended with a 2–0 win over Moldova, but the outgoing coach made no attempt to sugarcoat his tenure. Sacked in the aftermath of a damaging 3–0 loss to Norway just days earlier, Spalletti admitted he failed

Belgium made it two wins from two in their World Cup qualifying campaign, edging a chaotic 4–3 win over Wales in Brussels. The Red Devils raced into a 3–0 lead inside 35 minutes but were forced to dig deep after a second-half

Rivers Hoopers’ underwhelming 2025 Basketball Africa League campaign came to a predictable end on Monday, as the Nigerian champions were dismantled 104–73 by Rwanda’s APR in their quarter-final clash at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. The KingsMen had already shown signs of

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continued her steady sprinting evolution with a season-best 11.18s run in the women’s 100m at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, early Sunday morning. Competing in just her second flat 100m of the year and only her third

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a convincing 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, drawing the series level at 1-1. After suffering a heartbreaking last-second loss in Game

Portugal claimed their second UEFA Nations League crown on Sunday night after defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended 2-2 after extra time. The Iberian showdown, featuring two former champions of the competition, lived up to its billing

Carlos Alcaraz completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in Grand Slam history on Sunday as he fought back from two sets down and saved three championship points to defeat Jannik Sinner in an unforgettable French Open final. The Spaniard triumphed 4-6,

Nigerian Champions Rivers Hoopers began their Basketball Africa League Finals campaign with a narrow 89-81 loss to Tunisia’s US Monastir in a seeding clash at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday. In what was the fifth meeting between both sides in

Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed talk of a return to Tottenham Hotspur, calling the idea “not realistic” as he continues his early tenure as head coach of the United States national team. The Argentine has been linked with the vacant Spurs job following

Coco Gauff claimed her second Grand Slam title with a gutsy 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s French Open final, avenging her 2022 Roland Garros heartbreak in a match defined by resilience and grit. Gauff, ranked

Norway surged to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with a stunning 3-0 victory over Italy in Oslo on Friday, with Erling Haaland declaring the team “too good” to miss another major tournament. The result marks a seismic moment for

Jannik Sinner has booked his place in a maiden French Open final after outclassing Novak Djokovic in straight sets, winning 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a gripping semi-final clash on Friday night in Paris. Facing off against the sport’s most decorated Grand Slam

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou, drawing a dramatic close to a turbulent two-year reign that delivered both European glory and Premier League humiliation. The Australian leaves his post just weeks after guiding Spurs to their first trophy since 2008 —

Russia and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw in their international friendly on Friday, with both sides settling for a share of the spoils after an encounter defined by grit over glamour. The hosts went ahead in the 27th minute when Semi

Lamine Yamal produced a standout performance on Thursday night, scoring twice as Spain edged France 5–4 in a dramatic UEFA Nations League semi-final. The 17-year-old’s display has further elevated his status as a leading contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Barcelona