Olatunji Olajide

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has acknowledged Nottingham Forest as genuine Premier League title contenders ahead of their clash at the City Ground on Tuesday. Forest, currently third in the league, could close the gap to just three points behind leaders with a

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally unveiled Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The 47-year-old Franco-Malian was presented on Monday in Abuja, marking the end of speculation surrounding his appointment. Chelle, a former Mali national team

The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers are set to return to action at home on Monday, despite ongoing wildfires in California that have claimed at least 16 lives and displaced thousands. The NBA previously postponed both teams’ home games last week to

Barcelona delivered a commanding 5-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid to claim the Supercopa de Espana, marking Hansi Flick’s first trophy as manager and their third consecutive El Clasico triumph. Kylian Mbappe gave Madrid an early lead in the fifth minute with

Enyimba’s aspirations of progressing in the CAF Confederation Cup took a hit following a 1-1 home draw against Egypt’s Al Masry on Sunday. The People’s Elephants fell behind early when Mohamed Hashem struck in the 8th minute, capitalizing on a well-executed corner.

The newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle has opened up about his decision to leave his role at Algerian club MC Oran for the opportunity to lead the three-time African champions. Speaking after his final game in charge

Kei Nishikori staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open, keeping his Grand Slam dream alive after saving two match points. The Japanese veteran prevailed 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 in a marathon

Ja Morant’s clutch performance lifted the Memphis Grizzlies to a thrilling 125-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Playing just his second game since returning from a shoulder injury, Morant scored the decisive basket with 18.6 seconds remaining, capping a six-point

World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her Australian Open title defence with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday. The Belarusian is chasing a rare third consecutive title at Melbourne Park. Despite a shaky start, Sabalenka, 26, overcame a

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kyle Walker has expressed interest in leaving the club during the January transfer window to explore opportunities abroad. The 34-year-old England defender, who has 18 months left on his contract, was omitted from City’s

Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng battled past debutant Anca Todoni in a rain-interrupted match to secure a 7-6(3), 6-1 victory and advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Sunday. The 22-year-old Chinese star, seeded fifth, admitted to feeling nervous on

David Moyes has been appointed as Everton’s manager for the second time, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal after the dismissal of Sean Dyche. The 61-year-old Scottish coach returns to Goodison Park, where he previously enjoyed 11 successful years from 2002 to 2013. Moyes

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has shared some positive news as his side prepares for their FA Cup tie against Salford City on Saturday. Guardiola revealed that key players are nearing full fitness after struggling with injuries in recent weeks. While Ruben

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq is looking to reignite his career at Valencia as he prepares for his La Liga debut against Sevilla on Saturday. Sadiq, 27, joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad last week and made an impressive first appearance during

Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has broken his silence on his six-year ban from athletics, disclosing that he attempted suicide four times due to the mental toll of the situation. Oduduru, banned in October 2023 by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for doping