Sports
Why I didn’t retire after 2026 World Cup — Ronaldo
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he considered retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup but decided to continue because he believes he can still help
England still carrying scar after World Cup heartbreak – Saka
By Adegboyega Adeleye England winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the “scar” of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. The Three Lions were on course
‘I’m back, keep crying’ — Nwabali tells critics after return to squad
By Adegboyega Adeleye Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has taunted his critics after returning to Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Nwabali posted a video on
10 highest goal scorers in history of AFCON qualifiers
By Caleb Ayemere With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers set to begin, attention will turn to the players who have consistently delivered goals during the competition’s qualifying
PSG star Hakimi to stand trial for rape, court confirms
A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on a rape charge, a judicial source told AFP. An appeals
Murray, Nadal set for first meeting in 10 years
By Adegboyega Adeleye Former world No. 1 Andy Murray is set to face Rafael Nadal for the first time in 10 years when the tennis legends meet at the Rafa
Sunderland penalty against Arsenal incorrect — Premier League panel
By Adegboyega Adeleye A Premier League panel has unanimously ruled that the penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal was incorrect, vindicating Mikel Arteta’s furious reaction to the decision. Referee John
‘I hope to dedicate Ballon d’Or to Africa if I win’ — Mbappe
By Adegboyega Adeleye France captain Kylian Mbappé says he hopes to dedicate the Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the prestigious individual award next month, stressing that he has
Yamal: Ballon d’Or not decided by number of goals
By Adegboyega Adeleye Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has said the Ballon d’Or should not be decided by the number of goals a player scores, but by the player who brings
Abdulsalam makes history as Nigeria’s lone referee at U-17 World Cup
Nigerian referee Kasimu Abiola Abdulsalam has been selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Abdulsalam is the only Nigerian among the 81 match
