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Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game’s “Big Four” of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.  US Open champion…

Despite defeat to Premier League champions, Manchester City, on Saturday, Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was treated to a standing ovation by Everton fans following his impressive display against Pep Guardiola’s side.  The Foxes were…

According to Notizie Milan, Italian giants AC Milan are interested in Nigerian Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze and are ready to make a move for him.  Chukwueze is no stranger to transfer rumours since the Yellow Submarines grabbed…

Swimming’s governing body, FINA, pulled the world junior championships from Russia Monday and said no other events will be held in the country “if this grave crisis continues”.  Swimming powerhouse Australia welcomed the decision, which…

  Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has played down any injury fears concerning Victor Osimhen ahead of the Partenopei’s away clash with Lazio at the Olimpico stadium on Sunday.  The Nigerian striker has been struggling with a swollen…

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa grabbed the winning goal as Fatih Karagumruk came from behind to beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 away from home.  Basaksehir started well at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu with Egyptian forward Trézéguet…

Super Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench to net his first Bundesliga goal of 2022 and helped Union Berlin secure a three-match losing streak with a 3-1 home win over Mainz on Saturday.  Awoniyi had been stuck on nine Bundesliga…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu missed Watford’s draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old joined the Hornets from Ligue 1 outfit, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, last month in a deal…

Terrance McKinney added another quick win to his record at UFC Fight Night 202, but this time it was with the help of his grappling.  After a memorable seven-second knockout in his promotional debut, McKinney (12-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) made his…

Prince Wale Oladunjoye has been re-elected the President of the Nigeria Triathlon Union (NTU) in a poll held yesterday the boardroom of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), National Stadium, Lagos.  He was opposed but polled 14 votes in…