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CAF Champions League: Orlando Pirates Upset Al Ahly
South Africa’s Orlando Pirates delivered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Egypt’s Al Ahly at the Cairo Stadium, clinching top spot in Group C of the CAF Champions League on Saturday.
Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock in the 53rd…
Nigeria, Samoa U-19 Cricket World Cup Match Abandoned
The much-anticipated ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup clash between Nigeria's Junior Female Yellow Greens and Samoa in Sarawak, was abandoned before the toss due to an unplayable wet outfield.
Both teams, eager to make their ICC World Cup…
CAF Confederation Cup Preview: Zamalek Vs Enyimba
The final line-up of teams that will compete in the knockout stages of the CAF Confederation Cup will be decided on Sunday, with Enyimba FC set to face Zamalek SC as the tournament enters its final round of group stage clashes with Match…
Australian Open: Djokovic, Sabalenka Headline Round 4 Action
Serbian star Novak Djokovic will resume his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title when the fourth round of the Australian Open begins on Sunday at Melbourne Park, while defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on Russian teenager…
Kenyan Sensation Kipchoge Targets Fifth London Marathon Title
Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya will race the London Marathon in April as he targets his fifth title, organisers and the record four-time winning athlete said.
The 2016 and 2020 Olympic marathon champion, who…
About 4,000 International Athletes To Grace Lagos City Marathon
About 4000 International athletes are expected to participate in the 10th edition of the Lagos City Marathon, organisers announced.
The Special Assistant to the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Kola Daniels, said…
Manchester City Striker Signs 10-Year Contract Extension
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has signed a 10-year contract extension with Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2034, the Premier League side announced on Friday.
Haaland’s contract was set to expire in June 2027, but…
Diallo Hat-Trick Fires Manchester United Past Southampton
Three late goals from Ivorian Amad Diallo dragged a Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory against bottom side Southampton in their Premier League encounter.
While there has certainly been recent improvement under new…
Nigeria To Host WBC Amateur Boxing Championship
The excitement is building up for the inaugural Yucateco World Boxing Council (WBC) Amateur Boxing Championship, scheduled to hold in Lagos in February 2025.
Africa’s premier boxing organization, Yucateco Boxing Promotions, will host…
Australian Open: Tunisian Star Overcomes Breathing Issues To Advance
Tennis star Ons Jabeur was in tears after experiencing breathing problems three games into her Australian Open match against Camila Osorio, but the Tunisian braved it out to book her spot in the third round on Thursday.
The former world…