Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Victor Wembanyama, Christmas Day debut at Madison Square Garden was nothing short of spectacular. Victor The 7-foot-4 phenom, who has already taken the NBA by storm, dazzled the crowd with a game-high 42 points and 18 rebounds in the San Antonio Spurs’ narrow 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Frenchman, making his first appearance on Christmas Day, became only the third player in NBA history to score 40+ points and grab 15+ rebounds in a Christmas game, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic. His 42-point performance was also the third-highest in Christmas Day debut history,…
Premier League referee, David Coote has confirmed he will not appeal his recent dismissal after a scandal involving drug use and offensive comments. The 42-year-old official was sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) earlier this month following a probe into troubling videos that surfaced online. David Coote was caught on film snorting what appeared to be cocaine in a hotel room during Euro 2024 in Germany. In an eight-second WhatsApp clip, the ref was seen using a rolled-up banknote to inhale a white powder, with a wide-eyed expression. The footage caused shockwaves across the football world, and…
Undisputed heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk has predicted that Anthony Joshua could defeat Tyson Fury on points if the two British heavyweights ever face off in the ring. The Ukrainian champion, who recently defended his titles with a unanimous decision victory over Fury, made the surprising prediction while highlighting the challenges the “Gypsy King” presented in their two encounters. “Maybe Anthony Joshua. Maybe on points,” Usyk said when asked about the potential matchup between his former opponents during an interview with Boxing King Media. Usyk has faced both men in recent years, defeating Joshua in 2021 to claim the unified heavyweight…
Chelsea winger, Mykhailo Mudryk has been urged to “disconnect” from the ongoing turmoil surrounding his failed drug test, with his manager Enzo Maresca suggesting the 23-year-old step away as he awaits the results of an FA investigation. Mudryk was provisionally suspended last week after returning a positive “A” sample for the banned substance meldonium in October. The Ukraine international, who was shocked by the news, insists that his sample may have been contaminated. Sources have confirmed that the substance was allegedly administered while he was outside the UK. Chelsea has stood by Mudryk, with the club stressing that the winger…
Mohamed Salah continues to dazzle this season, scoring a brace in Liverpool’s commanding 6-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday, propelling him past Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race. With 15 goals and 11 assists so far, the Egyptian forward is on track to claim both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards for the second consecutive year, just as he did in 2022. RECORD-BREAKING EGYPTIAN KING Salah’s performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. In his past 12 matches, he’s scored 12 goals, contributing to a total of 33 goal involvements (18 goals and 15 assists) across all…
Nigeria’s Flamingos may have fallen short at the WAFU-B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Ghana, but coach Bankole Olowokere insists their loss wasn’t due to lack of effort or skill. Speaking to Brila.net, Olowokere described his team’s performance as a case of bad luck, citing injuries to key players and the need for tactical improvisation to compete with the host nation. “We were just unfortunate not to have won. We had a few injury concerns to some key players and had to improvise in order to compete with Ghana.” Despite a rocky start in the final, where the Flamingos were quickly…
Nigeria’s Ashleigh Plumptre is rewriting her football story, overcoming painful injuries and navigating new horizons to reclaim her place on the international stage.
Ruben Amorim has made it clear that Marcus Rashford will remain on the sidelines until he starts meeting the expectations required of a Manchester United player. The England forward has been dropped from the squad for the last three games, including crucial fixtures against Manchester City, Tottenham, and Bournemouth. Amorim explained that Rashford’s omission from the team was based on his performances in training, rather than his controversial interview, where he hinted at wanting to leave the club. Amorim stated that he is focused on what is best for the team and will not compromise on his principles. “When I…
Julien Alfred’s path to Olympic gold was far from smooth, but a single question from her coach changed everything.
Arsenal have been dealt a serious injury setback with winger Bukayo Saka set to miss “many weeks” after suffering a torn hamstring, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Monday.
