Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Ruben Amorim has defended his decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of Manchester United’s squad for their 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. Despite the loss, which saw United crash out of the competition, the United manager insisted he was right to make the controversial call. Rashford, who was also omitted from the squad in the 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday, hinted in an interview earlier this week that he may want to leave the club. When asked if Tottenham’s victory had made him reconsider his decision to drop the England forward,…
Nigeria’s U17 girls are just one step away from claiming the inaugural WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup after defeating Benin Republic 2-0 in Thursday’s semi-final. The match, held at the Ghana Centre of Excellence in Prampram, saw the Flamingos seal their place in the final with two second-half goals. After a goalless first half, Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when forward Mary Lucky Mkpa converted from the penalty spot. This came shortly after striker Janet Akekoromowei had squandered a golden chance to put the team ahead. Just eight minutes later, Peace Effiong capitalized on a goalkeeping error to…
Tottenham Hotspur will face a daunting challenge in the Carabao Cup semifinals after securing a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the quarterfinals. The high-scoring thriller match saw Spurs advance to the next round, where they will meet Premier League leaders and defending champions Liverpool. The draw for the semifinals, held shortly after Wednesday’s quarterfinal matches, also set up an intriguing clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United, with the Gunners to host the Magpies at the Emirates in the first leg, set for January 6. Tottenham’s progression came on the back of a controversial win against Manchester United, where…
Mathias Pogba, the older brother of World Cup, winner Paul Pogba, was sentenced to three years in prison by a Paris criminal court on Thursday, for his involvement in an extortion and kidnapping scheme targeting his famous sibling. The court handed down a sentence of three years, two of which are suspended. The 33-year-old, who had already spent time in detention, will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest with electronic monitoring. His lawyer confirmed plans to appeal the decision. The case stems from a disturbing incident in March 2022 when Paul Pogba, the French football star and…
In what is being hailed as the most expensive deal in professional sports history, Juan Soto has signed a staggering £600 million contract with the New York Mets. Spanning 15 years, the deal shatters records and secures the 25-year-old Dominican outfielder’s future in the Major Leagues until 2039, by which time he will be 41. However, behind the headlines and the eye-watering figures lies a story of fierce competition, fan discontent, and the business of baseball at its most lucrative. The Rise of Juan Soto A name that resonates across baseball, Soto’s journey to superstardom has been nothing short of…
Sergio Perez’s time at Red Bull has come to an end, two years before the expiration of his contract.
Emmanuel Osahon, proprietor of Robo Queens, has criticized the lack of visibility surrounding Nigeria’s domestic football league, arguing that it hindered player recognition, as seen in Chiamaka Okwuchukwu’s snub for the CAF Player of the Year award.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to secure their first-ever NBA Cup title.
Nigeria’s senior male cricket team captain, Sylvester Okpe, insisted that the team had a good tournament with their performance at the recently concluded ILT20 Continent Cup in Kigali, Rwanda.
Nigeria’s Flamingos made a gritty 3-2 comeback against Ivory Coast at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, securing a crucial six points from two matches.
