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UEFA Champions League: Dortmund’s Guirassy 3-1 Hat-Trick Falls Short as Barcelona Still Advance to Semi

Dortmund nearly staged a historic comeback with Guirassy’s hat-trick, including a cheeky "Panenka" penalty, but Barcelona’s early dominance proved decisive as they advanced to the Champions League semis, setting up a challenging tie ahead.

Enugu State to Immortalize Late Football Hero Christian Chukwu

Christian Chukwu, Nigeria’s legendary football captain, has died. Enugu State is planning a lasting tribute. Here's how they’re planning to honour his legacy and what his colleagues are saying.

American Football Launch First African Flag Football Championship Ahead of Los Angeles Olympics

IFAF announces the first African Flag Football Championships in Cairo on June 20-21, 2025, as a qualifier for the 2026 World Championships and LA28 Olympics.

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois Near Agreement for July Rematch

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are nearing a deal for a heavyweight rematch on July 12 at Wembley, pending WBO approval, with all major titles at stake.

Cristiano Ronaldo Ventures Into Film Industry with UR MARV

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his career beyond sports by teaming up with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to launch UR MARV, an independent movie studio. The venture promises to blend technology and storytelling, creating fresh entertainment for global audiences.

Conmebol Propose to Expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

Conmebol proposes expanding the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams, with Spain, Morocco, and Portugal as hosts, and opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, to mark the competition's 100-year anniversary and increase global participation.

Mohamed Salah Ink Two-Year Extension With Liverpool

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract extension, ending speculation about a transfer. With 243 goals, Salah is among the club’s all-time greats. His renewal comes as Liverpool pushes for the Premier League title, with uncertainty still surrounding other key players.

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan Strikes Late to Kick Bayern to the Side in Tuesday Clash

Inter Milan claimed a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring, Thomas MΓΌller equalized late, but Davide Frattesi’s 88th-minute winner secured a crucial advantage for the Italian side.

UEFA Champions League: Arsenal Dominate Real Madrid 3-0 in Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg

Arsenal stunned Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Declan Rice scoring two brilliant free kicks before Mikel Merino added a third. Eduardo Camavinga’s red card capped off Madrid’s nightmare evening.

Abuja May Become Host City as Nigeria Applies For Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria has expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. The bid requires full government support to move forward successfully.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Drop in FIFA Rankings as Cote d’Ivoire Climbs

Nigeria’s Super Eagles drop to sixth in Africa’s latest FIFA rankings after inconsistent performances. Meanwhile, Cote d’Ivoire climbs to fifth. See the latest standings and how teams are shaping up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Spanish La Liga: Robert Lewandowski’s Double Fires Barcelona to Victory Over Girona

Robert Lewandowski scored twice to help Barcelona defeat Girona 4-1, extending their unbeaten streak, moving three points clear of La Liga.

Jakub Mensik Shocks Djokovic to Win First ATP Title at Miami Open

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final, winning 7-6, 7-6 to claim his first ATP title. The 19-year-old denied Djokovic his 100th career win in a dramatic match featuring a six-hour rain delay.

Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight

Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju collapsed in the ring during a fight in Ghana and later died. He was leading the match before the tragic incident. The boxing world remembers his dedication and contributions to the sport in Nigeria and beyond.

Mbappe, Rudiger, and Vinicius Face UEFA Investigations Over Post-Match Gestures

UEFA is investigating Real Madrid’s Rudiger, Mbappe, Vinicius, and Ceballos for post-match gestures against Atletico. A fine is likely.

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