Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno Espirito Santo Despite Historic Success
By Uchenna Oluchi Eze Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno Espirito Santo Despite Historic Success Nottingham Forest have dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after 21 months,......
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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner to reclaim US Open title and world No.1 ranking
Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his edge over rival Jannik Sinner with a 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 win in the US Open final, capturing his second Flushing Meadows crown and sixth major overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard now leads their head-to-head 10–5, regains the world No.1 ranking, and ties Sinner 2–2 in Grand Slam titles for 2025....
Mbappé equals Thierry Henry with 51 France goals in win over Ukraine
Kylian Mbappé scored his 51st goal for France in a 2–0 World Cup qualifying victory over Ukraine, equalling Thierry Henry’s international tally at just 26. The Real Madrid forward is now six shy of Olivier Giroud’s record 57 goals. Mbappé’s late solo strike sealed the win after Michael Olise’s early opener in Paris...
Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 140 international goals as Portugal thrash Armenia.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Armenia 5–0 in Yerevan to start their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. The 39-year-old extended his international tally to 140 goals, while João Félix netted a brace and João Cancelo also struck. The win moves Portugal top of Group F, reinforcing their Nations League-winning momentum....
Team Lagos dethrone Delta at National Youth Games
IDNN Sports Desk Team Lagos dethrone Delta to win 9th National Youth Games in Asaba The 9th edition of the National Youth Games closed in......
Troost-Ekong hails Benjamin Fredrick after calm debut in Super Eagles’ win over Rwanda
Nigeria’s 1–0 win over Rwanda delivered a breakout moment for 19-year-old defender Benjamin Fredrick, with veteran William Troost-Ekong calling his display “amazing.” The Brentford loanee, making his first competitive start, helped Stanley Nwabali secure a clean sheet in Uyo. The performance has ignited debate over whether he should keep his place for the South Africa clash...
Osimhen ruled out vs South Africa.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes have suffered a blow with striker Victor Osimhen ruled out of Tuesday’s showdown against South Africa. The forward, who limped off in Saturday’s 1–0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, was confirmed to have suffered a shin bruise. NFF officials said he will not travel with the Super Eagles squad to Johannesburg...
Rwanda coach Amrouche: Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat
IDNN Sports Desk Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche cut a frustrated figure after......
Sabalenka retains US Open title as record $90m purse delivers $5m champion’s cheque
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6–3, 7–6(3) to become the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open crown, taking home $5m from a record $90m purse. Anisimova improved from her Wimbledon final loss but blinked in key moments as Sabalenka’s tie-break dominance told. Men’s final: Alcaraz vs Sinner up next....
Super Eagles edge Rwanda as Osimhen injury clouds build-up to Bafana showdown
Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 in Uyo to keep their 2026 qualifying pulse steady, but Victor Osimhen’s first-half injury turns the spotlight to Tuesday’s crunch trip to South Africa. Tolu Arokodare struck on 51 minutes as Rwanda’s Fiacre Ntwari frustrated the hosts with a string of saves. Nigeria now sit on 10 points with a game in hand...