Taiwo Awoniyi at the Centre as Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno Espirito Santo
By Uche Oluchi Eze Taiwo Awoniyi at the Centre as Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno Espirito Santo Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo......
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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....
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......
South Africa Coach Hugo Broos: Beating Lesotho Secures World Cup Spot, Piles Pressure on Super Eagles
South Africa’s head coach Hugo Broos has declared that a win against Lesotho on Friday will virtually guarantee Bafana Bafana a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said victory would heap pressure on Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their clash with Rwanda in Uyo....
FG Signs Offshore Oil Deal with TotalEnergies, Sapetro to Boost Production
Nigeria has signed a new offshore production-sharing contract with TotalEnergies and Sapetro, aimed at boosting crude oil output and stabilising revenues. The deal is part of government efforts to unlock fresh investment in the petroleum sector under the Petroleum Industry Act....
IPOB Distances Itself from Simon Ekpa After Finland Conviction
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has formally disowned its former agitator Simon Ekpa after his conviction in Finland, insisting his actions never represented the group’s values or mission. IPOB accused Ekpa of exploiting the struggle for personal gain....
TIME Names Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani Among Global AI Trailblazers of 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named to the TIME100 AI 2025 list, joining the ranks of the world’s most influential figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence....
Ghana’s President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Torkornoo in Judiciary Shakeup
Ghana’s President John Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, triggering a storm in Accra’s political and legal circles. The move, part of what the government calls a judiciary “realignment,” has sparked debate over judicial independence and executive overreach....