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Sport

May 19, 2024

Table tennis star, Bello, qualifies for Paris Olympics

Ms Bello secured a maiden ticket to the Games after defeating Algeria’s Lynda Loughrabi 4-2 in the tournament women’s final.

Tennis stars Fatimah Bello
May 19, 2024

Usyk defeats Fury on split decision to become first undisputed champ in 24 years

Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk defeated Britain’s Tyson ‘Gypsy King’ Fury via a split decision in the undisputed world heavyweight title fight on Sunday.

May 18, 2024

Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos thrash Burkina Faso 6-0 in Abuja

Ramata Kareem registered her name on the score sheet by scoring the fourth goal in the 83th minute.

Flamingos
May 18, 2024

Man City’s Phil Foden wins Premier League ‘Player of the Season’ award

“I’d like to thank all of the City staff, coaches and especially my team-mates because without them this wouldn’t be possible.”

Phil Foden
May 18, 2024

Commissioner assures of prompt repair of Akure sports complex destroyed by rainstorm

A rainstorm caused by a downpour destroyed the administrative section housing the accounting department and the pavilion at the sports complex.

Ondo State sports complex
May 17, 2024

EPL Permutations: How Premier League title could be decided this weekend 

However, the title is still undecided, with Arsenal holding on to hope as they prepare to host Everton. 

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta
May 17, 2024

Cole Palmer wins EPL ‘Young Player of the Season’ award

The youngster now becomes the first Chelsea player to win the award since its inception in the 2019/20 season.

Cole Palmer celebrates goal against Manchester United (Credit: Goal)
May 17, 2024

Juventus sack Allegri after Italian Cup win

“The club wishes Massimiliano Allegri good luck in his future endeavours,” it said.

Massimilano Allegri
May 17, 2024

FIFA to undergo ‘urgent’ legal assessment after Palestinian FA calls for Israel suspension

Responding to PFA’s call for Israel’s suspension, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the federation would undergo an urgent legal assessment of Palestine’s allegations.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
May 17, 2024

FIFA names Brazil as 2027 Women’s World Cup host after beating joint European bid

Brazil has won the bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG) to stage the tournament.

FIFA Women’s World Cup