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Suleiman Shaibu, the Nigerian goalkeeper-turned-striker for TP Mazembe, continued his impressive form with a match-winning performance against US Panda. In a surprising turn of events, Shaibu, who was recently converted to a forward due to the club’s player shortage, scored two goals in their 3-0 victory. Just a week ago, …

The 2024 Ballon d’Or race is highly competitive, with several standout players in contention. Erling Haaland is among the favorites due to his remarkable scoring record with Manchester City, where he helped the club secure the Premier League title. His goal-scoring feats, along with his prior runner-up finish, make him …

Ballon d’Or organizers announce new rule for winner. France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or awards, are set to implement a new rule from this year. With over two weeks left before the ceremony takes place on October 28, there have been whispers about who will take the prize …

In an interview with RFI, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou explains that he will leave the sport when his motivation is no longer present. Cameroonian Francis Ngannou In an interview with RFI, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou explains that he will leave the sport when his motivation is no longer …

Al-Nassr honored Cristiano Ronaldo with a special tribute for surpassing 900 career goals, another legendary milestone that solidifies his place in football history. Upon his return from international duty, where he hit the 900-goal mark during a Nations League match against Croatia, Ronaldo was presented with a custom jersey featuring …

In a breathtaking display of strength and dominance, Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark set multiple World Records to win GOLD in the women’s Up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Her journey began with an impressive 140kg, a lift that would have been good enough to medal, taking an early …

Speaking to reporters outside the medical facility where she had received care, Mr. Cheptegei requested that the Kenyan government see to it that his daughter’s death was handled justly. He continued, saying, “We have lost our breadwinner,” and expressed concern over how her two daughters, who are now 12 and …

Nigerian-born UFC star, Israel Adesanya, has revealed what led to his decision to become a professional fighter. This is as he also urged aspiring athletes not to follow his footsteps but to create their own path and draw inspiration from him and other celebrated athletes. Fielding questions when he attended …

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna defended his players after their Carabao Cup exit against AFC Wimbledon. Ali Al-Hamadi and Conor Chaplin struck for Ipswich as the scores finished 2-2 in normal time before Wimbledon won the penalty shootout. “A perfect start, to be honest, there were some really positive things about …

Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong could finally make his comeback from injury after the next month’s international break. The Catalan derby against Girona, set to be played on the weekend of September 14-15, was pencilled in for the Netherlands international’s return after more than five …