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Clooper Launches Inaugural Clooper Cup Corporate Padel Tournament in Lagos
Clooper, the corporate travel and expense management platform, will host...
EPL: Stadiums not for live animal mascots, group tells Crystal Palace
Animal rights group PETA has urged Premier League club Crystal Palace to retire its live bald eagle mascot, Phoenix, citing stress and safety concerns. Read More:…
UEFA Champions League: Mysterious cat predicts Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona
PSG host Barcelona in a top-of-the-table Champions League clash, with Nuno Mendes injured and viral cat Nimbus Pronos backing the French champions for victory.
Hansi Flick reacts to Barcelona’s Defeat Against PSG
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has admitted that Paris Saint-Germain were the better team after his side suffered a 4-2 defeat in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The defeat at the Parc des Princes ended Barcelona’s…
UCL Roundup: PSG beat Barcelona, Man City crush AEK, Roma thrash Bratislava, Liverpool edge Villarreal
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Barcelona 4-2 in a six-goal Champions League thriller on Tuesday, while Manchester City cruised to a
Why PSG coach Luis Enrique was unhappy despite 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona
PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League, but injuries to Kvaratskhelia, Dembele and Marquinhos overshadowed the win, as fears grow of an ACL tear for PSG.
Regulator has ‘power’ to force Man city sale if charges upheld
English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said. The post…
La Liga: PSG defeat will not affect El Clásico – Raphinha
Barcelona captain Raphinha insists the club’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain will have no impact on Sunday’s El Clásico against Real Madrid Read More:…
Nigeria’s YellowGreens Crush The Gambia 160 Runs In T20 World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s YellowGreens began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign with a commanding 160-run victory over The Gambia in Abuja on Tuesday. Inspired by an unbeaten century from Selim Salau…
Hansi Flick reacts as PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in UEFA Champions League, names who is to blame
Barcelona's first defeat came against PSG in the Champions League as Hansi Flick blamed fatigue and poor preparation before Sunday's Clasico with Real Madrid.
Revealed: What Lookman said after assisting Julian Alvarez to rescue a point for Atletico Madrid
Lookman reflects on his decisive assist for Julian Alvarez in Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 Champions League draw at Stuttgart and his bid to start against Deportivo.
Busari demands improvement as Flamingos duo savour World Cup milestones
Speaking at the post-match presser, the Flamingos coach acknowledged the importance of the result, noting that Puerto Rico approached the encounter with the knowledge that another defeat would leave their qualification…
Foden Scores Hat-trick As Man City Thrash AEK Athens 5–1 In Champions League
Manchester City delivered an emphatic performance to defeat AEK Athens 5–1 in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick to inspire the English champions to victory. Foden struck three…
Liverpool Stage Stunning Comeback To Beat Villarreal In 7-Goal Thriller
Liverpool produced a thrilling comeback to defeat Villarreal 4–3 in their UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter after recovering from a two-goal deficit at Anfield. The Reds overturned a difficult start to claim…
Flamingos Beat Puerto Rico To Keep U-17 World Cup Hopes Alive
Nigeria’s Flamingos revived their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with a 2–0 victory over Puerto Rico in their Group B encounter in Rabat on Tuesday. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and substitute…
PSG, Barcelona Set for Champions League Showdown In Paris
Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will renew their rivalry on Tuesday night when the reigning European champions host the Spanish giants in a heavyweight UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter at the Parc des…
Alt Bank Backs Kano Polo Tradition
The role of cultural institutions in sustaining community identity and strengthening regional relationships came into focus at the 2026 NPA Kano International Polo Tournament, where alt bank supported one of Northern…
Iheanacho proud to smash Turkish scoring record, eyes title
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is proud to set a new scoring record in Turkey after netting his 15th goal for Bursaspor against Pendikspor. Read More:…
General Assembly/CAF Awards: Dikko Assures On Nigeria’s Preparedness For Successful Hosting
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the successful hosting of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African…
Lookman Celebrates 29th Birthday with an Assist as Atlético Hold Stuttgart
*Doue inspires PSG to beat Barcelona in six-goal thriller Ademola Lookman came off the bench to provide an assist for Atletico Madrid to draw level at Stuggart in a UEFA
Ancelotti: Osimhen Back to Lille as a Foe that Must be Stopped
Duro Ikhazuagbe Victor Osimhen’s return to Lille, the French team where he played one season before switching to Napoli, will be very emotional for the Nigerian international striker this night.
Champions League: Lookman, Ayaosi shine as PSG end Barcelona’s winning run
Lookman came on at half-time and assisted Atlético Madrid’s equaliser in a 1-1 draw away to Stuttgart The post Champions League: Lookman, Ayaosi shine as PSG end Barcelona’s winning run appeared first on Premium Times…
Ikoyi Ladies Open eyes WAGR status, targets global impact
The 51st Ikoyi Ladies Open golf tournament aims for global impact, offering golfers a chance to earn World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points in November. Read More:…
24 boxers set for debut at RIYE U-17 circuit
Twenty-four young boxers from four zones in Ogun State are set to make their debut at the maiden RIYE U17 Boxing Circuit in Abeokuta on October 30, 2026. Read More:…
VIP Spikers, Customs stun opponents in Volleyball league
Nigeria Customs Service, VIP Spikers, and Defence Spikers secured decisive wins on Day Five of the ongoing national volleyball competition in Nigeria. Read More:…
Five Nigerian pugilists storm African Championships finals
Five Nigerian boxers have reached the finals of the African Elite Boxing Championships in Kenya, keeping the country’s hopes for multiple gold medals alive Read More:…
Falcons drop seven places to 43rd in World Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, though they remain Africa’s top-ranked team. Read More:…
Lookman gets 50th club assist as Suleiman matches Iwobi’s record
Ademola Lookman provided his 50th senior club career assist in the Champions League, while Mubarak Suleiman matched a record held by Alex Iwobi. Read More:…
Bayern Munich shares cryptic post, send social media agog amid Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or push
Bayern Munich’s cryptic Harry Kane post sparks Ballon d’Or speculation ahead of the 2026 ceremony, as fans question whether the striker is set to make history.