In a developing crisis for Olympic boxing, Imane Khelif, the Algerian champion poised to compete at the Paris 2024 Games, has been confirmed to possess male chromosomes, as disclosed in a sex-test report from the 2023 World Championships. This announcement follows World Boxing’s recent decision that Khelif must undergo sex screening to compete in women’s…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou following internal discussions about the team’s direction. Sources indicate that senior Spurs officials have grown concerned over recent performances and the squad’s inconsistent form, despite a promising start to Postecoglou’s tenure. An official announcement could be imminent, with the club already exploring potential…
Joy Yakubu of Team Benue has won three medals to strategically place the state on the medals table at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Yakubu did the state proud by winning three bronze medals in the weightlifting super heavy +87kg category at the ongoing NSF-tagged ‘Gateway Games 2024’. The News Agency…
Victor Osimhen has officially agreed to a three-year deal with Al-Hilal, effectively sidelining Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United in their attempts to sign the talented Nigerian forward. After failing to secure a move to Chelsea during the final hours of the transfer window, Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli last…
Team FCT made a promising impression on Wednesday at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), amassing five medals. The biennial multi-sport event, themed “the Gateway Games,” is taking place at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun, with athletes from all 36 states and the FCT vying for national honors. The News Agency of…
Three days into the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Bayelsa is leading the medals table with 12 gold, six silver and three bronze medals. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the official medals’ table released by the technical team of the NSF tagged ‘Gateway Games 2024’ indicated that Osun is second with…
The President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Giandomenico Massari, has hailed the Nigerian cycling team for an outstanding performance at the 2025 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Para-Cycling Track Championships. Massari told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that the team won a total of 17 medals at the…
The rivalry between Africa’s Quadri Aruna and South America’s Hugo Calderano is set to reignite at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha on Thursday. They will clash in the fourth round of the Men’s Singles at Lusail Arena, promising another high-stakes encounter between two continental table tennis icons. Aruna and Calderano have earned legendary…
Pep Guardiola has issued a clear warning to Manchester City, indicating that he may consider resigning as manager if he is given an overly large squad next season. After City’s 3-1 win against Bournemouth on Tuesday, the Spaniard spoke about the emotional strain of leaving too many fit players out of the matchday squad. A…
In a heartwarming display of talent and familial camaraderie, a mother and daughter duo have become the highlight of Lagos State’s remarkable medal haul at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Ronke Olarinoye and her daughter, Florence Olarinoye, have not only made headlines but have also given sports enthusiasts reason to celebrate…
