Imane Khelif wins Olympic boxing gold medal amid gender controversy
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defeated Chinese opponent Yang Liu in the 66kg gold medal bout at the Paris Summer Olympics on Friday. Khelif received a warm welcome from the crowd as she entered the ring at Roland Garros Stadium for her fourth bout of the Games. Algerian flags were seen waving all around the arena. […]
Spain beats France 5-3 to clinch Men’s Soccer Olympic Gold for the First Time in 32 Years
In an electrifying finale at the 2024 Paris Games, Spain triumphed over France 5-3 in extra time, securing their first Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer in 32 years. France initially took the lead with Enzo Millot’s goal in the 11th minute, but Spain swiftly responded with a trio of goals in just ten minutes, […]
Tottenham Hotspur Agrees to £65m Deal with Bournemouth for Striker Dominic Solanke
Tottenham have agreed a £65m deal with Bournemouth for striker Dominic Solanke. Tottenham have agreed a £65m deal with Bournemouth for striker Dominic Solanke. The deal will see Spurs pay an initial £55m with £10m possible to follow in bonuses. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has targeted centre-forward depth this summer. Sky Sports News understands 26-year-old […]
Chelsea agrees €60m deal for Pedro Neto from Wolves
Chelsea are set to sign Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Blues have had a summer of tumult and transfers, with preseason not exactly going according to plan. Enzo Maresca’s side have been beaten heavily in friendlies to the likes of Celtic and Manchester City, while heavy spending in the market has continued. Conor Gallagher […]
England Football Association Appoints Lee Carsley as Interim Manager
Following Gareth Southgate’s departure after the Euro 2024 final loss to Spain, Lee Carsley has been named interim manager of the England men’s football team. Carsley, familiar with the players and international football cycle, aims to ensure continuity and secure promotion in the UEFA Nations League. Carsley stated, “It’s an honour to lead this England […]
Team Nigeria Disqualified From Men’s 4x400m Final at Olympics 2024
Nigeria has been disqualified for 4x400m men’s relay team for the final at the Paris Olympic Games. The quartet of Emmanuel Ojeli, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Dubem Amene and Chidi Okezie finished heat 2 with a Season’s Best time of 2 minutes 59.81 seconds. France won the race in 2 minutes 59.53 seconds with Belgium taking the […]
Botswana’s Tebogo makes history as first African to win Gold Medal for 200m in history of Olympics
Botswana has declared a half-day public holiday to honour Letsile Tebogo, who made history as the first athlete from Botswana to win a gold medal at the Olympics In a press release dated August 9, 2024, and signed by the Permanent Secretary to the President, Emmah A. Peloetletse, the President announced that all citizens and […]
Heartbreak as Tobi Amusan Misses Out of 100M Hurdles Final at Olympics
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, has narrowly missed out on a spot in the Olympics final. Competing in heat 1 of the women’s 100m hurdles semi-final, Amusan finished 3rd with a time of 12.55 seconds, placing 9th overall across all semi-finals and failing to secure a place in the […]
Tobi Amusan Misses Automatic Qualification After Finishing 3rd in 100m Hurdles
Tobi Amusan, the 27-year-old Nigerian athlete, has kept her country’s medal hopes alive at the Paris Olympics with a strong performance in the women’s 100m hurdles event. Competing in the first heat of the semi-finals on Friday, Amusan finished third with a time of 12.55 seconds, leaving her fate hanging in the balance as she […]
West Ham United Signs Defender Jean-Clair Todibo on Loan from Nice with Option to Buy
West Ham have agreed a deal with Nice for the signing of defender Jean-Clair Todibo. The deal is an initial loan with an option to buy for £35m. Todibo is set to undergo a medical after travelling to London on Friday and his personal terms are not expected to be a problem. It is understood […]