Share Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has been named captain of Norway’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup. The newly crowned Premier League winner is joined by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Fulham’s Oscar Bobb and Crystal Palace forward Jorgen Strand Larsen. A unique squad announcement was delivered by theContinue Reading
ShareBayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement to be named in Germany’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his team’s number one for the tournament. Neuer, who has helped Bayern win the Bundesliga title and reach theContinue Reading
Share The Naija Drone Soccer League (NDSL) has announced the launch of Nigeria’s first-ever competitive drone soccer league for senior secondary school students, a move it says marks a new step in linking e-sports, technology and education. NDSL in a statement on Wednesday, said it is introducing a nationwide platformContinue Reading
ShareThree-and-a-half years ago he walked into Villa Park and vowed he had joined Aston Villa to win trophies. On Wednesday in Istanbul, he achieved it. Skipper John McGinn lifted the Europa League trophy after a 3-0 victory over Freiburg to etch Villa’s name into the history books again. In front of nineContinue Reading
Share Brazil forward Neymar has been included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup. The 34-year-old, who now plays for Brazilian side Santos, is the country’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances but has not played for the Selecao since 2023 amidContinue Reading
ShareVeteran midfielder Luka Modric has been named in Croatia’s squad for the World Cup and is expected to recover from a fractured cheekbone in time for the tournament. The 40-year-old Inter Milan playmaker suffered the injury following a clash of heads in their match against Juventus at the end ofContinue Reading
ShareJannik Sinner is continuing to write his name into the record books at a pace rarely seen in the modern men’s game. By winning the Italian Open in front of an adoring home crowd on Sunday, 24-year-old Sinner completed the full set of nine ATP Masters 1000 titles – knownContinue Reading
ShareFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday advocated regular exercise, healthy living and sports participation as essential tools for longevity and overall well-being. Obasanjo spoke at the 8th edition of the FirstBank/OBJ Golf Tournament held at Abeokuta Golf Club. The former president described the annual tournament as a personal legacy projectContinue Reading
Share Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they were upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final. Playing in front of 26,000 fans at their King Saud University Stadium, Saudi side Al-Nassr were favourites to win Asian football’sContinue Reading
ShareUkraine’s Elina Svitolina battled to a third Italian Open title following a thrilling three-set win against Coco Gauff in the final. The 31-year-old fought back from 4-2 down to win the first set and, despite losing the second on a tie-break, Svitolina responded to claim the decider for a 6-4Continue Reading