Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Bendel Insurance Knocked Out of Federation Cup by Wikki Tourists Defending champions Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin have been eliminated from the 2024 President Federation Cup after a 2-0 defeat to NNL side Wikki Tourists of Bauchi on Wednesday, May 22, in Abuja. Second-half goals from Promise Damala in the 68th minute and Owolabi Aremu in the 94th minute secured a convincing win for the Tourists and ended the Benin Arsenals’ cup run. The match remained goalless in the first half, with both sides showing strong resistance at the Area 3 field in Abuja. However, Promise Damala…

Olympic Champion Swimmer David Wilkie Dies at 70 British Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has passed away at the age of 70. The Scottish swimmer, known for his extraordinary achievements in the pool, won the 200m breaststroke gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, along with two Olympic silver medals and three world titles throughout his career. In a statement, Wilkie’s family said: “It is with great sadness that the family of David Wilkie MBE announce that he died peacefully surrounded by his family this morning, following his brave battle with cancer.” Born in Sri Lanka to Scottish parents, Wilkie…

 Ipswich Hope to Retain McKenna Amid Premier League Interest Ipswich Town have offered manager Kieran McKenna a lucrative new contract in a bid to keep him at the club amid significant interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea, and Brighton. The 38-year-old McKenna, who recently led Ipswich to promotion, has caught the attention of top clubs, with Chelsea reportedly in discussions with his representatives about a potential managerial role at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino’s Future in the Spotlight Mauricio Pochettino could have several options on the table as well. The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager, 52, has been linked…

Ademola Lookman Leads Atalanta BC to Historic UEFA Europa League Victory Ademola Lookman etched his name into Atalanta folklore with a stunning hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final, guiding his team to a 3-0 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen. This landmark achievement made Lookman the first player since Jupp Heynckes in 1975 to score a hat-trick in a European final, and halted Leverkusen’s impressive 51-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. In a final that defied pre-season predictions, Atalanta faced off against a formidable Leverkusen side led by Xabi Alonso. The Bundesliga champions had not lost a game for 361…

Bayer Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Run Ends in Europa League Final Heartbreak Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso praised his team’s remarkable unbeaten streak but admitted it was painful to see it end in the Europa League final. The German side had captured headlines all season with their exceptional 51-game unbeaten run and a triumphant Bundesliga campaign. Their quest for European glory was halted on Wednesday night by Atalanta, who delivered a commanding 3-0 victory at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. This marked Leverkusen’s first defeat since May 27 of the previous year. Despite their impressive record, Alonso acknowledged that the loss in such…

Vincent Kompany Poised to Take Helm at Bayern Munich In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich is in advanced discussions with Burnley to appoint Vincent Kompany as their new head coach. The Bundesliga giants are confident that Kompany is keen on the move, and both clubs are negotiating a compensation fee to finalize the deal. (As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano). Kompany, 38, who has garnered a positive reputation through his managerial stints at Anderlecht and Burnley, is expected to bring his Burnley backroom staff to Munich, including former Wales international Craig Bellamy. The Belgian manager’s potential move comes…

Ademola Lookman Leads Atalanta BC to Historic UEFA Europa League Victory Ademola Lookman etched his name in history by becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in a UEFA Europa League final, as Atalanta BC stunned Bayer Leverkusen with a 3-0 victory. This remarkable win ended the Bundesliga champions’ 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions, marking a sensational night for the Serie A club. The final, held in Dublin, was an unexpected match-up that few could have predicted at the start of the season. Leverkusen, competing in their first European final in 22 years, faced an Atalanta team making…

 Golden Eaglets’ Match Against Togo Rescheduled Due to Heavy Rain in Accra The Golden Eaglets’ final Group B match against Togo has been rescheduled due to heavy rainfall rendering the pitch unplayable. Originally set for evening hours of today, the game will now take place at 9 am tomorrow at the University of Ghana stadium. This announcement was made by team spokesman Francis Achi. The adverse weather conditions have also impacted other matches. The game between Niger and Burkina Faso has similarly been postponed and will be played tomorrow at the same time as the Eaglets’ match. Furthermore, the heavy…

Cameroon’s Appointment of Marc Brys as Manager Suspended by Sports Tribunal Cameroon’s appointment of Belgian Marc Brys as head coach of the national football team, the Indomitable Lions, has been suspended by the country’s top sports tribunal. This decision follows a petition from an amateur football club challenging the process. The controversy began last month when the sports ministry named 61-year-old Brys as manager without consulting the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). This unilateral decision sparked a dispute between the sports ministry and FECAFOOT. In response to the appointment, FECAFOOT requested its president, Samuel Eto’o, to propose a national coach…

Boston Celtics Edge Out Indiana Pacers in Game One of Eastern Conference Finals In an exhilarating start to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics edged out the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime at the TD Garden in Boston. The nail-biting game saw the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown hit a crucial three-pointer with just six seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 117-117, forcing overtime. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a standout performance, scoring 36 points. He played a pivotal role in overtime, landing a key three-pointer followed by a quick lay-up from Derrick White in the…

World Rugby Selects Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo for Capgemini University’s International Sports Management Program World Rugby has proudly announced the selection of Nigerian Princess Alban Ugonwaezeh-Agugo for the prestigious Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme for 2024 and 2025. This program aims to elevate the visibility of female leaders within the rugby community and accelerate the development of the women’s and girls’ game, particularly as the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 approaches. Princess Ugonwaezeh-Agugo, 37, hailing from Adazi-Nnukwu in Anaocha LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria, is one of only four individuals selected from Africa and one of 25 chosen globally for…

Cristiano Ronaldo Set for 11th Major International Tournament with Portugal at Euro 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to add another chapter to his storied career, having been named in Portugal’s squad for Euro 2024. The 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward, who holds the record as the most capped player in international football history with 206 appearances, will be participating in his 11th major international tournament. Ronaldo, who has netted 128 goals for his country, remains a vital component of the Portugal squad. Head coach Roberto Martinez, announcing the 26-man squad for next month’s tournament in Germany, emphasized Ronaldo’s enduring quality…