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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua says it would not be a “wise decision” for his son to follow in his footsteps and become a professional boxer. The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs he would much prefer if his son, Joseph Joshua, known as JJ, became an accountant instead, though […]

France appear almost certain to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024 but they are hoping to have Kylian Mbappe back, and rediscover their goal-scoring touch, when they face Poland in their final group game on Tuesday. One of the leading favourites coming into the tournament, France have four points from two matches in Group […]

WINNERS Rangers crowned champions Enugu Rangers were crowned champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League for the eighth time in their history on Sunday and they capped their season with a 2-1 away win against Gombe United at the New Jos Stadium. The league champions were welcomed into the mainbowl of the New Jos Stadium […]

Harry Kane insisted England will find the right formula for Euro 2024 success despite their lacklustre display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Gareth Southgate’s side would have qualified for the last 16 as Group C winners if they had defeated the Danes in Frankfurt. England captain Kane gave them the perfect start with a clinical […]

Former world No 1 Andy Murray celebrated his 1000th tour-level singles match by beating Alexei Popyrin 6-3 3-6 6-3 to reach the second round at the Queen’s Club Championships on Tuesday. The 37-year-old, the only Briton to win a title at Wimbledon in the Open era, had considered retiring in early 2019 due to his […]

UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin has named Barcelona teenager, Lamine Yamal as the best young player in the world. Yamal has been impressive for both club and country. The 16-year-old became the youngest player to play in European Championship history at the start of Euro 2024. The Barcelona winger provided an assist for Dani Carvajal’s goal […]

Manchester United have joined the race for Bologna striker, Joshua Zirkzee. The Nigerian-born forward has been linked with a move to AC Milan. Zirkzee is reportedly in advanced talks with the multiple Serie A champions. Chelsea and Arsenal are also interested in the striker. United have now expressed interest in the player. Per The Athletic, […]

Baseball icon Willie Mays, one of the greatest players in the sport’s history and beloved his for dazzling skill and athletic grace, died Tuesday aged 93, his family announced. Mays’ family confirmed the baseball icon’s passing in a joint statement with his former team the San Francisco Giants. “My father has passed away peacefully and among loved […]

The NFF executive committee has finally accepted the resignation of Finidi George as Super Eagles coach. The NFF reportedly refused to initially accept the resignation because the letter by Finidi was unsigned. But the quit notice has since been signed and made available to all members of the executive, committee to decide so that the […]

The grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competitions will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, June 29, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced. The women’s edition is currently in the quarter-finals stage while the men’s event is in the last four. NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, […]