Dortmund Parts Ways With Coach Nuri Sahin Following Champions League Setback
Borussia Dortmund have dismissed head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Bologna, citing a “lack of trust” in his leadership. Dortmund, who were beaten finalists in the competition last season, have now suffered four consecutive defeats in all competitions. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund currently sit 10th, 20 points behind leaders Bayern Munich. German media have reported that...
FC Porto Part Ways With Coach Vitor Bruno
Vitor Bruno was fired by FC Porto on Monday, becoming the third coach to be fired by one of Portugal's three major clubs this season. The 42-year-old took over from new AC Milan boss Sergio Conceição in the close season but was dismissed after Porto lost ground in the title race, following back-to-back league defeats this month. Porto’s academy director, José...
UCL Matchday 7: What To Watch For On Tuesday
There is a lot to play for on Matchday 7, as the first league phase of the Uefa Champions League draws to a close. We look at the key talking points and things to look out for in the latest round of matches taking place on Tuesday. All matches kickoff at 10pm CAT, unless stated otherwise. Atalanta v Sturm Graz (7:45pm...
Nigeria Secures Historic First Win At U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens made a triumphant debut at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, securing a thrilling two-run victory over New Zealand on Monday. The match, which had been delayed by rain in Sarawak, saw a repeat of the same weather challenges faced during Saturday's game against Samoa. However, the Nigerian team wasn’t deterred,...
EPL, La Liga Thrills: United Clash With Brighton, Madrid Face Las Palmas
Football fans are in for an exciting day as both the Premier League and La Liga serve up thrilling matches. In the Premier League, Everton will face Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park at 15:00, while Manchester United hosts Brighton at Old Trafford. Also at 15:00, Nottingham Forest takes on Southampton at the City Ground. Later in the day, Ipswich Town will...
Kvaratskhelia Departs Napoli For PSG In Major Transfer
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a winger for Georgia, officially joined Paris Saint-Germain on Friday after leaving Italian league leaders Napoli, according to the French champions. "Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old winger, who will wear No. 7, becomes the first Georgian player in the club's history," said a PSG statement. No transfer fee was revealed, but...
Nigeria Sets Sights On Glory As Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup Kicks Off
As the 2025 ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup gets underway in Malaysia this Saturday, ABIODUN ADEWALE examines Nigeria's group rivals. In a perfectly poised group of two debutants and two returning teams, Nigeria will face Samoa, New Zealand, and South Africa in Group C of the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup in Malaysia. The Junior Yellow Greens and Samoa...
Belgium Dismisses National Team Coach Domenico Tedesco
Belgium’s football association (RBFA) announced on Friday that national team coach Domenico Tedesco has been dismissed following a string of underwhelming results at Euro 2024 and the Nations League. The RBFA stated on its website: “Unfortunately, the Red Devils did not achieve the expected results at Euro 2024, just as they struggled in the subsequent Nations League campaign.” Tedesco, who took...
EFCC To Arraign Otudeko, Ex-First Bank MD Monday
EFCC set to arraign Chief Oba Otudeko and Stephen Onasanya for allegedly looting N12.3bn from First Bank on January 20, 2025. The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday fixed January 20, 2025, for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arraign the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, and a former First Bank Managing Director, Stephen Onasanya, for...
Haaland Signs New 10-Year Deal With Manchester City
Erling Haaland, a striker for Manchester City, signed a new 10-year contract on Friday, extending his stay with the team until the summer of 2034. The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has been a pivotal figure in the club’s recent successes. His initial contract was set to expire in 2027, but the new deal reflects the...
