FirstBank has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and…
Liverpool fans have demanded the immediate sack of their coach, Anne Slot following 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The result at the Parc des Princes has sparked a significant backlash from fans and pundits, with some calling the manager’s defensive tactical choices a sackable offence….
FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends renowned for his patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national service. The tournament will engage secondary schools from all 36…
Tottenham Hotspur have officially sacked interim head coach, Igor Tudor, after a disastrous 44-day spell that has left the club fighting for its Premier League survival. The decision, which the club described as a ‘mutual agreement’ comes as Spurs sit in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. The North London club decided…
Mohamed Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has offered a definitive update on the Egypt international’s future following Tuesday’s announcement that he will depart Liverpool According to The Mirror, speculation has already started swirling regarding Salah’s destination for the 2026/27 campaign, with the forward having been strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding the trophy to Morocco 58 days after the final. In a stunning and unprecedented ruling, CAF’s Appeals Board declared that Senegal forfeited the final following an appeal lodged by Morocco, overturning the West Africans’ 1-0 victory recorded…
Stakeholders in the Nigerian karate community, led by high-ranking veterans and industry leaders, have formally called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in a burgeoning crisis within the National Sports Commission (NSC). The group alleged a coordinated attempt by administrative elements to subvert the democratic election of Mrs. Fausat Dehinde Yekinni (Iyalaje) as President…
Edo emerged top in the just ended Niger Delta Games with 52 gold, 34 silver, 25 bronze medals. The state came out as the overall champion of the Niger Delta Games, themed “Edo 2026.” The second edition of the games came to an end Thursday night in Benin City, Edo state capital. This is historic…
Team Edo have taken the lead in the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo ‘2026.’ In an unprecedented dominant display in swimming and weightlifting events, Edo, the host state, towered with 22 gold and 12 silver against second and third placed Delta (14 Gold) and Bayelsa (13 Gold) respectively. As at…
Nigeria and Galatasaray top striker Victor Osimhen said he could have been playing his football in Italy with Juventus but for the treatment meted out to him by former club, Napoli. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen revealed that Juventus wanted his services before he signed for Turkish side Galatasaray, but Napoli’s president Aurelio De…
