Sports Steven Gerrard says he “wishes” Liverpool had signed March 19, 2026 Oloye Steven Gerrard, the legendary former Liverpool captain, has admitted he regrets the club missed out on signing Declan Rice. Rice, now an integral part of Arsenal’s midfield, joined the Gunners…
Sports Senegal refuse to return Afcon Trophy as title row sparks corruption claims March 18, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Senegal have refused to return the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after being stripped of their title, escalating a dispute with African football’s governing body into a political and legal…
Sports D’Tigress fall to Germany as Ogoke bows out March 17, 2026 Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team wrapped up their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Lyon, France, with an 81–73 loss to Germany. The game started as…
Sports AFCON 2025: Morocco wins 3–0 after Senegal loses by default March 17, 2026 Boluwatife Kehinde The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has confirmed that Senegal forfeited the AFCON 2025 final, awarding Morocco a 3–0 victory and officially crowning them champions of the tournament.…
Sports NFF to appeal as FIFA rejects petition against DR Congo over ineligible players March 17, 2026 Damilola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that FIFA has dismissed its petition against the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the alleged use of ineligible players during the November…
Sports Nigeria honours D’Tigress after 2025 Women’s AfroBasket victory March 17, 2026 Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s women’s basketball team has been rewarded with houses, cash bonuses, and national honours after successfully defending their title at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket. The rewards were approved by Bola…
Sports Chelsea hit £10.75m fine, one-year suspended transfer ban March 16, 2026 Boluwatife Kehinde Chelsea football club have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and given a one-year transfer ban that will only apply if they break the rules again, after the Premier League…
Sports Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title after defeating Rybakina March 16, 2026 Boluwatife Kehinde Aryna Sabalenka won her first BNP Paribas Open title after defeating Elena Rybakina in a thrilling final at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The match lasted about two and…
Sports ‘Iran still expected to play at 2026 World Cup despite security concerns’ March 16, 2026 Boluwatife Kehinde Iran’s men’s national football team is still planning to participate in the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite warnings that their safety could be at risk. The Asian Football…
Sports AFCON viewership surges 61% globally — CAF March 16, 2026 Damilola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says the Africa Cup of Nations has experienced a 61% increase in global viewership, describing the tournament as one of the fastest-growing sporting events…
