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Chelsea are willing to sell Marc Cucurella this summer as long as their valuation is met, according to talkSPORT. The 27-year-old left-back has three years left on his contract, having signed new terms last year, and is understood to be open to a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Atletico Madrid view Cucurella as a top target and are …

Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Antonio Joshua has sent a warning to the heavyweight division, stating that he is mentally and physically stronger than ever. This came to light as he prepares for his long-awaited return to the ring against Albanian knockout artist Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia later this month. With a highly successful confrontation against lifelong rival, Tyson …

Abayomi Ademola Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback when the Black Stars drew 1-1 with Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, extending their winless streak to four matches. The Black Stars looked set to give new coach Carlos Queiroz a winning start after substitute Caleb Yirenkyi broke the deadlock midway …

As part of the activities that mark the current year World Table Tennis Day, Ping Pong Africa has trained more than 50 primary school students in Lagos, introducing them to the fundamentals of table tennis and promoting the benefits of the sport among young students. The training program, held in Wright Memorial Elementary School and Wesley Memorial Elementary School in …

Nigeria successfully defended the title of the Unity Cup friendly tournament with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Jamaica in the final played on Saturday in London. Coach Eric Chelle was without his regulars and used the tournament to give fringe and new players a chance to make a good impression, which will subsequently give them more opportunities. In goal, Arthur …

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, has officially confirmed his attendance as President of the Day at the highly anticipated Nigeria-Poland Football Watch Party, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, NOC, will attend as Special Guest of Honor at the historic event scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium VIP …

Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke has become a transfer target for Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window, reports completesports.com. Ejuke is expected to leave Sevilla after another disappointing campaign for the Spanish club. The 28-year-old struggled to make a significant impact, recording one goal and one assist in 29 La Liga appearances for the Rojiblancos. Several Premier …

The Super Eagles will be without charismatic leaders Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, but that has not dampened the team’s spirit. Nigeria will play Poland on Wednesday and seven days later will face World Cup-bound Portugal following their Unity Cup success against Jamaica. Super Eagles players celebrate winning the Unity Cup 2026. Eric …

Felix Auger-Aliassime ● The FAA demolishes Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 at Roland Garros. The Maiden Slam title race remains alive as it prepares for the quarter-finals in Cobolli Felix Auger-Aliassime, FAA, just put his name in the Canadian tennis history books. The world No. 6 stormed into the quarterfinals of the French Open on Monday, defeating Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, …

NAPHER SD booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing Dean’s Cup at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after a spectacular late free kick from Aina Oluwasegun secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Art Education Students Association (AESA). The Human Kinetics and Health Education part, popularly known as NAPHER SD, showed resilience and determination to reverse an …