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Genk coach Jess Thorup has praised Rafiu Durosinmi after his impressive performance in the club’s 2-0 victory over Virton in the Belgian Cup. The Smurfs secured their place in the next round of the competition with a comfortable victory, with Durosinmi scoring. The Nigerian international scored Genk’s second goal in the 28th minute, taking his tally to seven goals in …

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Emi Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a broken jaw suffered during the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Everton. The Argentina goalkeeper was taken to hospital for further checks after suffering an injury in the second half of Saturday’s match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Medical tests later confirmed the jaw fracture which required surgery. …

For the second time in five days, the Buffalo Sabers and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime at the Bell Centre, and for the second time, the Canadiens won it. Cole Caufield with a stunning shot upstairs on a breakaway gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win. Wilde’s Horse It was the first game of the season for Oliver Kapanen. He looked …

NAIROBI, KENYA – Concerns have been raised about officiating at the 2026 African Elite Boxing Championships in Nairobi after Nigerian boxer Aishat Gbadamosi suffered a controversial 3-1 loss to Algeria’s Douaa Rouaz in a women’s featherweight (54-57kg) contest on Sunday. The result has raised doubts among some boxing stakeholders and spectators, who believe the judges’ decision does not reflect what …

Uwana Fombo has emerged champion of the 2026 Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) Ladies Invitational and Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fombo, playing with a handicap of 32, returned 34 points to win the Division One women’s category at the Bonny Island Golf Club on Saturday. She finished ahead of Bridget Ogwah, handicap …

TORONTO – Sergei Bobrovsky arrives in Toronto with a long and impressive resume. A pair of Stanley Cups ring out along with two Vezina Trophy awards as the NHL’s leading scorer sits right at the top. However, early in his tenure with the Maple Leafs, the 38-year-old and his teammates are still looking for traction. Bobrovsky’s record dropped to 1-3-2 …

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Erling Haaland after the striker limped off following a brace in Saturday’s 3-2 win against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian star was hit on the foot late in the match and appeared to be in trouble as he left the field. While waiting for the results of …

The 32nd annual Judiciary Sports Competition organized by the National Sports Association for the Judiciary (NASAJ), bringing together judicial officers and staff to promote physical fitness, unity and professional relationships, has opened in Kaduna. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, said the welfare of judicial officers and staff was essential to sustaining an effective justice …

The expected resurgence of Nigeria’s cadet national team, Golden Eaglets, under the guidance of acclaimed England-trained tactician, Eboboritse Uwejamomere, has not materialized as the Delta State coach failed to take them to the semi-finals of this year’s West African Football Union (WAFU)-B U17 Championship. Sports247 reports that a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast on Saturday was not enough to lift …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – Bo Horvat scored the winning goal and added an assist as the New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night. Simon Holmstrom scored twice, including one into an empty net, and Anthony Duclair scored the other goal for New York (4-3-1). …