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  Carlos Alcaraz has been compared to the “Big Three” Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when they were his age. Djokovic, Nadal and Federer At just 21 years old, the Spaniard has already won three Grand Slam titles and earned the number one spot in the world rankings. He has almost every shot in the game and is …

Spain advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship after beating hosts Germany in the last eight on Friday night. The Spanish team performed spectacularly in the tournament, having achieved three wins from the group stage against Italy, Croatia and Albania. They beat giant killers Georgia in the last 16, and now beat hosts and giants Germany in extra time. …

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum said he is aware of the difficult road and challenging task ahead for his team at the 2024 Olympics. Waldrum revealed his confidence in the team he has selected, believing they could be a special group. “I think this could be a special group. We have shown our quality against some of the best …

Victor Osimhen’s future at Italian Serie A club Napoli is likely to come to an end soon as Italian agent Claudio Anellucci confirmed talks have progressed with his entourage over a move to PSG. Osimhen is free to leave Napoli this season but clubs are struggling to pay his €100m-plus release clause. The former Italian champions are reportedly willing to …

Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked out of the European Championship as Portugal were beaten on penalties by France in their quarter-final on Friday night. After 120 goalless minutes, the two sides had to settle their differences in a penalty shootout, with France emerging victorious. Ronaldo converted his own shot but Joao Felix failed to convert a third for his side as …

Just eight weeks away from his first game of the season, FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024, head coach Chris Musa Danjuma has called up four goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and 12 forwards to a training camp in the federal capital, Abuja, in the first phase of preparation for the global tournament. Read also: Referee adviser raises doubts …

Nigeria have been drawn into Group D for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers alongside Benin, Libya and Rwanda. In this draw, these teams will compete for the top 2 spots in the tournament that will be held in Morocco. The preliminary round is scheduled to take place between 18 and 26 March 2024. The first and second rounds will be held …

The search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior national team will be concluded in the coming days and the shortlisted candidates for the position will meet with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president and the Minister of Sports in London. Own goal Nigeria.comreports. Both sides are already in London and will meet with the four coaches who have …

By: Monday Nas Ozoya, MSc in Sport Business Management, MCIMSPA, FIFA Guardian Safeguarding Platinum, BILD Positive Behaviour Support CoachDirector, UK Coordinator and Grassroots General Counsel – African Coaches Connect (ACC) Read also: Referee adviser raises doubts over Nigerian clubs’ success in continental competitions Introduction In recent years, the Nigerian sports sector has witnessed various strategic initiatives aimed at boosting its …

Aruna Quadri gears up to compete at WTT Star Contender Bangkok – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Quadri, who missed the WTT Contender events in Lagos and Tunis last month due to injury, is now back to full fitness. The 35-year-old is the only African player in a highly competitive field. By participating in the …