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For the first time in more than 20 years, the WTA Rankings had a historic shakeup. On Monday, Aryna Sabalenka officially captured the top singles spot, while US Open champion Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula jointly rose to No.1 in the doubles rankings. Sabalenka’s ascent ends Iga Swiatek’s 75-week reign at No.1, a position she held since April 4, 2022, …

Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi had an eventful start to the 2023/2024 French Ligue 1 season. The striker had a mixed-feeling performance, providing a 19-minute assist for a 1-1 draw against Lille OSC. The enthusiastic crowd waited over 70 days for the new season to begin, and the game started well for the home team, but they couldn’t secure a …

Fulham manager Marco Silva has lauded the exceptional performance of Calvin Bassey for the club in recent weeks. The Nigerian international seamlessly transitioned into the left side of a back three and was instrumental in the Club’s 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. The Nigeria international drew widespread acclaim for his role in the commanding victory, …

Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, will be honored with ‘NUJ Lifetime Achievement Award’, on Thursday 19th October 2023. The award will be presented to the immediate past Minister of Sports and Youth Development, at the NUJ Family/Veterans’ Day Event to be held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, Press Centre Iyaganku Ibadan. This is part of the activities scheduled to mark the …

Nottingham Forest’s defender, Ola Aina, is facing a potential absence in the upcoming fifth-round Emirates FA Cup match against Manchester United on Wednesday. The Nigerian international has been sidelined due to injury since his return from the African Cup of Nations. He suffered the injury in the semifinal against South Africa, but played through it till the final. Aina, who …

The Nigeria women’s football national team, the Super Falcons, is gearing up for a vital showdown against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the final round of the 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic Games Qualifiers. This eagerly anticipated two-legged tie, scheduled for April, carries immense significance as it will determine which team secures one of the two coveted tickets to #Paris2024 allocated …

Honourable Abiodun Orekoya, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, paid a visit to the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre at Rowe Park in Yaba. The purpose of the visit was to assess the ongoing refurbishment of courts and other facilities at the centre. Read Also: NFSC Strongly Condemns Attack on Sunshine Stars, Calls for Improved Security Representing Somolu Constituency 1 …

Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has denied reports circulating in the media that he snubbed the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly after the Blues’ loss against Liverpool in the final of the Carabao Cup on Sunday. Recall that Liverpool defeated Chelsea 1-0 thanks Van Dijk’s late header. However, it was reported that the Argentine appeared to made his way along the long …

Montpellier forward, Akor Adam played the entire 90 minute as the team were held to a goalless draw by Lens in Friday’s Ligue 1 game. Akor is Ligue 1 second top scorer with seven goals from 14 appearances this ongoing season. Visiting Lens had two thirds of possession and slightly more chances but neither side sparkled on France’s southern coast. …

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has been ruled out action for four weeks due to an injury sustained while on international duty. Chukwueze sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 2-2 friendly match draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday at the Estadio Muncipal de Portimao. Salman Al-FAaraj and Mohammed Kanno scored for Saudi Arabia while Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike and Abdulelah ‘s own …