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Bayern Munich and Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle for England captain Harry Kane worth more than 100m euros (£86.4m). Kane, 30, has one year left on his contract with Spurs and must now make a decision about whether or not to leave. The forward is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances.Kane was linked with …

The Bauchi State government has sacked the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of Wikki Tourists FC, Aminu Dalhatu Umar. The state’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Muhammad Salis Gamawa, confirmed the chairman’s sack in a letter dated October 11, 2023. The letter was seen by journalists on Thursday. Umar was appointed the chairman of the Wikki Tourists FC interim …

American teenager Coco Gauff landed her first Grand Slam title with a fightback win over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. Sixth-seeded Gauff had a while to get going in front of a supportive home crowd, but she gained confidence and eventually defeated second-seeded Sabalenka in New York. 19-year-old Gauff successfully clinched a 2-6 6-3 6-2 win on a …

The Delta Queens Hockey team has returned to Nigeria after a commendable display at the Africa Club Championship held in Malawi. The team showcased their prowess by securing a third-place finish in the seven-team event, defeating the home side, Genetrix, with an impressive scoreline of 10-0. Read Also: Mighty Jets International FC Welcomes Spanish Scouts To Jos For Talent Identification …

World football governing body, FIFA has handed a two-match suspension on Three Lionesses of England forward Lauren James following her red card in their game against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. James was sent off in the 87th minute of the round of 16 clash after she was seen stamping on Michelle Alozie’s back, in a game that eventually ended in favour …

Following Nigeria’s heart-wrenching 2-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed profound disappointment and frustration, extending his heartfelt apologies to the nation’s fervent supporters. The Super Eagles initially surged ahead in the 18th minute, courtesy of a commanding header from William Troost-Ekong. Read Also: #AFCON23: Troost-Ekong Named TotalEnergies Man Of …

Gent boss Hein Vanhaezebrouck has revealed the reason Gift Orban got a cameo appearance during his side’s 1-1 draw with Union Saint-Gilloise at the Ghemlaco Arena. Orban was among the substitutes and got a taste of action with just four minutes left in the game after replacing  Malick Fofana. The decision summed up the player’s frustration at the Club, saying …

Lazio legend, Paolo di Canio has revealed that Inter Milan have been more competitive and stronger after the departure of Andre Onana to Manchester United. In an interview with Sky Italia, Di Canio stated that Yann Sommer’s arrival has made the team a strong force to reckon with in the Serie A this ongoing season. “When Onana left, it seemed …

In a strategic move to revamp the coaching staff, the management of Kogi United Football Club has decided not to renew the contracts of Technical Adviser Suleiman Adamu and Chief Coach Tanimu Nayashi of its Feeder Team. Read Also: Nigeria Shines In Shortlists Of Women’s Categories For CAF Awards 2023: Players, Coach Make Final Nominees The decision was announced by …

2023 AFCON: Nigeria gets Ivory Coast in Group Stage Draw – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria has been drawn against West African foes, Ivory Coast, who are also host of the Africa Cup of Nations, in group A. The Three-time …