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Micheal Ogbonna emerged winner of the fifth edition of the Dynamite Opens Scrabble tournament after an intense two-day competition held at the Agege Local Government Secretariat in Lagos. Ogbonna put in a commanding performance, winning 14 games and losing four, with an impressive margin of +871 to finish atop the field of 48 players who competed in this highly competitive …

Sports betting has grown rapidly across Africa and Nigeria is at the center of this expansion. With millions of active bettors and hundreds of licensed betting platforms, the country has become one of the largest betting markets on the continent. An important part of this activity revolves around football. Many bettors are beginning to explore platforms that offer online sports …

Bayern Munich captured its 35th German league title on Sunday by beating Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Second-place Borussia Dortmund lost at Hoffenheim on Saturday, and Bayern only needed a draw to win its 13th title in 14 seasons. But the champions capped it off in style as they came from behind to beat Stuttgart 4-2 at home. The victory …

Ezekiel Nathaniel got his outdoor campaign off to an impressive start with a strong performance in the 400-meter dash at the Tom Jones Invitational, clocking a season-best 45.47 seconds. READ ALSO: Caleb hits 10.00 as Nigerians dominate 100m at Tom Jones Memorial Nigeria’s national record holder in the 400m hurdles showed his class with a smooth and controlled race, demonstrating …

Manchester City have blown the Premier League title race wide open after beating leaders Arsenal 2-1 in a top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. More to follow…

Ola Aina has said that Nottingham Forest players are happy to work for manager Vitor Pereira. The Tricky Trees thrashed Burnley 4-1 at the City Ground on Sunday to boost their chances of Premier League survival. Forest are also qualified for the UEFA Europa League semi-final, where they will face Aston Villa. “All in all, there was a little noise …

Abayomi Ademola The relegation battle from the Nigerian Premier Football League takes center stage this weekend, with several decisive matches set to shape the race for survival as the season enters its final stretch. At the center of the drama is the eastern derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba, where contrasting ambitions collide. While Rangers are fighting for the title, …

There are forwards who score goals. And then there’s Victor Osimhen, a player whose mere presence on a football field changes the calculations of defenders, coaches and entire defensive systems. At only 27 years old, the Galatasaray forward has already established himself as one of the most complete center forwards in world football and, without a doubt, the most feared …

Former Nigerian athlete Otonye Iworima has warned that Favor Ofili may face significant psychological challenges following World Athletics’ decision to reject her request to switch allegiance to Türkiye. The ruling, which affected multiple athletes backed by the Turkish government, has sparked widespread reactions, and Iworima believes the emotional toll on Ofili should not be overlooked. “It’s not easy,” he said. …

Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 in a Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The victory boosted the Red Devils’ hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, while the defeat dimmed Chelsea’s hopes. More to follow…