Songs by Nigerian artists, Omah Lay, Asake and Rema, have been included in Liverpool defender, Virgil Van Dijk’s favourite songs playlist. The playlist was curated for the EFL Carabao Cup Final 2024 and shared via EFL’s Tiktok page. Late American rapper, The Notorious B.I.G and Mase were the only non-Nigerians featured in the list. The…
In his tireless march towards a beautiful and prosperous homeland, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, of Anambra State has continued to make a compelling impact of achievements within 23 months in office. This period has borne witness to the indomitable spirit of progress and transformation that permeates the very essence of Anambra’s development under his stewardship….
Former World Number tennis player Rafael Nadal has hailed longtime rival Novak Djokovic as the best player in the history of the sport. Djokovic has 24 Grand Slam titles having surpassed Nadal’s 22 when he captured last year’s French Open. Despite that success, the controversial world number one from Serbia still struggles to translate his…
Kylian Mbappe marked his return from injury with a goal as Paris St-Germain took control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Sociedad. The French champions have an underwhelming record in the competition and were enduring a frustrating night until Mbappe pounced. Having missed his side’s previous match with an ankle problem, Mbappe scored…
Kenya’s former multiple world record holder, Henry Rono, has died at the age of 72. He died after suffering a short illness on Thursday morning at a hospital in the capital, Nairobi, Athletics Kenya announced in a statement. Rono made history by breaking four world records in just 81 days in 1978. He ran world…
Ivory Coast have climbed 10 places in the Fifa world rankings after winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while runners-up Nigeria have moved up 14 spots. The Super Eagles are now 28th despite losing the final 2-1 on Sunday, making them the third-ranked side on the continent. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have moved up to…
English Premier League side Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Roy Hodgson Palace are currently 15th in the Premier League table and are five points above the relegation zone. Hodgson took charge of his 200th match as Palace manager earlier this week but his side were beaten 3-1 at Selhurst Park by Chelsea. Palace…
Manchester United have approached Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth about joining the club. Ashworth has a long-standing relationship with Ineos head of sport Sir Dave Brailsford. Talks over compensation are yet to take place between the two clubs. If a deal is agreed, it would be another significant move by Inoes, whose 25% ownership of…
Rafael Nadal has put his return to competitive tennis on hold after pulling out of the Qatar Open. Nadal made his long-awaited return after almost a year out with injury at January’s Brisbane International. However, the Spaniard sustained a hip injury at the tournament which ruled him out of the Australian Open. “I would have…
Bayern Munich have condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Dayot Upamecano after their 1-0 defeat by Lazio in the Champions League last 16. Upamecano was sent off in the 67th minute after giving away a penalty, which Ciro Immobile scored for the win. “FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments being directed towards Dayot…
