Kenya has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, defeating competition from the United Kingdom in a historic victory for African athletics. The decision was announced at the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest, confirming Nairobi as the first African city to host the global flagship athletics event. Nairobi had previously…
FIFA has clarified that no final decision has been made on the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final. Morocco, Spain and Portugal, which are co-hosting the tournament, have been lobbying to stage the showpiece fixture. The Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid and the proposed 115,000-capacity Grand Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, are…
The highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be moved from the United States to the United Kingdom, with Cardiff’s Principality Stadium emerging as a leading alternative venue. New York’s Madison Square Garden had reportedly been considered for the November 20 bout. However, Joshua’s contract is said to contain a clause…
The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to secure a fourth term as FIFA president in next year’s election. The FFF announced the decision on Thursday, joining England, Italy, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in distancing themselves from Infantino following his controversial proposal to sell stakes in FIFA…
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has said he has no intention of campaigning or pleading for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League clash with Feyenoord, the teenage star said voters and fans are free to form their own opinions, stressing that individual awards are beyond…
England captain Harry Kane has admitted that he is in contention for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Kane made the remark during an interview with Owen Hargreaves, which is set to air on HBO Max. The Bayern Munich striker said the prestigious award often sparks heated debates among football fans and experts over which player…
Former AEW star Andy Williams, popularly known as “The Butcher,” has tragically died after collapsing during a wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Williams, 48, who previously wrestled for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor, passed away on September 5 following health complications at Mr. Small’s Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, according to reports by TMZ.…
Nigerian international Kingsley Ehizibue has completed a free transfer to Serie A side Genoa after leaving Udinese at the end of the 2025/26 season. The 31-year-old right-back made 32 Serie A appearances for Udinese last season, taking his total to more than 115 appearances and four goals during his four-year spell at the club.…
Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has completed her transfer to Crystal Palace Women from newly promoted Women’s Super League side Portsmouth. The 21-year-old shot-stopper has signed a two-year contract with Crystal Palace, keeping her at the club until 2028. Crystal Palace Women announced the signing on their official website, describing Erhabor as…
