Ademola Lookman has climbed to third place on Nigeria’s all-time UEFA Champions League, UCL scorers list after netting his eighth goal in the competition during UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday.

Following the development, Malami and his son took fresh pleas of not guilty to the five-count amended charge.

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Roland Garros defence.

On his way to meet President Paul Biya, who has ruled the mainly French-speaking country since 1982, the US-born pope blessed the mass of faithful who had lined the route from an open-top car.

The 33-year-old was shown a straight red card at the Vitality Stadium last month for a foul on Evanilson, with Junior Kroupi scoring from the ensuing penalty as the Cherries secured a 2-2 draw.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria’s Hajj slots, forcing the Zamfara Hajj Commission to drop 456 pilgrims from the 2026 exercise.

Iran’s military threatened on Wednesday to shut down Red Sea trade unless the United States lifted its naval blockade on Tehran’s ports, saying the ceasefire was at risk.

The organisation has to cut £500 million from its operating costs of £5 billion, with most of these savings required in 2027 and 2028.

Raphinha has apologised following a heated post-match incident involving Atlético Madrid fans, admitting his actions did not reflect his values.

By Emmanuel Okogba Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has revealed how a shoulder injury prevented him from making his debut for Real Madrid’s first team in 1992. Adepoju, who was then playing for Real Madrid’s reserve side, Castilla, disclosed that he was on the verge of being promoted to the senior team when Mexican striker […]