Video: Burna Boy, Shakira perform ‘Dai Dai’ at World Cup half-time show
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira delivered a live performance of Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the tournament's historic first-ever half-time show at the final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.
PSG announce signing of Super Falcons forward Ajibade
French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade.
Three talking points from the Premier League
Liverpool needed more late heroics to keep pace with Arsenal and Tottenham at the top of the Premier League as 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha snatched a dramatic 3-2 win for the Reds at Newcastle on Monday.
Liverpool beat 10-man Newcastle 3-2 in Premier League thriller
Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat 10-man Newcastle 3-2 after blowing a two-goal lead in a Premier League thriller on Monday
Italian climber dies in Mont Blanc accident
An Italian mountaineer has been killed by a falling block of ice near Mont Blanc in the French Alps, while his climbing partner was rescued, officials said on Monday.
Athletes arrive Asaba for 9th National Youth Games as DRM concludes
Athletes from across the country are expected to arrive in Asaba, Delta State capital, today for the 9th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG).
Bologna new boy Immobile out for eight weeks with thigh injury
Ciro Immobile will be out for nearly two months with a thigh injury picked up early in his debut for Bologna, the Serie A club said on Monday.
Canadian teen Mboko bundled out of US Open
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko was brought down to earth with a straight sets first round defeat to Barbora Krejcikova at the US Open on Monday.
Medvedev ‘needs help’ after US Open meltdown – Becker
German tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek “professional help” after the Russian crashed out of the US Open following the latest in a long line of spectacular on-court meltdowns.
Sabalenka, Djokovic into US Open round two as fuming Medvedev exits
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with victory Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a successful start to his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title — but a raging Daniil Medvedev exited.
Kenyan sprinter Omanyala out of Zurich Diamond League
Ferdinand Omanyala, who holds the African 100m record, is injured and has pulled out of this week’s Diamond League final in Zurich, the last event before the Tokyo world championships.
Brown Ideye refutes claims he called for jailing retired broke footballers
Calling the reports harmful to his image, Ideye urged the media to desist from spreading unfounded claims.
Transfer: Bournemouth in advanced talks for Chelsea’s Axel Disasi
Bournemouth are pushing forward in their bid to land French defender Axel Disasi, with the club now in advanced talks with Chelsea.
African players in Europe: Another historic goal for Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye made more Everton history by scoring the first goal at the club’s new 53,000-capacity stadium in Liverpool at the weekend in a Premier League victory over Brighton.
Amorim warns Mainoo he must fight for Manchester United place
England international Mainoo has yet to feature for United this season, missing both the opening-day defeat by Arsenal and Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Fulham.
Rooney forecasts ‘massive future’ for Arsenal teen sensation Dowman
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a “massive future” following an impressive Premier League debut.
