Key quotes ahead of the Wimbledon men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on Sunday:

“Naija Super 8 is an innovation at its infancy. The result has been encouraging. I won’t say we are where we envisaged to be yet. But I believe we have taken a huge step forward”

I know I can lead this team and I know I can make Nigeria proud. There are a lot of talents back home and I want to do this not just for the players but for the coaches too.

By John Egbokhan The fireworks will be special and massive as two in-form teams Remo Stars and Sporting Lagos rumble in the final of the Naija Super 8 on Sunday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. In what promises to be a classic clash of the two privately-funded teams in the Nigerian league, Remo Stars […]

The JNF started off with a courtesy visit to the US Embassy a day earlier and followed by the screening exercise that had over 300 boys and girls.

On the margin of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s Justice Roli Harriman has been elected President of the CAF Appeals Board. Harriman, a 62 – year old High Court judge, former senior lecturer at the Nigerian Law School and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Judge in […]

Atletico Madrid forward, Memphis Depay has reacted as former Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of the alleged sexual misconduct and rape charges against him by the jury.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is convinced he can defeat Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s blockbuster Wimbledon final, insisting there’s “no time to be afraid”.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their Centre Court semi-finals on Friday.

Harry Kane has been included in Tottenham Hotspur’s squad for their pre-season Asia-Pacific tour, but club captain Hugo Lloris has been left out as the France goalkeeper seeks to complete a move to a new club.

By Adegboyega Adeleye The nominees for the 2022/23 NPL coach of the year have been released. Finidi George, head coach of NPL champions, Enyimba, have been nominated as the Nigeria Premier League coach of the year. The Super Eagles legend led the Elephants of Aba to a record ninth NPL title in the 2022/23 season. […]

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has bragged that his side, Bafana Bafana will qualify for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria

Novak Djokovic has powered into his ninth Wimbledon final as the fiery defending champion feuded with the umpire and spectators before beating Jannik Sinner to reach a record 35th Grand Slam singles title match

Mendy denied both charges and was found not guilty by the jury of six men and six women

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax in a deal worth £38 million.