Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez will serve the remainder of his ban, having been involved in an altercation with fans while on duty with Uruguay, Afrosport reports. This follows a failed appeal by Nunez, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordering the 25-year-old to carry on with the ban. The former Benfica forward, in August 2024, was handed a five-match international ban by CONMEBOL, South American...
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka has been handed a wildcard entry into the men’s singles draw at Roland Garros, Afrosport reports. Wawrinka rallied to defeat Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the French Open in 2015, claiming the second of his three Grand Slam titles. The 40-year-old Swiss tennis star, who currently sits 132nd in the ATP rankings, reached round two at Roland Garros...
Nigerian forward Josh Maja has won the Goal of the Season award at West Bromwich Albion, Afrosport reports. Maja, who also won West Brom’s top scorer award for the 2024-25 season, edged teammates Isaac Price and John Swift to win the individual honour, which was voted for by club supporters. The 26-year-old won the accolade with his sublime goal in a 1-1 draw against Luton Town...
Novak Djokovic will no longer be trained by Andy Murray, as the two tennis stars have ended their partnership after six months, Afrosport reports. Murray became Djokovic’s trainer in November 2024, with the Brit helping his former rival to the Australian Open semi-finals in January, where he was forced to retire due to injury against Alexander Zverev. The decision to end the partnership, which was reported...
Nigeria and Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has claimed the prize for the best African player in the Belgian Pro League, Afrosport reports. Arokodare, the winner of the 2024-25 Ebony Shoe Award, has scored 22 goals and provided seven assists for Genk across all competitions this season, including 20 goals in the Belgian top-flight. The Nigerian played an integral part in Genk’s top-of-the-table finish during the 2024-25...
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