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EFL Cup: Solanke scores twice as Tottenham edge Man Utd in bizarre seven-goal thriller

British-Nigerian forward Dominic Solanke on Thursday scored a brace to secure a 4-3 win for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the English Football League (EFL) Cup. Solanke opened the scoring in the 15th minute, with the 27-year-old reacting quickly to fire home a rebound after United's second-choice goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, parried the ball into his path. Both sides had good chances in...

F1: Ferrari reveal launch date of 2025 car

by Kunle Fayiga

19 December 2024

Ferrari have become the first Formula 1 team to reveal the lauch date of 2025 car, Afrosport reports. The Italian automobile giant will unveil their car on February 19, a day after the collective launch event held at London’s O2 Arena. All 10 teams and their 20 drivers will be present at the season launch where 2025 liveries will be revealed on show cars. The 16-time...

Premier League: Wolves confirm Vitor Pereira as new head coach

by Ibikunle Salako

19 December 2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of former Porto boss Vitor Pereira as their new coach, Afrosport reports. Pereira moves to the Molineux from Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, having signed an 18-month contract with Wolves, who reportedly coughed up £825,000 in compensation. The 56-year-old replaces Gary O’Neil, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday following Wolves’ 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town. Welcome to...

F1: Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver for 2025 season

by Kunle Fayiga

19 December 2024

Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes as reserve driver for the 2025 F1 season, Afrosport reports. The Finn's return to Mercedes was heavily muted having failed to secure a seat with Sauber next year. Bottas spent five years at Mercedes between 2017 and 2021 alongside Lewis Hamilton. The 35-year-old will be hoping to remain in the spotlight at Mercedes as he looks to get back on...

Mathias Pogba: Paul Pogba’s brother handed three-year prison sentence for extortion

by Ibikunle Salako

19 December 2024

Mathias Pogba, the older brother of France international Paul Pogba, has been sentenced to a three-year prison term by a Paris court on Thursday in an extortion and abduction case, Afrosport reports. With two years of the sentence suspended, the 34-year-old will be able to serve the remaining one year with an electronic bracelet rather than in prison. Mathias has also been fined €20,000 by the...

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EFL Cup: Solanke scores twice as Tottenham edge Man Utd in bizarre seven-goal thriller

F1: Ferrari reveal launch date of 2025 car

Premier League: Wolves confirm Vitor Pereira as new head coach

F1: Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver for 2025 season

Mathias Pogba: Paul Pogba’s brother handed three-year prison sentence for extortion

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