World record holder Tobi Amusan has been selected as Nigeria's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Ogun state-born hurdler, will lead the Nigerian contingent when the opening ceremony takes centre stage on July 26 at the Seine, the city’s main water artery. Amusan is the current world record holder in the 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.12...
Eritrea's Biniam Girmay has committed his future to the Intermarche-Wanty cycling team by signing a contract extension until 2028 after a very successful Tour de France outing. The 24-year-old made history at the Tour last month as he became the first Black African to both win a stage and win a classification with the green jersey. Girmay confirmed his historic green jersey triumph by finishing the...
Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Mamadou Fall from Major League Soccer giants Los Angeles FC. The 21-year-old Senegalese defender spent last season on loan with the Barca B team, playing 22 times in the Spanish third tier. Fall will now continue with the club after Barcelona confirmed he signed a two-year contract at the club. "Fall is a player with incredible potential and exceptional...
Amadou Onana is looking forward to competing in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming 2024-25 season after completing his transfer to Aston Villa from Everton. The Belgium midfielder of Senegalese and Cameroonian heritage, penned on a five-year deal at Villa Park worth £50 million. The 22-year-old joined the Toffees from Lille for £33 million in 2022 and made 72 appearances, scoring four goals. He was...
Erik ten Hag has waxed lyrical about Amad Diallo's growth at Manchester United, asserting that he is no longer an inexperienced player. The Ivory Coast star scored a brilliant goal in the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Rangers on Saturday for their first victory of the pre-season. Ten Hag now hopes Amad will have a great season in 2024-25 having been greatly impacted by injuries the...
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