Reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff eased into the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday after a 6-2, 6-1 dominant performance against Romania’s Anca Todoni, who entered the competition via the qualifiers. The 20-year-old saw off world no. 142 in just one hour and six minutes on a closed Court One to seal a strong win in the second round of Wimbledon. "Overall, I just learned...
President of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has found himself in a fresh controversy over alleged dual nationality. Eto’o recently appeared in front of CAF Disciplinary Committee in Egypt over allegations of his involvement in match-fixing in the Cameroonian leagues. The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker is yet to clear his name in the allegation and he now has another stain on his garment. The...
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, will return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming 2024–25 season after agreeing to a two-year maximum contract worth $104 million. The 39-year-old will return for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, and according to reports, the new deal with the Lakers includes both a player option for the 2025–26 season and a no-trade clause, as James...
Coach Randy Waldrum has released a list of 18 Super Falcons players that will represent Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African Champions are making their return to the Olympics for the first time in 16 years and will take on Brazil, Spain and Japan in the Group C. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Esther Okoronkwo, have been invited alongside...
Malawi women's national team captain Tabitha Chawinga has joined Olympique Lyon Feminin on a three-year deal from Chinese outfit Wuhan Jianghan University. The 28-year-old spent the 2023-24 season on loan at rivals Paris Saint-Germain as the first Malawian to play in the Premiere Ligue, and finished as top scorer with 19 goals in 21 games. She was also named the league’s best player and featured in...
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