Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and Hall of Famer Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced on Wednesday. A one-club man, West, whose silhouette is the inspiration behind the NBA logo, enjoyed a stellar career as a player, playing in nine NBA Finals and winning one title with the Lakers in 1972. Jerry West, the personification of basketball...
Ikorodu City FC and Beyond Limits Football Academy have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the very first time after their final day wins in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoffs in Enugu on Wednesday. Needing a win to gain promotion to the country's elite football division, Ikorodu City defeated Madiba FC 2-0 courtesy a brace from Toheeb Ajeyigbe at...
Erik ten Hag will remain as manager of Manchester United for the 2024-25 season following the conclusion of a review by the club's hierarchy. The Dutch tactician led the Red Devils to the FA Cup title after defeating rivals Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley. Despite the cup success, Ten Hag's future at Old Trafford was not guaranteed after United finished a dismal eighth in the Premier...
South Africa moved level at the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after defeating Zimbabwe 3-1 in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. After a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles of Nigeria last Friday, Iqraam Rayners and Thapelo Morena's brace meant that South Africa are now on seven points, same as Rwanda who defeated Lesotho 1-0 in Tuesday's other game, and Benin who...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) disciplinary Committee has handed down a ₦5 million fine to Enugu Rangers for multiple infractions during the Match Day 35 fixture against Enyimba, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday. There was a late drama at the 20,000-capacity stadium on Sunday when Rangers were awarded a penalty in the 98th minute after striker Godwin Obaje seemingly broke...
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