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Women’s World Cup: Banyana Banyana boss Ellis relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of round of 16 tie

Women’s World Cup: Banyana Banyana boss Ellis relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of round of 16 tie

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said they have been underestimated at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup and despite the "underdog" tag, they are still competing in the tournament. The 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions completed a comeback win in their final group game against Italy to seal historic progress to the knockout stage, where they will face 2019 finalists Netherlands. Banyana Banyana...

Egyptian billionaire Mansour buys new MLS club in San Diego

Egyptian billionaire Mansour buys new MLS club in San Diego

Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, owner of Right to Dream Academy in Ghana, has successfully acquired new Major League Soccer club in San Diego. MLS Commissioner Don GArber announced on Thursday that the San Diego team will be the 30th franchise in the American top-flight and they will start competing in 2025 at Snapdragon Stadium. The new San Diego team will increase the number of MLS clubs...

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: How to watch NBA Eastern Conference in Nigeria & stream on your phone

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: How to watch NBA Eastern Conference in Nigeria & stream on your phone

The NBA Eastern Conference final starts tonight with the Boston Celtics hosting the Miami Heat at the TD Garden on Thursday morning, at 1 am (West African Time). It would be the third time in four seasons, the Heat and the Celtics will be facing each other in the Eastern Conference finals with the latter dominating and advancing to the NBA final. DR Congolese descent Mfiondu...

Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

Abuja International Marathon: How to watch in Nigeria and anywhere in the world

The maiden edition of the Abuja International Marathon will take place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, April 29. 32 foreign athletes dominated by Kenyans have registered to compete in the 42km full marathon alongside Nigerians who will be led by long-distance couple, Emmanuel Gyan and Deborah Pam. Abuja Marathon will feature 5km for students, 10km for families and the marathon with the start...

Nigeria vs Haiti – How to watch and all you need to know

Nigeria vs Haiti – How to watch and all you need to know

The Super Falcons will continue their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday with an international friendly match against Haiti in Turkey. It will be the first time both countries will face off in a women's football game, with Nigeria participating in every edition of the Women's World Cup while Haiti are getting set for their debut outing in Australia and New Zealand...