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Davis Cup: Nigeria defeat Cote d’Ivoire, brighten promotion chances

Team Nigeria bounced back from a disappointing 0-3 loss to Namibia on day two to secure an impressive 3-0 victory over Cote d’Ivoire...

Spain’s Álvaro Morata leaves Atlético Madrid for AC Milan

Alvaro Morata, the 31-year-old, signed for AC Milan from Atletico Madrid on Friday, returning to the Italian A days after winning Euro 2024....

Paris 2024: Sports Minister lauds Team Nigeria’s camping in Saarbrucken, Germany, says it will help transition to Paris

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said that Team Nigeria’s choice to camp in Saarbrucken, Germany, will facilitate their easy...

Fans stunned by Mbappe’s “perfect” Spanish at his unveiling as Real Madrid player

Kylian Mbappe’s “perfect” Spanish during his Real Madrid debut has stunned fans. Mbappe joined the Spanish giants on a free transfer earlier this...

Abuja 2024: Sports Minister Enoh declares Davis Cup qualifiers open

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has called on the six countries participating in Group III of the Davis Cup African...

Just in: Gareth Southgate resigns after England’s Euro 2024 loss

Two days after his club suffered a defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final, England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned. After...

Paris 2024: Super Falcons tackle Olympic champions Canada in a friendly July 17

The Super Falcons are scheduled to face Olympic champion, Canada, in an international friendly as part of preparation for the Olympic Games. Persecondnews...

NFF Pres. Gusau pledges continued support for women’s football at all levels

Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has stated that his administration is committed to providing more opportunities for women...

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win Copa America

Argentina claimed its third straight major title with an extra-time victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday, as a tearful Lionel Messi likely...

Spain pip England 2-1 to lift Euro 2024 trophy

Indomitable Spain won their fourth European Championship title after beating 2-1 England at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Sunday night. The Spanish national team...

Breaking: Carlos Alcarez retains Wimbledon title after dominating Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday, in a brutal statement that the...

Sports Minister tasks Nigerian referees on participation in FIFA/CAF-flagged competitions

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has challenged Nigerian referees to deepen and strengthen their professionalism to attract greater participation in...

Paris 2024: Super Falcons to have full camp by Friday afternoon

The arrival of forwards Uchenna Kanu and Chinwendu Ihezuo at the Super Falcons’ camp in Sevilla, Spain, on Thursday afternoon brought the number...

Paris 2024: Asisat Oshoala arrives Super Falcons camp in Spain

Six-time African Women Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, arrived at the senior women’s national team camp in the city of Jerez de...

Paris 2024: Pres. Tinubu has approved full budget for Olympics, says Sports Minister Enoh

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has fully approved the Olympics budget, charging Nigerian athletes...

We have to be aggressive, says Maresca as he unveils Chelsea’s plans

The new Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he wants to create a more aggressive style of play on and off the ball...