Brazilian forward Rodrygo has shared his thoughts on being left out of the 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist, despite his impressive season with Real Madrid. The 23-year-old scored 17 goals and contributed nine assists in 51 appearances during the 2023/24 season, yet he was not among the 30 players nominated for the prestigious award. Rodrygo’s Real […]
Jannik Sinner (23) has claimed his second Grand Slam title of the year by winning the 2024 US Open. Known for his blistering serves, swift on-court movement, and powerful forehand, Sinner’s journey to the title in New York was marked by more than just athletic prowess. Days before the tournament, news broke about two failed […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late strike secured Portugal a 2-1 victory over Scotland in a thrilling Nations League clash, marking the 901st goal of the legendary striker’s illustrious career. The match took place on Sunday, with Ronaldo coming off the bench to complete a stirring comeback for his team. Having reached the milestone of 900 career goals […]
Asante Kotoko SC started their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over long-time rivals Karela United FC at the Naa Sheriga Sports Centre in Nareligu. This victory not only secured the Porcupine Warriors their first three points of the season but also ended a seven-match winless streak against Karela United. New […]
Hearts of Oak began their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League(GPL) campaign with a shocking 1-0 defeat to league debutants Basake Holy Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The Phobians, who have narrowly escaped relegation in their last two seasons, struggled to break down a resilient Holy Stars side. The away team, playing their first-ever […]
Aryna Sabalenka was overwhelmed with emotion after capturing her first US Open title, defeating American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a thrilling final at Flushing Meadows. Reflecting on her journey, Sabalenka said, “I’m speechless. I remember all the tough losses here.” The victory was especially meaningful for her, as she had endured heartbreaking defeats at […]
Cameroon and Nigeria both recorded impressive victories in their opening matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers. Cameroon defeated Namibia 1-0 in Garoua, thanks to a goal from Vincent Aboubakar. The Indomitable Lions dominated possession but struggled to break down the Namibian defense. Aboubakar’s goal came in the 65th minute, as he […]
Brazil returned to winning form in the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday, thanks to a first-half strike by Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. After three consecutive defeats, the five-time World Cup champions did just enough to secure the much-needed three points, lifting them to fourth place […]
Ivory Coast commenced the defense of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a 2-0 victory over Zambia in Bouake on Friday, thanks to the remarkable performance of Jean-Philippe Krasso. The 27-year-old forward, who was initially omitted from the squad, was called up late to replace Sebastien Haller and delivered a crucial brace in […]
Taylor Fritz made history on Friday by becoming the first American man since 2009 to advance to a Grand Slam final. The 26-year-old battled through a gruelling five-set match against fellow American Frances Tiafoe, emerging victorious with a 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win. Fritz will now face world number one Jannik Sinner in the […]
