No decision on Sinner doping case before new year – WADA
Tennis star Jannik Sinner’s doping case will not have a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) before the end of the year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) told AFP.
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Senegal appoint Pape Thiaw as national coach
Senegal appointed Pape Thiaw as national coach on Friday with the aim of reclaiming the Africa Cup of Nations title and qualifying for the next World Cup.
Blackburn Rovers scout touts Victor Alyanyi for Super Eagles stardom
Blackburn Rovers scout Steve Hayes has lauded the extraordinary talent of 16-year-old Victor Efosa Alyanyi, describing the young Nigerian as a player destined for greatness. Alyanyi, originally from Edo State, Nigeria, has been turning heads in the English football scene with his performances for Tranmere Rovers, showcasing a level of skill and athleticism well beyond his years.
Okanlawon leads Team Nigeria as NFF unveils squad
Former African cadet and national junior champion, Wisdom Okanlawon, is top of the country’s seven-man squad announced by the Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) for the 2024 Men’s Junior Epee Fencing World Cup, scheduled to hold on December 14 and 15at Charterhouse Lagos.
Krystal Chanchangi Foundation empowers youth through sports
The Dr. Krystal Chanchangi Foundation, a non-governmental organisation committed to community development, recently organized a sporting competition aimed at nurturing the potential of young people in basketball and related activities.
Brume narrates car crash experience, gets NSC’s $30,000
Olympics bronze medallist, Ese Brume, is yet to overcome what she described as a ‘horrible shock’ following her involvement is a recent car crash in the United States.
Benfica to pay sacked coach Schmidt 8.7 million euros
Roger Schmidt, who was sacked as Benfica coach at the end of August, is to receive 8.7 million euros ($9.1 million) in severance pay, the Lisbon club announced on Thursday.
Dortmund to host Germany’s Nations League clash with Italy
Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion will host the second leg of Germany’s Nations League quarter-final clash with Italy in March 2025, the German FA (DFB) announced Thursday.