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Ignatius Nkwoh Stuns Chinese Champion as NUJ Shines at 8th China-NUJ Table Tennis Friendship Tournament

NewsDeskNgNov 9, 2026November 9, 20260

It was more than a game of table tennis. It was diplomacy on a table, friendship in every rally, and history in every handshake. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, stole the spotlight at the 8th Edition of the Nigeria-China Table Tennis Friendship Tournament 2026,...

Palmer Snubbed As Jobe Bellingham Earns First Senior Call-Up For England

NewsDeskNgNov 6, 2026November 6, 20260

Cole Palmer misses England’s Nations League squad through injury concerns, while Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham earns his first senior call-up. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has been left out of England’s squad for this month’s Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, while Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham has received his...

Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Extends Bayern Munich Contract Until 2029

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane commits his future to Bayern Munich until 2029, ending speculation over a possible Premier League return. England captain Harry Kane has signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the Bundesliga champions until the end of June 2029. The German club announced the...

Spanish Police Investigate Death Of Tenerife Forward Jesús de Miguel After On-Field Collision

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Spanish police open investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel after an on-field collision. Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter following the death of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who suffered cardiac arrest after an on-field collision during a...

Saudi Arabia Delays 2027 Asian Cup To 2028 As Houthi Attacks Disrupt Football Plans

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Saudi Arabia postpones the 2027 Asian Cup to December amid regional attacks, security concerns and travel disruptions threatening its sporting ambitions. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia until December next year, as regional conflict and security concerns threaten the kingdom’s ambitions to...

FG Pays Super Falcons $100,000 Reward For 2024 WAFCON Triumph

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Super Falcons receive promised presidential cash rewards after winning Nigeria’s historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The National Sports Commission (NSC) says all Super Falcons players, coaches and officials who participated in Nigeria’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph have received their promised cash rewards from...

CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan, Restores Two-Year Cycle For Tournaments

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

CAF reverses four-year AFCON plan, restoring biennial tournaments after financial concerns undermine proposed Africa Nations League competition funding. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle after acknowledging that its proposed...

China Suspends La Liga Broadcasts After Mbappe’s Remarks About Mao Zedong

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2026October 28, 20260

China’s state television suspends La Liga broadcasts after Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe’s “dictator” joke about former leader Mao Zedong sparked controversy. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised to Chinese fans after major Chinese brands dropped him over a video in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese...

Arsenal Beat Everton To Join Man City At Premier League Summit

NewsDeskNgOct 25, 2026October 25, 20260

Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, rediscovering their taste for set-piece goals at a rainswept Emirates. Ezri Konsa bundled the ball into the net in the opening minutes for his first goal for the club since joining...

Angel Reese Becomes Youngest WNBA Player To Record 30 Points, 15 Rebounds In Finals

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Angel Reese becomes the youngest player in WNBA history to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. Angel Reese has made WNBA history after becoming the youngest player to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. At 24 years and 166 days...