Nigeria lose Tochukwu Nnadi for 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign
Marseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers after a knee injury raised fears of a long absence.
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2026 transfer deadline day closes with major deals and free moves
Tottenham led the 2026 transfer window with more than 40 departures, while major Premier League deals and several free moves were completed.
Golden Eaglets to learn WAFU B U-17 Championship opponents Thursday
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will discover their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship group opponents at Thursday’s draw in Ouagadougou.
Breyton Paulse endorses Stormers’ new black away jersey for new season
Former Springbok winger Breyton Paulse has endorsed the Stormers’ black away jersey, recalling the 1999 Men in Black team ahead of the new season.
Wardley says early knockdowns led to defeat by Dubois in rematch
Fabio Wardley says dropping Daniel Dubois twice made him abandon his plan before an 11th-round stoppage in their first fight.
‘Humiliated’ Aubameyang quits Gabon team after AFCON 2025
Aubameyang has left Gabon's national team after a difficult AFCON 2025 campaign, with Gabon finishing fourth without a point from three matches.
Lopez team seeks legal route around WBA mandatory Catterall fight
Teofimo Lopez’s legal team is exploring a way to avoid a WBA mandatory defence against regular champion Jack Catterall after winning the full title.
Denis Donkor returns to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen for new season
Ghanaian winger Denis Donkor is back at Rot-Weiss Oberhausen after a season with TSG Hoffenheim II in Germany’s third tier.
Le Mans push Edwin Quarshie out after Ligue 1 promotion success
Edwin Quarshie has been told to leave Le Mans after helping the club reach Ligue 1, despite captaining the side during its rise.
SC Villa host Kitara in Uganda Premier League final rematch on opening day
SC Villa open the 2026 Uganda Premier League at home to Kitara, renewing a rivalry shaped by last season’s 2-1 Uganda Cup final.
Tiburcio García, Mexican boxing trainer behind champions, dies
Tiburcio García, who worked with world champions in Mexico and Japan, has died after more than four decades in boxing gyms and corners.
Itauma and Hrgovic clash at weigh-in before IBF title fight
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic traded blows at their final weigh-in before contesting the vacant IBF heavyweight title at The O2.
Dillon Danis accuses Nate Diaz of rejecting multiple $1m fight offers
Dillon Danis has accused Nate Diaz of turning down several offers worth more than $1 million to face him after withdrawing from a fight.
KCCA, NEC renew Lugogo rivalry in 2026 Uganda Premier League opener
KCCA and NEC meet in their Uganda Premier League opener at Lugogo, a week after KCCA beat the same rivals 1-0 in the Fufa Super 8.
Josh Hokit trolls Dillon Danis after Mike Perry fight withdrawal
Josh Hokit mocked Dillon Danis online after Danis withdrew from his Duel Arena 1 bout with Mike Perry 48 hours before the event.
Juanma López, Fenómeno Cruz make weight for Bayamón main event
Juan Manuel López weighed 144.8 pounds and Orlando Cruz 142.2 ahead of Saturday’s Noche de Campeones main event in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
John Dumelo to join JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 in Ghana
John Dumelo will take part in the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament health walk as corporate teams gather at the University of Ghana.
Zimbabwe karatekas face African Championships test in Algeria
Five young Zimbabwean karatekas will compete in Algiers from September 6 to 13, gaining continental experience across junior and Under-21 divisions.
Mayer-Cameron unification shaped by 148-pound limit and two-minute rounds
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will meet for three super welterweight belts under a 148-pound limit and two-minute rounds.
Mexico friendly a key test for Ghana’s Black Princesses, Sampson says
Ghana’s Black Princesses face Mexico in Poland on Friday as Charles Sampson seeks a stronger measure of their FIFA U-20 World Cup readiness.
Martínez and Plantić make weight for WBC interim title bout
Lester Martínez and Luka Plantić both made weight in Los Angeles ahead of their WBC interim super-middleweight title fight.
Hamburg coach Polzin backs Moffi for possible Bundesliga debut
Merlin Polzin expects Terem Moffi to strengthen Hamburg after the Nigeria striker joined from Nice ahead of Saturday’s Dortmund match.
Dana White reveals key UFC detail about ‘impossible event’ in 2027
Dana White has revealed a key detail about an “impossible event” the UFC is developing for 2027, but its full nature remains undisclosed.
Shooting Stars open the 2027 NPFL season with a home victory
Shooting Stars began the 2027 NPFL season with a home win, while their current table entry places them ninth with no points from zero matches.
Frank Warren reacts to Hrgovic slap at Itauma IBF face-off
Frank Warren says he disliked Filip Hrgovic’s slap on Moses Itauma at their final face-off before the vacant IBF heavyweight title fight.
Super Eagles target Atubolu joins Onyedika at Eintracht Frankfurt
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Freiburg on loan, linking up with Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika.
Taylor-Pili Dublin fight week schedule confirmed for September 5
Katie Taylor and Flora Pili will headline a packed Dublin fight week before their September 5 contest for the undisputed super-lightweight title.
Edo Queens Beat ASEC Mimosas to Reach WAFU B Semi-Finals
Edo Queens defeated ASEC Mimosas 3-1 to win their second WAFU B group match, secure a semi-final place and remain top of Group B.
Christy Ucheibe Joins Al Hilal in Saudi Women’s Premier League
Nigeria midfielder Christy Ucheibe has signed a two-year deal with Al Hilal after six trophy-filled seasons at Benfica in Portugal.
Kolisi and Savea leave rugby out of friendship before second Test
Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea will captain South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town, but keep rugby out of their friendship away from Tests.
Mutapa Gold golf day raises US$100 000 for three hospitals in Zimbabwe
Mutapa Gold’s inaugural charity golf day raised US$100 000 for Loretto Mission, Shamva Hospital and Bindura Hospital, with proceeds shared equally.
Chiefs Ladies midfielder Maseko targets Banyana Banyana return
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies midfielder Refilwe Maseko says returning to Banyana Banyana is one of her goals after gaining experience with the national team.
Remembered: Carmen Basilio beats Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957
On September 23, 1957, Carmen Basilio won a split decision over Sugar Ray Robinson after 15 punishing rounds at Yankee Stadium.
FUFA begins work on new strategy for Uganda women’s football
FUFA is preparing a new Uganda women’s football strategy with FIFA support after the 2019 framework expired, with stakeholder workshops set for 2026.
BKB 58 stars Trujillo, Gamboa and Ladd headline Miami workout
Gustavo Trujillo, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Aspen Ladd trained in Miami before BKB 58, which features a late heavyweight title-fight change.
Karla Pretorius retires after 125 caps and 2026 Crinums title
Karla Pretorius has ended her playing career after 125 Proteas appearances, saying her journey and fifth Crinums title can inspire young netballers.
Jairos Jiri Half Marathon targets 250 athletes for first race
The inaugural Jairos Jiri Half Marathon is targeting 250 athletes, with about 200 registered ahead of Sunday’s 5km, 10km and 21.1km races.
TS Galaxy FIFA registration ban lifted ahead of 2026 PSL season
TS Galaxy can register players again after FIFA cleared a ban linked to delayed Clearing House onboarding, with the PSL window open until 21 September.
Orbih praises turnout at 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics
BFN president Francis Orbih has welcomed the participation of 166 players from 27 countries at the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics.
Ward-Prowse returns to Southampton with Premier League ambition
James Ward-Prowse has returned to Southampton, the club where he spent 20 years, determined to help the Saints regain Premier League status.