Busari urges Flamingos to stay focused for Japan final. Nigeria are seeking to become the first African country to win the competition, having already made history by reaching the final for the first time
What the numbers say about Nigeria, Japan ahead of final. Five consecutive victories, 113 attempts on goal, eight different scorers and a historic triumph over defending champions DPR Korea have propelled Nigeria to the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Amateur cricketer was clicking his fingers while fielding to trick umpire into thinking the batsman had edged the ball.
Michael Carrick said patience is needed to restore Manchester United to their former glory as he prepares for Sunday’s clash against Aston Villa, which could be his final match in charge. Carrick, though, dismissed the suggestion it is impossible for United to recreate the success that Ferguson built.
Last Sunday, a few miles apart in Sydney, Syria and Lebanon played international fixtures on contrasting stages. Syria hosted a series of friendlies at the humble home of Bankstown Bulls, before Lebanon played an all-time World Cup classic against France in a frenzied CommBank Stadium.
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono is reportedly considering retiring from football after his collision with Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following the incident. Jesus Owono, who has been receiving psychological support from his team, also released a statement expressing his grief following De Miguel’s death.
The Algerian has not fought since winning gold at Paris 2024, where she was embroiled in a gender row.
The Diyarbakir-based club have risen from the third tier to a top-of-the-table clash in the Turkish Super Lig.
Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title. Where to watch Nigeria vs Japan Football fans can watch the final live and for free through FIFA+, with streaming available via DAZN.
According to officials, the incident occurred in a general coach of a train headed from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal
Oliver Glasner’s side are yet to score at City Ground this season but troubles in front of goal precede his arrival Nottingham Forest and Schalke are yet to score at home in 2026-27. As extreme as this situation has become, Forest scored only two goals more than the lowest home scorers in the Premier League last season (Burnley), drawing a blank on nine occasions.
Right-back sparked armed police response over incident Expected to start Newcastle’s trip to Fulham on Saturday Newcastle’s Amar Dedic is unlikely to face a club sanction after being spotted holding a bow and arrow in the Northumberland countryside and sparking a major police pursuit involving an armed response unit. Dedic is expected to start Newcastle’s match at Fulham on Saturday following an incident that at one point saw six patrol cars pursue the Bosnia right-back back to his home on the upmarket Darras Hall estate, just outside Ponteland.
Brian Devine, 38, banned from all cricket for two years Saltburn 2nd XI relegated and club fined by ECB The club cricketer dubbed “Clicky Ponting” in response to accusations of cheating during the English summer has been handed a two-year ban from the sport. Brian Devine earned online notoriety back in July after footage from Division Two of the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League went viral.
⚽ All the latest heading into a busy weekend of football ⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail David A round-up of last night’s action in Europe. Paul MacInnes was at Selhurst Park to see 10-man Palace snatch a draw.
The Benin Arsenals are challenging the decision to allow Rangers' 47th-minute goal to stand, insisting that the match officials failed to enforce the Laws of the Game after the goalpost allegedly became displaced during an attacking move
Impacts in emerging contact sports are akin to coward punches and cannot be made safer with regulation, neurologist says Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Collision running and face-slapping competitions have similar impacts to that of a coward punch or “king-hit”, with death a “distinct possibility”, a concussion expert has told a parliamentary inquiry. A New South Wales inquiry is examining whether emerging competitions such as Run Nation, in which two players run at each other and collide at high speed, and Power Slap, where players take turns slapping each other a
None of the 21 sides who had 12 points after 10 matches, over the past decade, were relegated from the Premier League If Coventry win at Everton on Friday night they will take an enormous stride towards maintaining their Premier League status. Coventry have taken nine points from nine league matches.
Paul Gallen steps back into the ring to take on Nelson Asofa-Solomona in a grudge match between the two former NRL stars in Sydney.
Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he battles to save his job despite a morale-boosting midweek victory over Roma. Saturday Leeds v Tottenham (1230), Arsenal v Hull, Fulham v Newcastle, Nottingham Forest v Manchester City (1730)
Hussey, known as 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, will also work with Australia during the LA 2028 Olympics.
Tashima has served as a football player, coach and bureaucrat, and has a reputation for being a safe pair of hands.
Nigeria’s newest sportsbook and casino, West Africa’s first lifestyle betting brand, launches today at champbet.ng with a weekend at Zaza Lagos, BOHO Lagos and LuLu Beach Club. About ChampBet ChampBet is a lifestyle sportsbook and casino licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, and holds a Universal Reciprocity Gaming Permit issued by the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN).
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football at the age of 41. At this year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, he scored three goals but Portugal were knocked out in the Round of 16 by eventual winners Spain.
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is retiring from international football. Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group F football match between Portugal and Hungary at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on October 14, 2025.