Nigeria’s representatives Bayelsa Queens started their Champions League campaign with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The Group B opening game of the 2022 CAF women’s Champions League was played on Monday in Morocco where the tournament is being hosted. A brace by Lelona Daweti sealed the victory …

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips says he is “very hopeful” of being involved in England’s World Cup squad after recovering from injury. Phillips, 26, had shoulder surgery in September which put his place in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad in doubt. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Phillips will …

Adidas said Tuesday that Bjorn Gulden, chief of rival outfitter Puma, would take over as its Chief Executive Officer as the German sportswear giant seeks to emerge from months of turbulence. Gulden will take on the role from January next year, replacing current CEO Kasper Rorsted, Adidas said. The 57-year-old …

The United Kingdom says it no longer advises against travel to the federal capital territory (FCT) in Nigeria. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced this in an updated travel advisory published on its website on Monday (November 7) On October 23, the UK warned of an increased …