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Football

Mbappé’s Double Sends 10-Man Real Madrid Past Marseille in Champions League Opener

Two Kylian Mbappé penalties earned Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Olympique de Marseille in their first league phase match of the UEFA Champions...

Obaah A15 hours ago

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Steeve Ho You Fat: The Name, The Game, The Journey

I. The Name That Echoed Around the World “Ho You Fat with a three. Yes, I just said that. That is the man’s name....

Admin2 days ago

Athletics

Amusan Wins Silver in 100m Hurdles at Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, has won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. She claimed the prize after...

Obaah A2 days ago

Basketball

“This medal is my greatest accomplishment” — Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo finally helped Greece end their 16-year podium drought in what he says was his great achievement. Relief, joy and pride were the...

Obaah A2 days ago

Athletics

Beatrice Chebet Delivers Kenya’s First Gold at World Championships in Tokyo

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet made history on Saturday as she stormed to victory in the women’s 10,000m final, winning her nation’s first gold medal at...

Obaah A3 days ago

Other Sports

Crawford Beats Canelo by Unanimous Decision

Terence Crawford moved up two divisions to challenge Canelo Alvarez and scored the biggest win of his career, a unanimous decision victory to win...

Obaah A3 days ago

Other Sports

Springboks Deliver All Blacks Their Worst-Ever Defeat to Retain the Freedom Cup.

The New Zealand rugby union team suffered their biggest loss ever in a test match on Saturday, with South Africa securing a 43-10 victory...

Obaah A3 days ago

Football

Guirassy Matches Bundesliga Greats with Historic Scoring Streak

Serhou Guirassy was on target as Borussia Dortmund defeated 10-man Heidenheim 2-0 away in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon. The home team were down...

Obaah A4 days ago

Football

Adidas Unveils Lamine Yamal’s Exclusive F50 Boots in Bold New Collection

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has received his very own F50 boots as adidas launch the teenager’s second exclusive collection, just days after unveiling his...

Obaah A5 days ago

Football

Andre Onana Seals Loan Move to Trabzonspor From Manchester United

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana completed a loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor on Thursday, the Premier League club said. Onana’s move had been...

Obaah A6 days ago

Football

Marmoush to miss Manchester Derby with Knee Injury

Manchester City have suffered an injury setback ahead of the derby against Manchester United, with Egypt international Omar Marmoush ruled out. The forward sustained...

Obaah A7 days ago

2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Ghana on Brink of World Cup after Beating Mali as Algeria held by Guinea

Ghana secured a precious 1-0 victory in their Group I World Cup qualifier at home to Mali, while Algeria were held by Guinea. Alexander...

Obaah ASeptember 9, 2025

2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Tunisia Seal 2026 World Cup Spot, Join Morocco as Africa’s Early Qualifiers

Two African countries have now qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. Tunisia became the second team from the...

Obaah ASeptember 9, 2025

Basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo Powers Greece Past Israel into EuroBasket Quarter-Finals

Greece progressed into the quarter-finals of EuroBasket 2025 as leader Giannis Antetokounmpo sank 37 points to see his side to an 84-79 victory over...

Obaah ASeptember 8, 2025

2026 World Cup Qualifiers

South Africa Set for World Cup Showdown as Super Eagles Come Calling

South Africans are ready to celebrate their first World Cup qualification since hosting the Mundial in 2010, but the Bafana Bafana must be prepared...

Obaah ASeptember 8, 2025

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Football Legend Jay-Jay Okocha to Champion Sports and Business at SBA 2025 in Kigali.

Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha. The name instantly evokes memories of dazzling dribbles, audacious passes, and goals that seemed to defy gravity. For millions of football...

AdminSeptember 8, 2025

Football

Memphis Depay Becomes Netherlands’ All-Time Top Scorer

Memphis Depay wrote history on Sunday evening with his 51st international goal for the Netherlands, breaking Robin van Persie’s record of 50 and taking...

Obaah ASeptember 7, 2025

Football

Uli Hoeness Rules Out Permanent Bayern Move for Nicolas Jackson

Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, has claimed the club will not sign Nicolas Jackon on a permanent basis. Jackson joined the Bundesliga champions...

Obaah ASeptember 7, 2025

2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria Edge Rwanda 1-0 to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Nigeria secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on...

Obaah ASeptember 6, 2025

2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Morocco Crush Niger 5-0 to Become First African Team to Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup....

Obaah ASeptember 6, 2025

Football

FIFA Appoints George Weah to Head Players’ Voice Panel Against Racism

FIFA unveiled a star-studded 16-member Players’ Voice Panel on Friday to tackle racism in the sport, with former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah leading...

Obaah ASeptember 5, 2025

Other Sports

Tyson and Mayweather Set for Exhibition Fight

Former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to compete in an exhibition bout next year. The event will be put on...

Obaah ASeptember 5, 2025

Football

Oshoala Seals Move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

Asisat Oshoala has completed her transfer from Bay FC to Al Hilal women’s football club. ‎The 30-year-old Super Falcons’ striker signed a two-year contract...

Obaah ASeptember 4, 2025

Athletics

Tebogo Leads Botswana’s Squad for 2025 World Athletics Championships

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) has unveiled a 12-member squad set to fly the nation’s flag at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Leading the...

Obaah ASeptember 3, 2025

News

Nigeria Enters Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigeria and India have submitted proposals to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. In the proposals, Nigeria backs its capital Abuja to host the event,...

Obaah ASeptember 3, 2025

Football

Newcastle Sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford in £55m Deal

Newcastle have completed the signing of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa for a reported £55 million, bringing the long-running transfer saga to an end. Wissa...

Obaah ASeptember 2, 2025