Kenya’s Jepchirchir destroys a strong field of women marathoners to bag gold in Tokyo
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the Olympic women’s marathon in Sapporo on Saturday, claiming the country’s second consecutive gold medal in the event. The gold, the third for the East African nation on the penultimate day of the Tokyo Olympic Games, came as a relief to a country that has watched...
Gold rush: Why even Usain Bolt, the fastest sprinter in human history, cannot outpace a house cat
In the past three weeks or so, the fastest sprinters on the planet came together at the Tokyo Olympics to compete for the gold in the 100-metre dash. Lamont Marcell Jacobs crossed the finish line in 9.80 seconds to bring Italy its first gold in the event. In the women’s...
Free agent Lionel Messi’s availability throws Harry Kane’s switch from Spurs to Man City up in doubt
Barcelona announced on Thursday that Lionel Messi is a free agent after they could not negotiate a new contract with the Argentina star, but where will he be going? As it stands, Lionel Messi’s future went up in the air after the bombshell on Thursday night that he would be...
Pundits predict Messi, Neymar reunion at Ligue 1 giants PSG after shock Barcelona exit
From former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon to Lee the Tottenham fan, news of Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona sent shockwaves through football. A day which started with expectation of an imminent new deal being announced for the legendary superstar quickly turned into something nobody saw coming: a bit like Danny...
Arsenal’s talented keeper Ejeheri likely to touch off rivalry between Nigeria, Uganda and England
Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has committed his future to Arsenal after establishing himself in the club’s youth ranks. Ejeheri has signed his first professional contract with English Premier League outfit, the Gunners and in the process raised the prospect of England, Uganda and Nigeria fighting over his nationality. The goalkeeper...
Man City fork out $139m to sign Aston Villa’s Grealish, set English football record
Jack Grealish has completed his British record £100 million ($139 million) transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester City. His signing was set to be confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, the two clubs announced on Wednesday morning. However, the expected move from Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane to Man City received a...
Doping ban: How and why Russian are competing under ROC at Tokyo Olympics
If you’re an eagle-eyed viewer of this year’s Olympics and find yourself wondering what country ROC could possibly be, it represents a collection of athletes from Russia. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics there are 335 athletes from Russia who re competing under the Olympic flag rather than representing Russia as...
You can come for Martin Odegaard but accept buyback clause, Madrid tell Arsenal
Real Madrid will demand a buyback clause in any permanent deal with Arsenal for Martin Odegaard, according to reports in Spain. The Gunners have been alerted to Overgaard’s availability and have reignited their efforts to sign the Norway international for a second spell at the club. Mikel Arteta made it...
Manager Arteta sought winger Saka’s opinion on Ben White as he tries to seal Arsenal’s leaky defence
Bukayo Saka played pivotal role in Ben White’s £50 million ($69 million) Arsenal transfer by giving manager Mikel Arteta ‘overwhelmingly’ positive feedback on the defender Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka proved pivotal in the club signing Brighton centre-back Ben White for £50 million ($69 million). Prior to the transfer, plenty of...
Unplayed Kenyan derby in 100 years turns searchlight on deep-seated rot in country’s football
The graft-infested Federation Kenya Football has worked itself into an intractable strait after its president Nick Mwendwa slapped hefty punishments on the East African nation’s most successful clubs – AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia – for boycotting a league match to protest non-settlement or delayed payment of prize money. Hours...
