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The International Olympic Committee suspended the Russian National Olympic Committee (NOC) this Thursday “with immediate effect” for having placed several organizations in occupied Ukrainian regions under its authority, the organization’s spokesperson announced. This decision automatically deprives the Russian body of Olympic funding, but has no consequences on the possible presence …

Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Owan Enoh has said his country is pursuing diplomatic avenues with Italy over the mocking of Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen by Italian football club Napoli. Mr Enoh on Thursday said that he was “saddened” by the news of Napoli ridiculing the 24-year-old striker, who also plays …

The Ukrainian Football Federation (AUF) has announced its intention to boycott European competitions in which Russian teams will be involved. This announcement comes the day after UEFA’s decision to reinstate Russian teams under the age of 17. The AUF “strongly condemns” this decision, according to a press release published on …

A bus carrying Corinthians fans overturned early Sunday in a winding descent from a highway near Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, leaving seven dead and several injured. “There were seven dead and 27 people were taken to hospitals in the region,” Minas Gerais state …

A 37-year-old farmer has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s six-year-old daughter in Ijebu-Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state, Nigeria. The suspect was arrested by men of the state police command after committing the act. “He had carnal knowledge of the victim in his room …

Cameroonian Clervie Ngounoue, a 16-year-old girl won the junior doubles title at Roland-Garros in France with her partner Tyra Grant. Clervie Ngounoue, born in the USA to Cameroonian parents, has a promising future ahead of her. The two players, seeded sixth, took turns to beat top seed Alina Korneeva and …

Former Paris Saint Germain striker, Lionel Messi, was officially presented at the stadium of his new club, Inter Miami, this Sunday in Florida. Arriving to applause at the Drive Pink Stadium, the Argentinian showed the public the number 10 of his new shirt. Neither the pouring rain nor the thunder …

A 13-year-old girl was electrocuted to death while fleeing from a dog in the grounds of her home in the Makoko district of Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria, according to reports. “The deceased was on her way to the toilet located within the premises when the dog started barking,” reports said. …

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for urgent action to address issues plaguing Rwandan football, including the presence of witchcraft, local media reported. During the televised “Ask the President” session with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) on Tuesday, Mr Kagame said some individuals, particularly coaches, were involved in unethical practices …

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says football players in Africa too often fall prey to fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune, Reuters reported. Through his foundation, Drogba has teamed up with global soccer players union FIFPRO and the International Labour Organisation to raise awareness about the risks. “Please, …