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200 players for chess, scrabble fiesta in Abuja

No fewer than 200 players, including over 400 enthusiasts and spectators are expected to participate in a Chess and Scrabble fiesta in Abuja. The News

Trevor Francis, Britain’s first £1 million footballer, dies

Trevor Francis, Britain’s first £1 million footballer, has died at the age of 69 from a heart attack, a family spokesman announced yesterday. The forw

FIFA World Cup: Oparanozie nears full fitness ahead Australia clash

She trained on her own, kicking the ball on the side of the pitch as the other 21 players were drilled by Waldrum and his assistants.

PSG accept Al-Hilal’s record €300m bid for Mbappe

French Club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have accepted a €300m (£259m/$332m) bid for wantaway Kylian Mbappe from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal…

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Germany smash Morocco 6-0 to start title bid

On paper, it was the biggest mismatch of the group stage, with 70 places separating them in the world rankings.