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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia, Tehran's ambassador in Moscow confirmed, as Western countries express concerns over military collaboration between Iran and Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Tuesday that Russ

Manchester City is facing potential expulsion from the Premier League for financial breaches as the trial of the century begins on Monday, with the Premier League champions being charged with 115 breaches of the leagues financial regulations. However, City denies any wrongdoing and clai

The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) , Mr Kamar Bakrin, has assured investors of comprehensive support to fast-track the growth and development of Nigeria's sugar industry. Mr Bakrin gave this commitment during a meeting with representatives from Utham Sucrote

President William Ruto has confirmed that Kenya, together with Uganda and Tanzania, will be prepared to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking during the CAF Executive Committee Meeting at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi

Anthony Joshua is bracing himself for a significant test as he faces Daniel Dubois in their IBF heavyweight title bout at Wembley Stadium on 21st September. "It's going to be a tough fight for sure," Joshua remarked when discussing the upcoming fight against Dubois. The two-tim

South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs made a triumphant start under new Tunisian manager Noureddine Nabi on Saturday, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein. Sekela Sithole put Marumo Gallants ahead with a goal just eight minutes i

South African Premiership first-round results on Saturday: Marumo Gallants 1 (Sithole 8) Kaizer Chiefs 2 (Shabalala 17, Vilakazi 79) Polokwane City 2 (Nikani 45+4, Matuludi 90+1) AmaZulu 1 (Ighodaro 30) Royal AM 1 (Sera 84) Cape Town City 1 (Tjiueza 8)

Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to score a late winner, giving Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in a hard-fought match at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Blues were fortunate to escape with all three points, as Bournemouth hit the woodwork twice and had a penalty saved by Chels

Kenyas middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon continued her stellar form by winning the 1500m final at the Diamond League in Brussels on Saturday. However, the event was marked by upsets as Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo and American shot put champion Ryan Crouser both faced rare defeats.