The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion plan ahead of the 2026 Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 14.

The government said that the diversion became necessary to ensure smooth conduct of the annual sporting event and to minimise disruption to movement across major routes in the state.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the marathon will feature two races, 42 kilometres and 10 kilometres, which will run simultaneously across designated routes.

He explained that the 42-kilometre race will commence at Ahmadu Bello Way by MRS Filling Station and proceed through the entire Coastal Road, which serves as the finishing point.

He added that the 10-kilometre race will begin at Durosimi Etti in Lekki Phase 1, passing through Ozumba Mbadiwe, Bishop Oluwole, Akin Adesola and terminate at Sanusi Fafunwa.

•Thomas Frank

Tottenham has sacked the Men’s Head Coach, Thomas Frank.

Tottenham fans booed Frank and chanted for his sacking during Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle.

“Thomas Frank was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together,” said the Club via a statement on Wednesday.

The statement reads: “The Club has taken the decision to make a change in position and Thomas Frank will leave today. However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary.“

Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward.

We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.”

Frank left Brentford in June to replace Ange Postecoglou after the Australian was sacked despite winning the Europa League.

Arsenal has emerged the winner of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, claiming a record $2.3 million prize, the largest financial reward in the history of women’s club football. It beats Corinthians 3–2 .

The European champions edged past the Brazilian side thanks to a decisive extra-time strike from Caitlin Foord, securing a payout almost four times the €500,000 ($590,000) they earned for winning last season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Despite being heavy favourites, Arsenal were pushed to the limit by a spirited Corinthians side, who had stunned US champions Gotham FC in the semi-finals.

Olivia Smith gave Arsenal an early lead, but Gabi Zanotti quickly drew Corinthians level.

Lotte Wubben-Moy restored the Gunners’ advantage, and celebrations were already building when Corinthians struck back dramatically in stoppage time.

Vic Albuquerque converted from the penalty spot after Gisela Robledo was fouled in the box.

Arsenal’s superior depth eventually told in extra time, as Foord squeezed a finish in at the near post to finally break Corinthians’ resistance and seal a historic victory.

.“It’s not often you can write history at Arsenal because history has been written so many times,” Wubben-Moy told Sky Sports. “To come to this inaugural competition and win it, with our fans here, is really special.”