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African reigning Track & Field superstar, Tobi Amusan, who has just set a new World record in the women’s 100m hurdles after smashing the world record to win gold in women’s 100 meters hurdle in Oregon. She became the first Nigerian athlete in history to ever set a World Record in any international event Here […]
Continue ReadingA heartwarming video of Nigerian Athlete, Tobi Amusan, dancing to Kizz Daniel’s Buga song shortly after she won gold in the 100-meter hurdles race at the World Athletics Championship in Oregon, on Monday morning, July 25, has been shared online. Tobi was on the track celebrating her victory when she was stopped by a Caucasian man who played […]
Continue ReadingSpectacularly, Hurdler Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan simply called Tobi Amusan, became the first Nigerian athlete to win a World Athletics Championship gold as she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in Oregon on Sunday. Amusan, who had obliterated the world record in an astonishing semi-final where she clocked 12.12sec, powered over the line at […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after a 1-0 win over Cameroon in a quarter-final fixture played in Casablanca on Thursday, July 14. Atletico Madrid star, Rasheedat Ajibade headed in the only goal of the game in the 56th minute of the game, […]
Continue ReadingSeven-time champion, Serena Williams, 40, has been beaten by 24-year-old Harmony Tan in the first round at Wimbledon Stepping out on the court to play singles for the first time since leaving Centre Court prematurely and in tears after suffering a hamstring injury in the opening round 12 months ago, Williams’ return ended in a […]
Continue ReadingNigerian footballer, Akeem Omolade has been found dead inside his car. Following the news of his death, Italian football clubs were plunged into mourning. The former Torino striker, 39, made several Serie A appearances for the Turin club between 2001 and 2003. He also played for Treviso, Reggiana and ten other Italian clubs before retiring in 2017. […]
Continue ReadingTop boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed on personal terms ahead of their heavyweight title rematch to take place on August 20 in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian defeated Joshua by unanimous decision back in September, and the two have been in talks over a rematch ever since then. Finally, a deal has now been […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr. Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. According to a statement by NFF’s spokesperson, Ademola Olajire, the appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro […]
Continue ReadingAngry Nigerian football fans on Tuesday attacked Ghanaian players after they knocked out Nigeria’s Super Eagles from the 2022 World Cup finals. Reports say, “Two fans first jumped into the pitch and others followed. Before then, the fans attacked the Ghana players with bottles. They also threw planks and other objects at them.” The angry […]
Continue ReadingSunshine Queens FC of Akure goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson, has died hours after she trained with the team. The Kogi-born goalkeeper died on Saturday, March 19, in Akure, Ondo State, after a brief illness. Her death was announced in a statement signed by the club’s head of Media and Publicity, Femi Atolagbe. The statement added that […]
Continue ReadingFormer Super Eagles player, Justice Christopher, has died at the age of 40. It was gathered that the former international midfielder slumped in his hotel located at Gwolshe, off Tudunwada Ring Road, Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday, March 9. He was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctors. According to […]
Continue ReadingFormer Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Friday. Also a sprinter, Okagbare was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals after testing positive for human growth hormone at an […]
Continue ReadingFederation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) president, Gianni Infantino has controversially opined that a biennial world cup will prevent illegal immigration by giving African migrants hope. According to the football chief, proposed changes to football’s calendar might make Africans less likely to migrate to Europe and risk death in the Mediterranean Sea. Speaking on Wednesday, […]
Continue ReadingThe Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their Group D encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, January 19 in Garoua, Cameroon. Sadiq Umar scored in the 56th minute to put Nigeria ahead in the game after a wonderful left footed assist from Kelechi Iheanacho. While William Troost-Ekong scored […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have beaten the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon. Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive in the game. Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record, with today’s victory. Pharaohs […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Paralympic Gold Medalist and current world record-holder in the men’s 65kg weightlifting category, Paul Kehinde, aka Olumi Agberin, has died. He was 33 years old. Kehinde was also a former world number 1 Para Powerlifter, Olympic Gold medalist, and Commonwealth Games Champion. Kehinde reportedly died on Thursday, November 18, after a brief illness. Facts […]
Continue ReadingNigerian-American UFC star, Kamaru Usman on Saturday November 6 defeated Colby Covington by unanimous decision to retain the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 268 in New York. Usman was announced as winner of the fight after New York State Athletic Commission judges Derek Cleary (49-46), Dave Tirelli (48-47) and Sal D’Amato (48-47) all submitted scorecards in his favor. […]
Continue ReadingIn what has been seen by many as an embarrassing defeat, the Liverpool FC has demolished Manchester United FC by 5 goals to zero, at Old Trafford. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has said, he and his team-mates ‘played like kids’ after they were thrashed 5-0 by Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were […]
Continue ReadingNigerian-born footballer and Villarreal forward, Arnaut Danjuma, has explained why he dumped Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, for the Netherlands. In the past, Danjuma was rumoured to be keen on switching allegiance to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. But the former Bournemouth winger was handed a late call up to the Dutch senior side by […]
Continue ReadingKenyan athlete, Agnes Tirop has been stabbed to death in her home in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County on Wednesday. A two-time World Championship bronze medallist, Agnes, was allegedly stabbed by her husband. A statement released by Athletics Kenya confirming the incident said, “We are this afternoon distraught to learn about the untimely death of World […]
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