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Another West African country, Senegal has defeated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 2-1 in their round of 16 clash on Monday night, June 3 at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland. The encounter at Lodz saw Senegal take the kick-off and in the 10th minute, Tijani came close to netting the opener after winning a […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Joshua’s bid to make a splash in his US debut ended in misery for the three belt heavyweight world champion with a stunning loss to underdog Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Ruiz recorded a monster upset, by knocking down Britain’s Joshua four times to take the World Boxing Association, International Boxing […]
Continue ReadingSerena Williams’ bid to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was thwarted again on Saturday when she was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 7-5 by compatriot Sofia Kenin in the third round. It was 37-year-old Serena’s earliest exit at the Slams since a third round loss to Alize Cornet at Wimbledon in […]
Continue ReadingTennis star, Serena Williams survived a first-set scare before defeating Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Monday. The 37-year-old American, who is attempting to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, racked up her 800th career main draw win with her victory […]
Continue ReadingBritish-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, who is an IBF, WBA and WBO, IBO titleholder, took to social media to show off his collection of title belts. The boxer and his team are currently facing frustration with his American debut now a doubt after his supposed opponent Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, for his bout at the […]
Continue ReadingBurundi’s national football team midfielder, Papy Faty has passed away after he slumped during a game in Piggs Peak town in north-western Swatini. He slumped while playing for Melanti Chiefs against Green Mamba in the Burundian topflight league after just 15 minutes on the pitch. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared […]
Continue ReadingIn an epic competition, Tiger Woods reached the pinnacle of his return to the game by winning his fifth green jacket and 15th major championship on Sunday, April 14, in the 83rd edition of the Masters. Staring at the abyss just two years ago when he was bedridden and thinking his career was over due […]
Continue ReadingA player, Herman Tsinga, has died after he slumped during a game in Libreville, local media reported on Monday. Before his sudden death, he played in the Gabonese first division. Tsinga, a striker for Akanda FC, slumped in the 23rd minute of the match with Missile FC on Saturday, The Union daily newspaper reported. The […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Coach of the Beach Soccer national team, the Super Sand Eagles, Chukwuma Agbo, has passed away. His death came about 10 days after the demise of Taiwo Ogunjobi, who died on Monday, February 11. Agbo, former Rangers International and Delta Force Head Coach’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In […]
Continue ReadingThe list for the top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world has been revealed In L’Equipe’s annual salary report, the French news outlet revealed who the 10 best-paid footballers in Europe are, going by monthly wage before tax, with Barcelona striker Lionel Messi on top of the list with £7.3million beating his long-term rival, Cristiano Ronaldo in […]
Continue ReadingA professional tennis player who represents Japan, Naomi Osaka, has won the Australian Open and is the new world number one, after beating Czech Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2) 5-7 6-4 in a dramatic final. Recall that last September, Osaka was reduced to tears when the crowd booed after a controversial US Open final in which […]
Continue ReadingTennis star, Serena Williams is causing a stir online for wearing this figure-hugging bodysuit which she paired with fishnet tights for her Australian Open clash against Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard on Thursday. The 37-year-old won 6-2, 6-2 but all eyes were on Serena because of the controversial Nike green bodysuit she wore which showcased her eye-popping figure. Her controversial outfit comes just […]
Continue ReadingThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Egypt as the host of the 2019 African Nations Cup tournament. The announcement was made by CAF President Ahmed Ahmed after officials voted Egypt ahead of South Africa to become the host at a meeting which held in Dakar on Tuesday. Egypt will stage the expanded 24-team event in June-July after initial host nation Cameroon were […]
Continue ReadingJose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United following their disappointing start to the season. Almost three years after he was fired by FC Chelsea in his second time in charge, Manchester United decided to relieve Jose Mourinho of his duties as manager with immediate effect. The Red Devils currently sit sixth in the Premier League […]
Continue ReadingSuper Falcons of Nigeria defeat their South African counterparts 4-3 on penalties in the final of the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) in the final played in Accra on Saturday, December 1. The match saw the Bayana Bayana, who beat Nigeria 1-0 in the group stage, come all out against a defensive Falconets. Asisat Oshoala on […]
Continue ReadingLiverpool and Egyptian forward, Mo Salah has scored a sensational goal for his national team directly from a corner kick. The 25-year-old who won the Premier League Golden Boot with 32 goals last season and also bagged the FIFA Pukas award for his strike against Everton scored the spectacular goal against Swaziland during Africa Cup of Nations qualifier this evening. The game […]
Continue ReadingSaturday night, British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua knocked out Russia’s Alexander Povetkin in their boxing bout at the Wembley Stadium, where he won his 22nd fight in the seventh round and also retain his IBF, WBA Super, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight belts. Photos from the blockbuster bout: Photo: Reuters, Getty Images, Graham Chadwick/Daily Mail
Continue ReadingOtedola’s daughter took picture with the British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, after he knocked out Alexander Povetkin in the seventh round at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and retains his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight championship belts. In front of about 80,000 fans, Joshua moved on to 22 fights unbeaten in his professional career […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Football Federation (NFF) has re-elected Mr. Amaju Pinnick as NFF President. Mr Pinnick scored a total of 34 votes while Maigari scored 8 votes, Ogunjobi 2 votes, and Okoye 0 votes. It is hoped that this will lay to rest the crisis that has been facing the NFF administration for some years now. More […]
Continue ReadingHeavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has displayed his physique ahead of his showdown with Alexander Povetkin at Wembley next month. The British-Nigerian boxer starred in an advert, created by Lynx to inspire all men to be proud of who they are and aims to encourage them to be their most confident selves. In the advert which was shot at an industrial […]
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