Serena Williams beats her sister at the US Open

International tennis star, Serena Williams-Ohanian defeated her elder sister, Venus Williams in two straight sets: 6-1, 6-2 on Friday, making the 30th career showdown at Flushing Meadows in New York a one-sided affair. The 23 Grand Slam winner was literally on fire against her sister, merciless in her blistering returns and making Venus look more like […]

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Nigeria escapes FIFA suspension

World football governing body (FIFA), has confirmed that Nigeria will not be suspended following Federal Government’s explanation that Amaju Pinnick-led executive committee remains the legitimate board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). A statement from FIFA on Monday afternoon read: “Following the decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council of 13 August 2018 concerning […]

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Nigerian Falconets crash out of 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Falconets have been eliminated from the ongoing 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat by Spain in their quarterfinal clash which took place on Thursday at the Stade Guy Piriou in Concarneau, France. First-half goals from Spain’s Aitana Bonmati and Patri Guijarro were enough to send the Falconets crashing despite Peace Efih’s goal in the second half.

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Victor Moses says bye bye to Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Nigerian and English football star, Victor Moses, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 27. Moses, a Chelsea winger played 37 times for Nigeria, scoring 12 times since making his debut in 2012. He had previously represented England up to Under-21 level, while coming through the ranks at Crystal palace. “I […]

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