Blind football is gaining traction in South Sudan as the Juba Boys FC participates in the country’s inaugural blind football league. Despite initial doubts about the feasibility of visually-impaired individuals playing football, the league organizers swiftly mobilized young visually-impaired individuals … Continue reading Breaking barriers: Blind football takes off in South Sudan
According to Italian media outlet Il Mattino, two representatives from Chelsea were present at Napoli’s away game against Monza to observe Victor Osimhen’s performance. Despite his team’s 2-0 loss, Osimhen, who has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including … Continue reading Chelsea scouts attend Napoli match to observe Victor Osimhen’s performance
The inaugural edition of the Bet9ja Delta State National Teqball tour concluded over the weekend at the Stephen Stadium in Asaba, leaving a lasting impression. Despite being a relatively new sport in the country, the event attracted participants from over … Continue reading Kwara state dominates inaugural Bet9ja national teqball tour
Nigeria’s Under 17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, has been knocked out of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals held at the Nelson … Continue reading Nigeria eliminated from AFCON U-17 tournament, miss out on world cup spot
Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare, expressed satisfaction with his performance after serving for four years in office. Dare, who took office in 2019, is set to leave his position this month as President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime comes to … Continue reading I am proud of my achievements in uplifting Nigeria’s sports sector – Sunday Dare
Liberian President George Weah has expressed his belief that Napoli and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has the potential to become Africa’s next recipient of the FIFA Best Player and Ballon d’Or awards. President Weah conveyed this message of congratulations to … Continue reading Liberian President George Weah, endorses Osimhen for FIFA best and ballon d’Or awards
Eric Lira, a Texas therapist, could face up to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty on Monday for providing performance-enhancing drugs to Olympic athletes, including Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare. Lira was convicted under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, which was … Continue reading US therapist pleads guilty in Olympic doping case involving Nigerian sprinter Okagbare
Reports claim that Lionel Messi has agreed to a £522m deal with Saudi side Al-Hilal after his fallout with current club, Paris Saint-Germain. According to AFP, a Saudi source close to the negotiations said that Messi will play in Saudi … Continue reading Lionel Messi reportedly agrees to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
Former Ivorian footballer and Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has congratulated Victor Osimhen for breaking the African goal-scoring record in the Italian Serie A. Osimhen scored his 47th goal in the Italian league in Napoli’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina on Sunday, … Continue reading Drogba congratulates Osimhen on record breaking goal in Napoli win
Leicester City’s Premier League survival chances took a hit after their 5-3 loss to Fulham on Monday night. Fulham’s Willian and Tom Cairney both scored twice as the Cottagers close in on a top-half finish in their return to the … Continue reading Leicester face relegation threat after 5-3 loss to Fulham
Crystal Palace Football Club has vowed to ban a supporter for making a racist gesture towards Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min. The gesture was seen on video after Son was substituted in the 89th minute of Spurs’ 1-0 win over Palace … Continue reading Crystal Palace to investigate racist gesture towards Son Heung-min
Chelsea, under the management of Frank Lampard, secured their first win since his return in a match that demonstrated improvements in the team’s transitional play. The game featured a first-half header by Conor Gallagher from an N’Golo Kante cross, followed … Continue reading Frank Lampard earns first win since return as Chelsea beats Bournemouth 3-1
Ruud Gullit, a former Dutch footballer, has suggested that if Manchester City wins the Champions League, Erling Haaland may win the Ballon d’Or award. However, Haaland would face stiff competition from players such as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. According … Continue reading Gullit tips player as 2023 Ballon d’Or contender over Messi
Manchester City defeated Leeds 2-1 on Saturday to secure a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The victory came just hours after King Charles III was coronated in London’s Westminster Abbey, and City showed their desire to … Continue reading Manchester City’s win over Leeds moves them closer to Premier League title
Manchester United has reportedly opted not to sign Wout Weghorst on a permanent deal this summer. Instead, the club’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has created a four-man shortlist of alternative strikers. Weghorst, who is currently playing for Burnley, joined United … Continue reading Manchester United will not sign Dutch striker Wout Weghorst permanently this summer
Football fans are calling on Nigeria’s international Victor Osimhen to bring his Napoli form to the national team after the club bagged the Serie A title. Osimhen’s success in Italy has brought joy to Nigerian football fans and they hope … Continue reading Nigerian football fans call on Victor Osimhen to bring Napoli’s winning form to the Super Eagles
Austin Jay Jay Okocha, a former captain of the Super Eagles, has advised the Nigerian football team to be consistent and stable in order to maintain their status as Africa’s number one. Okocha gave the advice at the unveiling of … Continue reading Jay Jay Okocha advises Super Eagles to focus on consistency and stability
Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered a $400 million annual contract to Argentine football star Lionel Messi to play in the country’s Pro League. Negotiated by Messi’s father, the deal exceeds the $200 million contract signed by Cristiano Ronaldo to play … Continue reading Messi’s $400m move to Saudi Arabia reportedly being negotiated
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club has increased security measures at its training ground and outside the homes of Lionel Messi and Neymar following recent protests by fans. The supporters, unhappy with the team’s performance, gathered outside the club’s headquarters and … Continue reading PSG steps up security measures following protests aimed at Messi and Neymar
Tori Bowie, a decorated American sprinter and long jumper, has died at the age of 32. According to her agent, Kimberly Holland, Bowie was found dead at her home in Florida and the cause of death is unknown. Bowie was … Continue reading Three time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie dies at 32
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has decided to end its two-year relationship with Lionel Messi after suspending the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner for going on an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. Despite being greeted as a hero by adoring supporters when he … Continue reading PSG’s relationship with Messi to end after suspension for unauthorised trip
Deontay Wilder was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Police Department pulled over his Rolls-Royce at approximately 1:15 AM for illegally tinted windows and an obstructed license plate. Police officers detected the odor of burnt … Continue reading Deontay Wilder arrested in Los Angeles and booked on gun charge
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks due to his unapproved trip to Saudi Arabia, citing a “serious mistake.” The decision was made on Tuesday evening, following the violation of an employee’s breach or absence without authorization, … Continue reading Just In: PSG suspends Lionel Messi for two weeks
Several celebrity expectant mothers proudly displayed their baby bumps at the glitzy Met Gala this year. The event was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and had a dress code of “In honour of Karl” … Continue reading Serena Williams and Karlie Kloss reveal pregnancies at Met Gala
Kayinsola Odufuwa of Gombe Bulls and Joy Ebiega of First Bank were the big winners at the Crown Elite Sports Awards. The event was held to honor outstanding athletes in Nigerian basketball at its 10th anniversary gala. Odufuwa and Ebiega … Continue reading Odufuwa and Ebiega named MVPs at Crown Elite Basketball Awards
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