Anthony vs Ruiz: Mexican Rules Out UK Rematch
Unified heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, has ruled out any possible rematch with former champ, Anthony Joshua, in the United Kingdom. Both men have been scheduled to meet in a much awaited rematch bout later this year. However, a venue is yet to be selected for the fight. Ruiz, who defeated Joshua in a riveting show […]
Breaking: Hearn Threatens Ruiz To Agree To Joshua Terms Or Face Lawsuit
Matchroom boxing and Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has threatened unified heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, to agree to a fight in the United Kingdom or face a legal suit. Hearn said the fight contract which Ruiz signed clearly stated that, in the event that Joshua loses the match, like he did, the British boxer has […]
Divine Oduduru Signs Puma Deal
Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru, has recently signed a deal with sports kits mogul, Puma. The 22-year-old announced his big endorsement deal on his social media handle with the caption: “New Stage of life.. Let the game begin with … Glory Up”. Oduduru has spent the most part of his last three years training and developing […]
Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, recently embarked on a tour of Lagos, and has been spotted in several locations including the National Stadium in Surulere and Makoko. The British boxer visited the Slum2School initiative located in Makoko, where he spent quality time with the students and residents of the community. Joshua took time to […]
Do You Know Nigeria Won The First Ever U-16 FIFA World Championship?
If you were born after the 80’s, you probably may not remember Nigeria’s famed U-16 team that stunned the world to win the first ever U-16 FIFA World Championship, hosted in China in 1985. Matches were played in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Dalian, with a total attendance record of about 1.23 million […]
Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
The Super Eagles campaign at the ongoing African Cup of Nations was ended by a stoppage time free-kick by Riyad Mahrez, as Algeria claimed a well deserved 2-1 victory over the three-time African champions. It was a well contested encounter, but Algeria had the upper hand in the first half of the game, due to […]
FIFA Reveal Punishment For Unruly Fans Conduct
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has revealed the punches for unruly fans behavior during a game. FIFA wants teams to automatically forfeit a match if their supporters are found guilty of perpetrating racial offenses or unruly conduct. Over the years, FIFA and other football bodies across the world have had to deal […]
FIFA U-17 W/Cup: Golden Eaglets Set To Face Australia, Ecuador, Hungary
Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, have been drawn into Group B of the forthcoming U-17 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in Brazil from October 26 to November 17, 2019. The Golden Eaglets have been grouped alongside Hungary, Ecuador and Australia, and are expected to begin they campaign at the global championship with […]
Golden Eaglets To Know World Cup Opponents
The Golden Eaglets will know their 2019 U-17 FIFA World Cup foes on Thursday, July 11, 2019. The U-17 championship is scheduled to take place in Brazil and will kick off on October 26 and run through November 17, according to FIFA. Alongside the 23 national teams that have ben confirmed for the global showpiece, […]
Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
The Super Eagles have once again proved why they are one of the most revered teams on the African continent. In what has become the most talked about game in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 in an engrossing encounter in front of a largely pro-Nigerian audience at the […]
Segun Odegbami Tasks Eagles to Defeat South Africa
Ex-Super Eagles International, Segun Odegbami, has tasked the Nigeria senior men’s team to defeat South Africa in their quarter final tie in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The football veteran believes that the Eagles have all it takes to take down the strong Bafana Bafana who will also be looking to make […]
2004 AFCON: Nigeria 4:0 South Africa
With a squad that contained the likes of famous football legends such as Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Joseph Yobo, John Utaka, and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, the Super Eagles were greatly feared across the continent. At the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria was selected into Group D alongside Morocco, South Africa and Benin. Nigeria […]
Okagbare, Oduduru Set to Compete In Hungary
The duo of Blessing Okagbare and Divine Oduduru have been shortlisted to compete at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial meet in Budapest, Hungary on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Both Nigerians were listed on the provisional list released by the organizers of the event on 8th July. Okagbare will be looking to make her third consecutive win […]
South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
The Super Eagles have advanced into the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and will face South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, for a place in the semi-final of the continental showcase. Coach Gernot Rohr described Bafana Bafana as the favorite to win the […]
Do You Know: Nigeria Vs Cameroon in AFCON Finals Since 1980
The rivalry between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is probably as old as football in Africa. The fight for African football dominance is what makes the the African Cup of Nations, the most anticipated football tournament across the continent. For Nigeria and Cameroon, this rivalry became a major event when both […]
Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel, faces an exit from action for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The skipper picked up an injury while on target for Nigeria in their last group game against Madagascar, and was immediately replaced by Alex Iwobi. Mikel sprained his knee and from reports, it […]