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D’Tigers Out Of Maiden AfroCan

D’Tigers have been knocked out of the ongoing maiden edition of the FIBA AfroCan in Bamako, after losing 85-80 to Algeria in their round of 16 fixture on Tuesday, July 22, 2019. The team, led by Ogor Odaudu, could not

Iwobi Not Threatened By Possible Zaha Signing

Super Eagles ace midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has stated that he is not threatened by the move by Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha. The Gunners have long been linked with a move to sign the Ivorian footballer all

34 Countries To Participate In Lagos International Badminton Classics

The 2019 Lagos International Badminton Classics will serve off on July 24, and run through July 27, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. According to the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), about 34 countries have registered to take part

Boxer Lawrence Okolie Adopts New Trainer

After much criticism for his very awkward fighting technique, British boxer, Lawrence Okolie, has adopted a new trainer in a bid to improve his fighting style. Okolie believes that Shane McGuigan is the spark he needs to up his game as

Pinnick Asks Ighalo To Stay With Eagles

Former Super Eagles forward and 2019 Africa Cup of Nation highest goal scorer, Odion Ighalo, has announced his retirement from international football following Nigeria’s exit from the just concluded continental event. The player said he made the decision to call

CAF Reveals AFCON Prize Money

The Confederation for Africa Football has, in a statement, revealed the price money earned by each countries that participated in the just concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. AFCON Champions, Algeria, have received $4.5m, while second placed Senegal

CAF Extends AWCON To 12 Teams

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), has reviled plans to expand the African Women’s Cup of Nations to a 12-team competition from 2020. CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad, said the decision to extend the tournament was reached at the body’s executive

FIFA Takes Over CAF

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino unveiled an 11-point plan at the Confederation of Africa’s Football executive committee meeting held in Egypt on Wednesday, to jointly administer African football. Infantino explained that the plan is not to overrun African football, but to

2019 AFCON: Nigeria Beat Tunisia In Third Place Battle

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia 1-0 to win third place at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. It felt more like the Eagles were claiming their birthright as they did justice to the

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

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,

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

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

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

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,

Women You Should Know- Florence Omagbemi

Florence Omagbemi was born on February 2nd, 1975 and hails from Delta state of Nigeria. The player who has represented the Nigerian female national team, playing the positions of defender and midfielder is part of Nigeria’s mould of elite athletes

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