Category: Sports

Segun Odegbami, a member of Team Nigeria in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, reflects on the devastating experience of the country’s boycott. Nigeria, along with 28 other nations, withdrew from the Games due to the International Olympic Committee’s refusal to ban New Zealand, which had violated the UN’s call for a sports embargo against apartheid…

From Lateef Taiwo Sequel to the kick-off of the much anticipated Inter-Primary Schools Athletics Championship, the association Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shauib Gara Gombe has called on Gombe State Government, philanthropists and the Private sector to help Track & Field grow. Speaking to Journalists after first session break, said, since he was given the mandate to…

Alex Iwobi Set to Extend Stay at Everton Midfielder Alex Iwobi appears likely to continue his tenure at Everton for the upcoming season, as indicated by his father, Chuka, dropping a hint about his future. Iwobi, whose contract runs until the summer of 2024, was among the players who modeled Everton’s new kits for the…

**!** In an electrifying development ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 football season, the Edo State Government has thrown down the gauntlet, engaging in high-level talks with the management of Sterling Bank PLC to revolutionize corporate sponsorship for the illustrious Bendel Insurance FC. Led by the dynamic Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Edo…

Former England midfielder Steven Gerrard has officially been appointed as the new manager of Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. The club made the announcement on their official Twitter account, expressing their excitement about having Gerrard on board. They referred to him as a legendary figure with a glorious history and an exciting future…

Nigeria and Guinea granted wildcards for 2023 AfroCan and Women’s AfroBasket tournaments BIDJAN (Cote d’Ivoire) – FIBA Africa has announced the allocation of two wildcards for the upcoming continental tournaments, with Nigeria and Guinea being selected for participation. Nigeria will be making their second consecutive appearance in the FIBA AfroCan, while Guinea has secured their…

Deontay Wilder has given an exciting update on his upcoming fight against Anthony Joshua, confirming that the highly anticipated clash will take place in Saudi Arabia in December. Despite ongoing talks for an interim fight against Andy Ruiz, Wilder expressed his determination to hold out for the Joshua bout if Ruiz doesn’t accept the fight.…

Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in hurdles, secured her first Diamond League win of the season in Stockholm on Sunday. Despite the slippery track conditions, she clocked a time of 12:52s to emerge victorious. Amusan has been steadily improving throughout the current athletics season, notably lowering her time over the past few weeks. At…

Liverpool joins Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s impressive performances for Napoli, including helping them win the Serie A title and finishing as the league’s top scorer, have attracted the attention of top clubs. Liverpool, Manchester United, and PSG are all reportedly interested in securing his…