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Arsenal walked into the new year in style, bouncing back from an early goal deficit in a London derby to beat Brentford 3-1 away and move back into second place in the Premier League. Brentford Community Stadium saw the home side take the lead through Bryan Mbeumo, but Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli turned the match for the Gunners. The Bees took the lead against the run of […]
No African nation has produced more CAF Player of the Year winners than Nigeria. Cameroon may boast 11 honours, but they were achieved by six different players, placing them level with Nigeria for individual accolades. Rashidi Yekini – 1993 Super Eagles record scorer Rashidi Yekini blazed the trail, becoming the first Nigerian to win the CAF African Player of the Year award in 1993. Known for his devastating power […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Female Handball Team has made history by winning the Ardova Premier League for the fifth time, and securing a continental ticket to represent Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup Winners Competition. This achievement is a testament to the team's hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. Elated by the victorious outing, the Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed while receiving the trophy from the […]
Georgian ex-footballer turned far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become Tbilisi’s next figurehead president in an indirect election denounced as “illegitimate” by the current pro-EU leader. Picked by the governing Georgian Dream party as a loyalist, the former forward for the English Premier League’s Manchester City is known for his expletive-laden parliament speeches and tirades against government critics and LGBTQ people. He is expected to be voted into the […]
Premier League official David Coote has been sacked by referees' body the PGMOL following a "thorough investigation" into his conduct. Coote, 42, was suspended by the PGMOL (the Professional Game Match Officials Limited) on 11 November pending a full investigation after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club's former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media. A further investigation was opened two days later after […]
Run Club Abuja (RCA), a fitness and healthy lifestyle community, is set to host a 10km charity run in Abuja aimed at combating period poverty, as they believe the first “RCA Women’s Run” is a movement that celebrates the strength, determination, and unity of women from all works of life. Onyebuchi Ibe, the organizing committee chairperson made this assertion during a press conference as she announced Saturday, 22nd February, 2025 […]
Arne Slot says his Liverpool players are used to the pressure of having to win as they seek to maintain their advantage at the top of the Premier League. Slot's side are seven points clear at the top going into Saturday's derby at Everton (12:30 GMT). Liverpool did stretch their lead to nine points by beating Manchester City last Sunday, but that was trimmed on Wednesday as they drew 3-3 […]
A new dawn has set in the sporting atmosphere of Delta state, as His Excellency, Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday 4th December 2024, inaugurated the newly appointed members of the Sports Commission led by Onoriode Joshua Oborevwori, as the Chairman with former Super Eagles Player Sam Sodje as one of the three members of the board to administer sports in the State. Governor Oborevwori swore in the new Sports Commission […]
Jude Bellingham's fourth goal in four games was not enough to prevent Real Madrid falling to their second La Liga loss in an enthralling encounter at Athletic Bilbao. The England midfielder put Carlo Ancelotti's side on level terms in the 78th minute after he reacted first to a poor save from Julen Agirrezabala. However, the home side surged upfield and an uncharacteristic mistake from Federico Valverde allowed Gorka Guruzeta through […]
