Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback ended at the first hurdle on Monday but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men’s third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on …
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The 7 Teams that could win AFCON 2023
The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday, with hosts Côte d’Ivoire facing off against Guinea-Bissau in a feisty opener. The post The 7 Teams …
Read More »Mancini laments lack of games for some players after Saudi spending spree
Roberto Mancini said Monday his Saudi Arabia squad had a “problem” with players not getting enough game time ahead of the Asian Cup, as domestic clubs spend big on foreign …
Read More »Messi battles Mbappe, Haaland for Best FIFA Awards
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, who recently won the Ballon d’Or, will battle with the French captain, Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City superstar, Haaland, for the FIFA Best Football Awards, which …
Read More »Lobi Stars host Kano Pillars as Sporting Lagos meet Shooting Stars
Second-placed Lobi Stars of Makurdi will host Kano Pillars in a Week 18 game of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) at their adopted Lafia home, today. The post Lobi …
Read More »‘Performance reward fund to promote sports development’
Former national tennis star, Godwin Kienka, has said that the Sports Performance Reward Fund (SPRF) would reduce the growing rate at which Nigerian youths leave the country for greener pastures …
Read More »Azimuth junior tennis meet starts today at LLTC
The sixth Azimuth Shipping Lines Junior Tennis Championships starts today at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos, with over 230 players in different categories. The post Azimuth junior tennis …
Read More »Super Eagles introduced traditional attire to football, says Akpeyi
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has said that Nigeria introduced the concept of wearing traditional attires to major events. The post Super Eagles introduced traditional attire to football, says Akpeyi …
Read More »Equatorial Guinea holds wasteful Eagles to 1-1 draw
The Super Eagles were expected to have a clear run to the second round from Group A of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, having been pooled alongside hosts, Cote …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Five take aways from the Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
The Super Eagles got their AFCON 2023 campaign off to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in Group A. The post AFCON 2023: Five take aways from the Super …
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