Newscenter Media News Nigeria Boxing Federation interim president Azania Omo-Agege has accused the International Olympic Committee of discrimination against African nations through recent changes to Olympic boxing weight categories, The PUNCH reports. The …
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Adeboye assures of grassroots sports transformation
Senior special assistant on grassroots sports development to President Bola Tinubu, Adeboye Adeyinka, has assured that grassroots sports will not only change the face of sports in the country but …
Read More »Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation holds Dec 29
The 2024 Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation, the 11th in the series, has been scheduled to take place on December 29, 2024 A total of 160 participants are expected to grace …
Read More »‘Lille only earned €7m from Osimhen’s Napoli transfer’
French Ligue 1 side Lille earned just €7m from Victor Osimhen’s high-profile transfer to Napoli in 2020, despite the deal being valued at over €70m, club President Olivier Letang has …
Read More »Antetokounmpo inspires Bucks to NBA Cup win
Giannis Antetokounmpo claimed a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in this season’s NBA Cup final. The mid-season tournament was introduced last year, with the semi-finals …
Read More »Speak with manager privately over exit talk, Amorim urges Rashford
Rúben Amorim has advised Marcus Rashford to “speak with the manager” rather than airing grievances publicly after the Manchester United forward hinted he could leave Old Trafford. The 27-year-old was …
Read More »PSG survive Donnarumma injury, beat Monaco 4-2
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a 4-2 win away to Monaco on Wednesday but lost goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to …
Read More »Carabao Cup: Jesus hat-trick sends Arsenal to semis; Liverpool through
Gabriel Jesus scored three goals to help Arsenal defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash on Wednesday night. The game played at the Emirates Stadium saw the …
Read More »Ex-Eagles boss Peseiro reacts to Lookman’s POTY feat
Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has reacted to the triump of Ademola Lookman at the CAF Awards gala where he clinched the Player of the Year title. On …
Read More »Seven victories, one nation: Nigeria’s African Player of The Year triumphs
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 …
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