Egypt’s prosecutor to probe missing AFCON trophy
The sports ministry said Wednesday it has referred a probe into a missing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy which Egypt has possessed since 2010 to the prosecutor general after…
Sports minister, Dare, announces when Nigerian leagues will open
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare says all COVID-19 protocols must be fully observed as sporting activities resume across the country behind closed doors. The minister said this…
Rejected by a private hospital, ex-Eagle, Babalade, died at UCH gate – Shorunmu
Ike Shorunmu, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper, on Saturday narrated how the late former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade died because medical attention was late in coming his way. Shorunmu…
From Turkey back to England, Mikel Obi signs for Stoke City
Stoke City has signed former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, on a free transfer, the second tier Championship club said on Monday. Michael O’Neill, Stoke manager, said in…
Ozil: I love Arsenal, I’m going nowhere, I’ll fight for my place in the team
Arsenal forward Mesut Oezil says he wants to see out his contract with the Premier League club, which runs to summer 2021. The Germany World Cup winner, who did not…
Nigerian-American basketballer slumps, dies during training
Former Florida State center Michael Ojo collapsed and died on Friday. He was 27. Florida State confirmed the passing of Ojo, who was overseas in Belgrade, Serbia. Multiple reports said…
4 months after, Ronaldinho set for release from Paraguayan house arrest
Former World Cup winner Ronaldinho Gaucho moved a step closer to ending his Paraguayan ordeal on Friday. This came about when prosecutors said they would not oppose a “conditional suspension”…
10 special things about Arsenal FA Cup victory over Chelsea
Arsenal won the FA Cup for the 2019/2020 season by defeating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley but there are landmarks about the victory. Here are 10 of them. It was the…
NYIF aims to reach 500,000 youths annually in the next 3 years – Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare believes the sporting community will benefit a lot from the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF). In an interview with Channels Sports, Mr….
FG to return National Stadium to its original design, prepares for concessioning
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says the Federal Government plans to return the national stadium in Surulere, Lagos State to its original blueprint. Speaking during an…