Fighting, police harassment mar sports Federation elections, Senator threatens court action
The streak of crisis rocking the nation’s sports characterised by poor results and dipping form trailed it to the Sports Federation elections organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth…
Spanish authorities sue Ronaldo for alleged $16m tax evasion; I have nothing to hide – Ronaldo
Spanish prosecutors have accused the Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo of defrauding the authorities of millions of euros in tax. Ronaldo is currently the world highest paid sports person. The…
South Africa dump Humpty Dumpty Eagles in Gernot Rohr’s first defeat
Nigeria’s quest to be at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations suffered a major blow with a 2-0 defeat to South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo…
Ex-Newcastle star, Cheick Tiote, dies one hour after slumping in training in China
Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has tragically passed away aged 30. The Ivorian collapsed in training whilst playing for Chinese League One club Beijing Enterprises after suffering a heart attack….
Italy knock gritty Zambia out of Under-20 World Cup in thrilling quarter final
Zambia’s hopes of becoming only the second African nation to win the Under-20 World Cup are over after a 3-2 defeat to Italy on Monday. A thrilling quarter-final tie in…
Players of Ikorodu United FC owed six months salary
Ever wondered why club football in Nigeria is almost comatose compared to the ones in North Africa, South Africa and elsewhere? The reason is poor remuneration and clear lack of…
Hazard may head to Real Madrid; Mahrez to Arsenal
Eden Hazard has admitted he would consider an approach from Real Madrid and that he is yet to begin negotiations with Chelsea about extending his contract at Stamford Bridge. The…
Wenger vows to take Arsenal to next level, receives plaudits from Kroenke, Gazidis
Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club on Wednesday and insists he has “unlimited ambitions” for the next two years. He said with…
Wenger agrees to two-year contract extension
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club. Wenger and club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman’s…
FC Barcelona: Enrique out, Valverde in
Ernesto Valverde is the new FC Barcelona coach, the Catalan club confirmed on its website, after days of speculation. The 53 year old former Barça player replaces Luis Enrique, who…