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AFCON: President Buhari hails Super Eagles for Semi-final qualifier says two more victories, we’re there

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles for another spectacular outing that has confirmed Nigeria’s progress to the Next Level in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019. Speaking through his media aide, Femi Adesina, President Buhari said with a well-deserved victory over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa that he believes, like millions…

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BREAKING: Nigeria Defeat Cameroon To Clinch AFCON 2019 Quarter Finals Spot (watch highlight)

Odion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Alexandria on Saturday. China-based forward Ighalo bundled home a scrappy opener but Clarence Seedorf’s Cameroon hit back through Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie with two quick-fire goals before…

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Adrien Rabiot Arrives for Juventus Medical (Video)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot is to undergo a medical with Juventus on Monday ahead of signing a five-year deal with the Turin club. The 24-year-old has not featured for PSG in 2019, despite being fully fit and available, following a public spat with the ownership over contract talks last year. Despite coach Thomas Tuchel’s…

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Buhari promises to watch Super Eagles match with other millions of Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised on Saturday that he will watch Super Eagles’ first match against Burundi on Saturday, in the African Cup of Nations AFCON 2019, holding in Egypt. He as well charged them to play every match for the honour of motherland and make him and fellow Nigerians proud. Disclosing this in a…

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Anthony Joshua warned against rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr

Spencer Oliver has warned Anthony Joshua against taking a ‘dangerous’ immediate rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. In fact, the former European super-bantamweight champion suggested a second defeat to the Mexican could be the end of Joshua’s career. The Olympic Gold medallist was comfortably beaten and left bloodied and battered on the Madison Square Garden canvas…

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Forbes: Messi crowned World’s Highest Paid Athlete ahead Ronaldo, Neymar

Lionel Messi has been named as the world’s highest paid athlete over the last 12 months, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, in the Forbes top 100 list. The Barcelona and Argentina star earned $127m in the last year – more than Juventus forward Ronaldo ($109m) in second place and Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar ($105m) in…

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Nigeria names final 23 man squad for Africa Cup of Nations (see full list)

Nigeria has named a final 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with captain John Obi Mikel leading the pack in Egypt. Obi, Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo are the only survivors from the team that won the 2013 tournament in South Africa. Three-time African champions Nigeria have failed to qualify for the…

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Andy Ruiz demands £40million for rematch with Joshua

Andy Ruiz has insisted that he will only agree to a rematch with Anthony Joshua in the UK if he is paid £40million. Joshua activated his rematch clause with the new champion just a few days after suffering a humiliating defeat to the Mexican heavyweight. While Eddie Hearn claims Team AJ have final say on…

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Anthony Joshua to meet Andy Ruiz Jr. for rematch before year ends

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn on Tuesday said he will attempt to reclaim his heavyweight titles from Andy Ruiz Jr. before the end of year after activating a rematch clause in his contract. In a brief post on Twitter, Hearn added that Joshua had opted for an immediate rematch against Ruiz Jr, who shocked the…

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Read! Why Anthony Joshua got £20 million for shock defeat, Andy Ruiz £5 million for winning

British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua suffered defeat on Saturday to Mexican boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. But in defeat, Joshua earn £20million while his opponent Ruiz Jr. only earn £5million lesser for his shock victory at the Madison Square Garden. The Mexican boxer is now the WBA, IBF and WBO champion, a victory that has thrown…

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