The popular Nigerian born -British Boxer Anthony Joshua on Saturday lost his IBF, WBA, WBO world titles to Andy Ruiz after he was knocked out in the seventh round. It was Joshua’s first defeat in his career after winning 20 straight victories with 19 coming by the way of knockouts. Ruiz is now the heavyweight…
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar Jr has been accused of rape, in an incident said to have taken place in the French capital. The events are said to have taken place on 15 May at a hotel in Paris. The female who came forward with the accusation claims to have met the former Barcelona player through…
The ex-Super Eagles skipper, Austin Okocha have reportedly appeared in court in Scotland for alleged money laundering. It was gathered that Jay-Jay as he is fondly called was said faced two charges in the hearing which was done behind-closed-doors at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday. One charge was related to alleged acquisition, use and possession…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter has enjoined the newly sworn in Governor of Oyo State Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde to give sports more attention. In a congratulatory message signed by Oyo SWAN Chairman Niyi Alebiosu and the Association’s Secretary Adewale Tijani, the Association of Sports Writers advised the eighth Executive Governor…
…tasks govt on developing indigent kids on sports From WOLE BALOGUN, Ado Ekiti A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mercy International Mission, has organised sports competition for over 124 indigent kids from five rural towns in Ekiti to develop their skills in sports and particularly soccer. The NGO also gave free healthcare and several soccer materials…
Juventus have announced that head coach Massimiliano Allegri will leave the club at the end of the 2018-19 season. The Italian boss’ future has been in question since being dumped out of the Champions League at the hands of Ajax, with the Italian champions having been firmly among the favourites to lift the crown. Indeed,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic by Massimiliano Allegri, who hailed the Juventus superstar’s relentless hunger.”In terms of mentality, he is stronger than anyone else. Every day he finds personal objectives to hit and he can find them within himself,” said Allegri, who won the 2011 Scudetto with Milan before joining Juve in…
Eden Hazard has won a hat-trick of accolades at Chelsea’s awards ceremony, claiming the prize for Chelsea Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season, making Blues history in the process. He has also won the main prize – Chelsea Player of the Year – for the fourth year…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a superb hat-trick as Arsenal stormed into the Europa League final by winning 4-2 away to Valencia, progressing 7-3 on aggregate. Kevin Gameiro’s early opener cut the deficit for Valencia, beaten 3-1 last week, but Aubameyang swiftly hit back for the Gunners at Mestalla on Thursday. And when Alexandre Lacazette, who scored…
Liverpool produced one of the greatest Champions League comebacks in history by overturning a three-goal first-leg deficit to beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate and reach the final. After Barcelona won the first leg 3-0 at the Nou Camp, few gave Liverpool a chance of scoring the goals they needed to progress, let alone preventing the…
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