Sports

“If you lose or draw, you are alone” – Mayor tells Abakaliki FC players

Players of Abakaliki Football Club of Ebonyii have been told that no one would identify with them whenever they draw or lose matches, especially at home. The Chairman of Abakaliki...

Basketball Africa League unveil newly renovated basketball court in Abidjan

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Wave Côte d’Ivoire (Wave), Africa’s fastest-growing mobile money platform, has unveiled a...

Why I sponsor athletes when Ebonyi govt fails – Stakeholder

By Chukwuemeka Opara A Cricket Stakeholder, Chika Okoro, says he always fills in to sponsor Ebonyi athletes, especially cricketers,...

NOC, Olympic Solidarity to run admin course in Ibadan

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Sunshine School are enthusiastically preparing to co-host an insightful Sports Administration Course...

Nigeria beats Garbo 4-1 to keep World Cup hope alive

Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon...
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Benzema, Ronaldo Nominated For Ballon d’Or, Messi Misses Out

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is among the 30 nominees on the shortlist for the prestigious men's Ballon d'Or trophy, organisers France Football magazine announced on Friday.

Talking points from European soccer

Barcelona have tightened their grip at the top of the LaLiga standings after an electric 2-1 comeback win in an El Clasico against bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

African footballing legend Salif Keita dies aged 76

Malian forward Salif Keita, the winner of the first African Footballer of the Year award in 1970 and one of the continent’s sporting legends, died in Bamako on Saturday at the age of 76, the country’s football federation said.

Chelsea, Man United join transfer Chase for Crystal Palace…

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has become the subject of intense transfer speculation, with several top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea,...

Ighalo’s 4 goals push Al Hilal to Asian Champions League final

Defending champions Al Hilal crushed Qatar's Al Duhail 7-0 at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Sunday to secure their place in the final of the Asian Champions League and set up a third meeting in six years with Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds.

Adesanya stuns Pereira to reclaim UFC middleweight crown

Israel Adesanya pulled off a stunning knockout win over Alex Pereira to reclaim the middleweight crown at UFC 287 at the Kaseya Centre on Saturday.
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