Japan, Nigeria set to sign MoU to develop baseball, softball
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Baseball and Softball Association (NBSA) as well as the Japan-Africa Baseball & Softball (J-ABS) Foundation have agreed to sign an MoU […]
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Mike Tyson won’t face criminal charges for punching plane passenger
By Olawale Alabi Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will not face criminal charges after punching a man multiple times before a flight out of […]
Flying Eagles beat Ghana 2-0 in WAFU-B U-20 opener
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s National Under-20 men football team, the Flying Eagles, on Sunday in Niamey beat their Ghanian counterpart 2-0 in the WAFU-B U-20 […]
OSMA President attends CISM General Assembly in Lima
Nigeria’s Major General Abdullahi Maikano, President of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and Vice Presiden of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), […]
Real Madrid stun Manchester City with incredible comeback to reach Champions League final
By Victor Okoye Real Madrid produced one of the all-time great European comebacks to stun Manchester City and book a most unlikely spot in the […]
Daily Trust Golf Tournament winner, Helen, jets off to Rwanda
Star Prize winner at the 2021 Daily Trust Golf Tournament, Helen Ayo Ikpan, has departed Abuja to Kigali, Rwanda in fulfilment of the benefits of […]
Bayern Munich crash, Borussia Dortmund lose in spite of Haaland hat-trick
By Olawale Alabi Bayern Munich crashed 3-1 at mid-table Mainz a week after clinching a 10th straight Bundesliga title on Saturday. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund also […]
Keita fires Liverpool back above Manchester City
Naby Keita scored the only goal as a much-changed Liverpool beat in-form Newcastle United 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday. The win helped the […]
Fury retains world boxing heavyweight title after brutal victory over Whyte
By Olawale Alabi Tyson Fury enjoyed a happy homecoming as he retained his WBC heavyweight title with a sensational sixth-round stoppage of British rival Dillian […]
Manchester City run riot against Watford after four goals by Jesus
By Olawale Alabi Gabriel Jesus struck four times as Manchester City crushed Watford 5-1 on Saturday to chalk off another win in their battle with […]
FC Barcelona whip Wolfsburg before another women’s football record crowd
FC Barcelona Women were watched by a world-record crowd of 91,648 fans on Friday as they hammered Wolfsburg 5-1 in the Women’s UEFA Champions League […]
Ten Hag to take over at Manchester United
Manchester United have confirmed that Erik ten Hag would take over as manager at the end of the season. Without a permanent manager since Ole […]
Guardiola defends team selection after Manchester City’s FA Cup exit
By Olawale Alabi Pep Guardiola had no regrets over his selection after Manchester City’s treble bid ended with defeat to rivals Liverpool in the FA […]
Bayern Munich coach reveals death threats after UEFA Champions League exit
By Olawale Alabi Julian Nagelsmann, the coach of Bayern Munich, says he received 450 death threats after the German champions suffered a shock UEFA Champions […]
Ricketts-led consortium withdraws bid to buy Chelsea FC
By Olawale Alabi The Ricketts-led consortium has withdrawn its bid to buy English Premier League club Chelsea. The Chicago Cubs owners and their partners opted […]
There is no accountability in African football – African sports journalists
Two of Africa’s leading football journalists, Oluwashina Okeleji from Nigeria, and Amr Fahmy from Egypt have decried the lack of accountability in football management in […]
How we ‘re developing sports – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has commended Kaduna state athletes for winning laurels in national and international competitions, disclosing that the pursuit of sporting excellence informed his […]
Easter celebration: NSCDC deploys 2,000 personnel in Oyo
By Suleiman ShehuThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Comand, says it has deployed 2,000 personnel to the nooks and crannies of […]
Onumonu, Ajibade strike as Super Falcons hold Canada to 2-2 draw
By Ijeoma Okigbo Ifeoma Onumonu and Rasheedat Ajibade made Nigeria proud on Monday as the Super Falcons recorded an impressive 2-2 draw with hosts and […]
Lottery Commission condemns cyber hack of BetNaija
By Chimezie Godfrey The management of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has condemned the cyber hack of the KC Gaming Networks Limited (BetNaija). In […]
Manchester City and Liverpool comparison: 2018/2019 and 2021/2022
By Olawale Alabi Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday in the 2021/2022 English Premier League (EPL) will go a long way in shaping the […]
Eguavoen says long-term contract necessary for new Super Eagles chief coach
By Muhyideen JimohAugustine Eguavoen, former Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser/Interim Coach, on Friday in Abuja called for a long-term contract for whoever will be the team’s […]
Liverpool win to leapfrog Manchester City at Premier League summit
By Olawale Alabi Liverpool moved above Manchester City at the top of the 2021/2022 English Premier League (EPL) with a 2-0 win over Watford in […]
U.S. to face England and Iran, Spain meet Germany in World Cup group stage
Global soccer heavyweights were pitted head-to-head and intriguing political storylines drawn as the schedule for the 2022 World Cup was completed at a glitzy ceremony […]
Cricket: Nigeria defeat Ghana by 9 wickets
Nigeria on Friday secured their third victory at the ongoing Nigeria Women’s T20i Invitational Cricket Tournament after beating Ghana by nine wickets. It was the […]