Chukwu hails Super Eagles’ resilience, hard work in winning first match
A former Coach and Captain of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has hailed the Super Eagles resilience and hard work in winning the first match […]
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News Flash: Super Eagles beat Egypt for bright start
Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0, courtesy a Kelechi Iheanacho 30th minute goal, in their opening Group D match in Garoua at […]
Sunday’s Matches at AFCON 2021 in Cameroon
Following are the matches scheduled for Sunday at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon: Venue […]
AFCON 2021: ‘Go with courage and confidence’, Anyim urges Super Eagles
By Chimezie Godfrey Former President of the Senate of Nigeria, Anyim Pius Anyim has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go out with courage […]
Eagles’ first match at 2021 AFCON against Egypt a must-win, says Omokaro
An ex-football international, Bright Omokaro, has urged the Super Eagles’ handlers to ensure victory for the team during their first match at the 2021 Africa […]
Chelsea battle back to draw 2-2 with Liverpool in London classic
Chelsea recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Liverpool in a breathless encounter between the two faltering title chasers at Stamford Bridge on […]
NFF appoints Peseiro as new Super Eagles’ head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jose Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The News Agency […]
Latest English Premier League results and standings
Following are the latest results and standings in the 2021/2022 English Premier League (EPL) after Tuesday’s matches: TuesdayArsenal vs Wolverhampton —- postponedCrystal Palace 3-0 Norwich […]
Liverpool should forget about EPL title if we don’t do better – Klopp
Manager Jurgen Klopp admitted on Tuesday that Liverpool should forget about catching Manchester City if they drop their standards after a damaging 1-0 defeat at […]
Tennis tournament: Recovering Thiem to skip Australian Open
Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next month’s Australian Open to work towards regaining full fitness after a long-standing wrist injury, the former world number […]
Obiano inaugurates Awka Township Stadium
Anambra’s Gov. Willie Obiano inaugurated the Awka Township Stadium on Tuesday. The stadium is installed with an eight-lane Poly Unit Premium tartan track while the […]
NBA reduces COVID-19 protocols’ minimum down to 6 days
The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the U.S has changed its health and safety protocols. Players who test positive for COVID-19 now able to return […]
Cavani rescues Rangnick’s ‘whingebags’ as Manchester United hold Newcastle United
London, Dec. 27, 2021 (dpa/NAN) Edinson Cavani rescued Manchester United as his second-half strike secured a 1-1 English Premier League (EPL) draw at relegation-threatened Newcastle […]
Manchester City hold off Leicester City comeback in 9-goal thriller
Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) to six points after a thrilling 6-3 home win over Leicester […]
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal through to fourth round
Ghana, Tanzania and Senegal have progressed to the fourth round of the African qualifiers for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica 2022. In […]
FC Barcelona’s Gonzalez scores late to clinch dramatic win against Elche
Youngster Nico Gonzalez came off the bench to score an 85th-minute winner as Barcelona beat Elche 3-2 at Camp Nou on Saturday having previously surrendered […]
Sule lauds Nasarawa FA for promoting grassroots soccer
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the state Football Association (FA) for promoting grassroots soccer. The governor, represented by Mr Kwanta Yakubu his […]
NFF appoints Eguavoen interim Super Eagles’ boss
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Mr Augustine Eguavoen, currently its Technical Director, as the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles on an interim basis. […]
2021 Bet9ja/Lagos SWAN Cup Shakes Lagos
It was goals galore and total excitement on day one of the ongoing 2021 Bet9ja/Lagos SWAN Cup, as media houses battled each other for honours. […]
Nigeria should revive combination of sports, education- Is’haq Modibbo
By Idris Ibrahim A media enthusiastic and a researcher, Is’haq Modibbo Kawu has urged the government at all levels to revive the combination of sports […]
Manchester United sacks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United has announced the sack of Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. A statement by the club in Sunday expressed regret over what it also termed, […]
Minister of Sports tasks Rotary International on program to reduce youth unemployment
Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has called on Rotary Club International to carry out programmes that would reduce the rate of […]
Nigerian Army Polo team wins prestigious El-Amin Cup
The Nigerian Army Polo team has won the prestigious El-Amin cup at the recently concluded Kaduna International Polo Tournament 2021. The team had a tough […]
“Ebonyi is identifying exceptional players for new state-owned club“ — Officials
Officials of the newly floated Salt City Football Club of Abakaliki say they are already identifying exceptional players from its ongoing screening exercise. The officials […]
Chelsea thrash Malmo as strikers Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku injured
Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 win over Malmo FF in the Champions League on Wednesday as strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner were forced off […]