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Dangote says he wants to buy Arsenal to boost Nigeria’s profile globally

Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian billionaire who recently declared an interest in buying Arsenal, has revealed the reasons behind his designs…

FIFA bans head of World Cup committee for seven years

Zurich (AFP) – Football’s world body on Monday banned the former head of the FIFA evaluation committee for the 2018…

Serena downs Venus to reach Wimbledon quarters

LONDON (Reuters) – Serena Williams stood three wins away from hoisting her fourth successive grand slam title by trumping elder…

All Africa Games: Nigeria Targets 7 Gold Medals In Congo

Taiwo Adelu President of Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, NTTF, Mr. Wahid Enitan Oshodi has assured that his sport will haul…

All Africa Games: Civil Defence Corps Shine At Judo Trials

Taiwo Adelu Judokas flying the banner of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, topped the medal table at…

Hamilton happy to win another British GP

SILVERSTONE, (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton soaked up the energy of a roaring home crowd to win…

US beat Japan 5-2 to win third Women’s World Cup title

Carli Lloyd became the first woman to score a hattrick in a World Cup final as she inspired the United…

NFF never believed in Keshi, says Amiesimaka

A former Green Eagles winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka said on Sunday that he was not surprised at the removal of Coach…

Chile stun Argentina to win first Copa America trophy

Santiago (AFP) – Chile wrecked Lionel Messi’s dream of a first international title with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over…

NFF sacks Stephen Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the termination of the appointment of Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of…

Peru down Paraguay to claim third spot in Copa America

Concepción (Chile) (AFP) – Paolo Guerrero fired Peru to a third place play-off victory over Paraguay to stay in the…

Serena survives thriller to set up Venus clash

AFP – Serena Williams set up a titanic Wimbledon fourth round showdown with sister Venus as the world number one…

Chelsea signs Falcao on loan

Chelsea Football Club have announced the signing of Radamel Falcao after agreeing terms with Monaco for the season-long loan. The…

Onigbinde For U-17 Teslim Balogun Tourney Clinic

Sunday Akintoye FIFA and CAF instructor, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, will be among the resource persons who will give lectures at…

Odemwingie signs contract extension at Stoke City

Stoke City have been handed a pre-season boost after striker Peter Odemwingie signed a new one-year contract extension. The Nigerian…

Dustin Brown knocks out Nadal, Federer and Murray progress

German tennis player, Dustin Brown handed Rafael Nadal another early exit at the All England Club, knocking out the two-time…

Japan beat England, face USA in final

Edmonton (Canada) (AFP) – Holders Japan swiped a dramatic 2-1 victory over England thanks to an injury-time own-goal by defender…

NSC DG passes vote of confidence on NFF

Director General (DG) of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Alhassan Saleh Yakmut has passed a vote of confidence on…

Bash Ali Writes Buhari: How corruption stalled my world title ambition

World Boxing Federation, WBF, cruiserweight champion, Nigerian Bashiru Lawrence Ali a.k.a Bash Ali has told President Muhammadu Buhari in a…

Kiddies Olympics Debuts In Lagos

Taiwo Adelu The maiden Kiddies Olympics will hold in Lagos this October. The event, which is targeted at primary school…

Glo Hails Premier League Strikers

Title sponsor of Glo Premier League, Gobacom has commended league strikers for their consistency in goal-scoring in the current season…

Safety Concerns Linger For Women’s Tennis After Attack

Jesper Andreassen held up a plate of 10 jalapeños for the camera, then stuffed them into his mouth, one by…

Di Maria nets a brace as Argentina demolish Paraguay 6-1

Concepción (Chile) (AFP) – Lionel Messi produced a scintillating individual performance as Argentina destroyed Paraguay 6-1 to reach the final…

Nigerian Judokas Set For All Africa Games Trials

Judokas from across the country will take Abuja by storm on Thursday preparatory to the trials to raise a team…

Nigeria Sacks Women’s Team Coach

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has sacked the Chief Coach of the country’s senior national team, the Super Falcons, Mr. Edwin…

Petr Cech is a Gunner

Petr Cech has agreed to join Arsenal from Chelsea on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. The 33-year-old goalkeeper…

Amun Hails Tough Contests In Glo League

As interesting results continue to trail Globacom sponsored Nigeria Professional Football League this season, Fanny Amun, former scribe of Nigeria…

Hungarian grandmother, 87, sets chess world record

Budapest (AFP) – After decades spent playing simultaneous chess, an 87-year-old Hungarian pensioner clinched a world record Sunday, by finally…

Argentina down Colombia to reach Copa America semis

Viña del Mar (Chile) (AFP) – Carlos Tevez fired Argentina into the semi-finals of the Copa America here Friday, scoring…

Women’s W.Cup: USA beat China 1-0, progress to semis

A second half goal from Carli Lloyd put the United States into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for…