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Tokyo Olympics torch relay begins in Japan

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The long-awaited torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics kicked off in the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima on Thursday.

426 Kaduna athletes, officials to be tested for COVID-19

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Kaduna State Ministry of Sports said it will begin COVID-19 test for the 426 athletes and officials who will represent…

Sepp Blatter ex-FIFA president banned again

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Sepp Blatter, FIFA president from 1998 to 2015 has received a fresh ban of six years and eight months from…

Kelechi Iheanacho arrives Super Eagles camp for AFCON qualifiers

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has arrived at the Super Eagles camp, ahead of their 2022 AFCON qualifiers against the…

Kogi athletes barred from Sports Festival over COVID-19 vaccine

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Kogi athletes will not be allowed to participate in the National Sports Festival in Edo State because they are yet…

Formula 1: Ugo Ugochukwu Nigerian-American signed by McLaren

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

McLaren have signed a contract with 13-year-old Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu to support him through racing's junior categories.

Edo to deploy 925 athletes, officials for Sports Festival

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Edo state government on Monday said it would deploy 689 athletes and 236 officials for the 20th National Sports Festival.

CAF disqualifies Chad from AFCON 2021 qualifiers

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Chad from the remainder of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Xabi Alonso agrees to become Monchengladbach coach

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Former Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich midfielder, Xabi Alonso is to become head coach of Borussia Monchengladbach.

Lobi Stars manager Barnabas Imenger is dead

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Barnabas Imenger, Lobi Stars team manager and former Super Eagles striker, has passed away.

PSG seize Ligue 1 summit, Mbappe hits 100th goal milestone

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) seized control of the Ligue I summit today, after beating Lyon at their home turf 4-2,…

Edo 2020: AstraZeneca vaccine compulsory for athletes, officials

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Athletes and officials coming to the National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020, are to present certificates and documentation of Covid-19…

How Arsenal roared back to tie London derby with West Ham

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Alexandre Lacazette’s late header completed a stunning Arsenal comeback as they recovered from a nightmarish start to level 3-3 with…

Kelechi Iheanacho hits brace, dumps Manchester United out of FA Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho hits a brace on Sunday as Leicester City dump Manchester United out of the FA Cup to…

“It’s very strange”: Sevilla goalkeeper Bounou buzzing after scoring against Valladolid

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Sevilla head coach Julen Lopetegui was thrilled to see goalkeeper Yassine Bounou make history with his last-gasp goal against Real…

Nigerian boxer Okolie becomes WBO cruiserweight champion

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Lawrence Okolie a British national born to Nigerian parents has become the new WBO cruiserweight champion after defeating Krzysztof Glowacki.

Foreign spectators banned from Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Lewandowski’s hat-trick inspires 10-man Bayern

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

An early setback came when Alphonso Davies saw a red card, but Bayern never seemed to notice being a man…

Arsenal block Thomas Partey from playing for Ghana

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

By Abankula Arsenal FC have blocked their midfielder Thomas Partey from joining the Black Stars due to coronavirus quarantine rules.…

National Sports Festival will go ahead in April: Sunday Dare

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The 20th National Sports Festival billed for Edo State will go ahead as planned from April 2 to April 14,…

National Sports Festival: Obaseki, Sports Minister agree on April 2 as new date

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The much belated National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Edo 2020’, has been scheduled to hold between April…

NAFEST 2021: Obaseki, Sports Minister agree on new date

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki and the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare have agreed on a new…

Sunshine Stars’ welfare officer, Abdulsalam, suspended

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulsalam, Welfare Officer, Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure has been suspended over assault of referee

Alumona emerges Chairman Lagos Boxing Association

PM NEWS Live

5 years ago

Jenkins Alumona, Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Promotions, has been named as Chairman of the Lagos State Boxing Association.

Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retires

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC champion has retired from the competition. Dana White, President…

Champions League Q-finals: Madrid face Liverpool, Bayern draw PSG

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The draw for the last eight of the Champions League has been made with Real Madrid being drawn to face…

Viral Video: Watch Paul Pogba mesmerise opponents

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

How highly do you rate Paul Pogba of Manchester United? UEFA poses the question in a caption to a 10…

Pogba fires United to Europa quarter-final

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Substitute Paul Pogba came off the bench to fire Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals. United…

I feel sad: Mourinho laments Tottenham exit from Europa

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho has blamed the attitude of his players for the shock exit from the Europa League.

Zagreb knock Tottenham out of Europa League, Arsenal progress

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Tottenham Hotspur blew a first leg two-goal advantage to record a shock exit out of the Europa League, losing 3-2…

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