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SWAN mourn Izu Joseph

Some former players of Ibadan league side, 3SC, and the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Tuesday lamented the…

LMC condoles with late Izu’s family, Shooting Stars

Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of League Management Company (LMC) on Tuesday condoled with the family of late Joseph Izu and…

Tyson Gay: US sprinter’s daughter shot dead by stray bullet

Former world champion sprinter Tyson Gay’s 15-year-old daughter has been killed in a shooting in the US state of Kentucky,…

Shooting Stars defender shot dead in Bayelsa

Shooting Stars defender, Izu Joseph was reportedly shot dead in his hometown of Okaki in oil-rich southern Bayelsa state. According…

Real Madrid return to winning way, demolish Betis 6-1

Real Madrid ended a run of four matches without a win in sensational fashion on Saturday as they obliterated Real…

I Div. emerges champions of 2016 Nigerian Army Sports Festival

The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army on Saturday emerged champions of the 2016 Nigerian Army Sports Festival with 118…

Rivers first lady lauds Okocha’s contributions to golf

Eberechi Nyesom-Wike, the wife of Rivers’ Gov. Nyesom Wike, on Saturday lauded a former Chief Judge of the state, Daisy…

Messi inspires Barca in 4-0 trouncing of Deportivo

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as La Liga champions Barcelona comfortably beat Deportivo La Coruna…

Mikel, Iheanacho, Eto’o, 27 others for CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has shortlisted three Super Eagles players, John Obi Mikel, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa,…

Dominant Chelsea demolish Leicester City 3-0

Chelsea condemned defending Premier League champions Leicester to a fourth consecutive away defeat with a dominant display at Stamford Bridge.…

Nigerian Athletes are not exposed- NTF

Nigerian athletes’ abysmal performance at international competitions are due to lack of exposure, Gideon Akinshola, a board member of the…

Atletico Madrid, keen to continue atop Spanish Liga

Practically all football experts in Spain predicted that twin giants Barcelona and Real Madrid would continue with their bipolar hegemony…

Boxer Tyson Fury focuses on recovery, gives up world titles

British boxing world champion Tyson Fury has vacated his three heavyweight titles to focus on his recovery from “a serious…

650 athletes to participate in 8th NAF games

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday said 650 athletes would participate in the 8th NAF games scheduled to hold…

Brazil beat Venezuela 2-0 to top South America World Cup qualifying table

Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Willian provided a comfortable 2-0 victory for Brazil over Venezuela in CONMEBOL qualifying for the…

PFN seeks corporate help ahead of 2017 para-athletics

The death of national competitions due to lack of corporate assistance contributed to Nigeria’s dismal performance in athletics at the…

I’m ready to take on Africa in swimming- Tonjor

An Olympian, Rachael Tonjor, on Monday, said that she was ready to take on the rest of African swimmers at…

Female medallist seeks AFN’s recognition for international competitions

Blossom Akpedeye, a 200m gold medallist in the youth category at the second Top Sprinter and Lagos Relays has urged…

Tunisia edge Guinea 2-0 in Monastir

Tunisia kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with all three points as Aymen Abdennour’s header was enough to down…
Andy Murray

Murray beats Dimitrov to win China Open

Andy Murray secured his fifth singles title of 2016 and the 40th of his career by beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4…

Breaking: Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Zambia’s Chipolopolo 2-1

Nigeria began their group campaign in Africa’s 2018 World Cup qualifiers with a 2-1 victory away to Zambia on Sunday…

Nigeria fans back Super Eagles to beat Zambia

Nigeria may not have shone in their first—and to date only—match under Rohr, but they eventually overcame Tanzania 1-0 in…

”Tyson Fury will return to ring” uncle says

World boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is prepared to relinquish his World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organisation (WBO)…

”Start bulding a new Flamingoes” club official advises NFF

Abdul Sule, the Chairman of Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja, wants the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to start building…

Rivers United to train in Spain : Gov. Wike

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says Rivers United Football Club will train in Madrid, Spain to prepare for the 2017…

How Obj, Kuffour, Mbeki persuaded me to concede defeat in 2005 Presidency-Weah

Liberia soccer legend, George Weah, has revealed how some respectable African leaders, which includes Nigeria’s ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana’s John…

Etisalat U-15 School Cup returns

Daniels Ekugo After two successful seasons promoting grassroots football around the country, Nigeria’s youth-friendly telecommunications network, Etisalat has concluded plans…

Ex-Cameroon International Rigobert Song is dead

Former Cameroon International Rigobert Song has passed away. Song, one of the most recognizable faces in African soccer died at…

Uganda hold Ghana in 2018 World Cup qualifier

Uganda held firm for a 0-0 draw in Ghana in the opening game of Group E in 2018 World Cup…

Ronaldo hits four goals for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals for Portugal as they thrashed Andorra 6-0 in a 2018 World Cup qualifier, while Belgium…