Category Archives: SPORTS

CAF Award: Auba, Mahrez, Mane Make Final List

Borussia Dortmund’s Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Leicester City’s Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez and Liverpool’s Senegalese attacker Sadio Mane completed the final shortlist for the 2016 Glo-CAF African Player of the Year award. Roma’s Egyptian defender Mohamed Salah and Leicester City’s

BREAKING: FIFA Committee Recommends two-year Ban for Amos Adamu

FIFA Ethics Committee on Tuesday recommended a two-year ban for former member of the CAF and FIFA Executive Committees, Amos Adamu, over unethical conduct. The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, chaired by Hans-Joachim Eckert, said it “has opened

Marseille to Make Mikel Highest-Paid Player

Struggling French Ligue 1 side Marseille may have succeeded in convincing out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi to shun big-money move to the Chinese Super League to help revive the club. Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, who bought Marseille

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 4th Ballon d’or

The prolific forward has been recognised for firing Real Madrid to Champions League glory before then lifting the European Championship with Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten off competition from the likes of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to claim his

Riyad Mahrez Wins BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 Award

Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016. Fans from across the world voted for the Algeria and Leicester midfielder ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure. Winger Mahrez, 25, told

Champions League Draw LIVE: See Who Arsenal, Leicester And Manchester City Get in the Last 16

The Champions League group stages are over and the Premier League’s three remaining teams have now discovered their last 16 opponents. Manchester City have been drawn against Ligue 1 side Monaco, who have been in fine form this season. Arsenal

Lagos, the Next Destination for Sport in Africa

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the numerous world class sporting events taking place in Lagos has clearly showcased the State as the next destination for sports in Africa. Speaking to reporters at the opening ceremony of

Chelsea Facing POINTS DEDUCTION As Punishment Following Huge Manchester City Bust-Up

Manchester City – were both charged by the FA with failing to control their players after the showpiece top-of-the-table clash erupted in a mass brawl following Sergio Aguero’s X-rated challenge on Blues’ defender David Luiz. Aguero and City midfielder Fernandinho

Nigerian Boxer, Anthony Joshua Defends His Heavyweight Crown By Stopping Eric Molina in third Round

Anthony Joshua blew Eric Molina away in three rounds to set up a showdown with Wladimir Klitschko. Klitschko was ringside with his manager Bernd Boente to see Joshua at his destructive best. Joshua was too powerful for Molina as he

Dalung, Pinnick Allegedly Ignore Protesting Falcons to Sign New Nike Deal In London 

As the senior national women’s team the Super Falcons continue their sit-in protest in Abuja over unpaid bonuses and allowances after their 8th AWCON triumph in Cameroon, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and