Leading athletes have joined hundreds of mourners at the funeral of Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop, who was stabbed to death in her home. Her husband, Ibrahim Rotich, appeared in court this week as a suspect in her killing. Ms Tirop was being buried at her parents’ home in Nandi County, Kenya, on what would […]
AC Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after winning 4-2 at nine-man Bologna after having thrown away a two-goal half-time lead with the hosts already down to 10. Ismael Bennacer put Milan ahead for the second time six minutes from the end before Zlatan Ibrahimovic sealed a hard-fought win against a Bologna […]
Nigeria women national team, Super Falcons, will on Sunday target a good result in Accra against the Black Queens of Ghana in the second leg of the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria currently leading 2-0 on aggregates after securing the win in Lagos with two goals from Uchenna Kanu in the first leg […]
It is always rare to see sports men and women after making it abroad, return to the country to give back to the society especially in the area of infrastructures. However, this is not the case with former Ahmadu Bello University graduate, Masai Ujiri, who at the moment with his foundation, Giants of Africa, is […]
FC Robo Queens player are high in spirit ahead of the final game of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup with Edo Queens on Sunday. Folashade Ijamilusi and Lawal Taiwo exuded confidence in the team’s resolve to return to Lagos with the trophy. “We are very happy and in good mood heading into tomorrow’s final match. […]
The Electoral Committee of the 2021 Nigeria Basketball Federation met on Friday to fine tune plans as the countdown continues to 30th of October election date. The committee reiterated its commitment to organising a free and fair election while providing a level playing field for all interested candidates. At the meeting presided over by its […]
The general coordinator of the fast-approaching Ottasolo Pre-season tournament, Mallam Bashir Badawiy, has revealed that the pre-season will be the best ever witnessed in recent time across the nation. The General Manager of Kwwara United, who already organized the Gov. Okowa pre-season and Gov. Wike pre-season in the past said that part from the host […]
Phil Foden scored twice as Manchester City produced a devastating first-half display to beat Brighton and move up to second in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side scored three goals in the opening half hour as Brighton, who could have gone above City with a win, simply could not cope with the away side’s […]
…as Mount scores hat-trick as Chelsea put seven past Norwich Joshua King’s hat-trick helped Watford to a stunning first win under Claudio Ranieri as Everton collapsed in a pulsating Premier League game at Goodison Park. Tom Davies put the hosts ahead early on but Watford equalised before the break through King from close range. Former […]
Mason Mount scored a hat-trick as Premier League leaders Chelsea thrashed bottom club Norwich at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel’s side were 2-0 ahead inside 18 minutes as Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi scored their first goals of the season, with Mount turning provider to set up Reece James for a third goal before half-time, reports […]