Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho will become the most valuable player the county can boast of following his almost completed GBP25 million move to Leicester City from Manchester City. The 20-year old is set to join the foxes with hopes of first team start he could not tie […]
The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA has pleaded with clubs, state FAs and league organisers to provide adequate security for match officials at match venues. This was contained in a release signed by National Publicity Secretary of Nigeria Referees Association, Kelechi Mejuobi. NRA president, Mr Tade Azeez said the call has […]
The Winners Golden Bet-SWAN cup committee led by Debo Oshundun has announced Friday, August 4th as the official draws and unveiling of sponsors and partners for the 2017 edition. Rising from a meeting yesterday, the committee said after due diligence and wide consultations with all stakeholders, the draws for the […]
The unprecedented showdown between legendary boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and UFC superstar “The Notorious” Conor McGregor will be broadcast live to U.S. cinemas on Saturday, August 26. “MAYWEATHER vs. MCGREGOR” will feature a 12-round super welterweight contest that marks the first time champions from both boxing and MMA will […]
Confederation of African Football recently amended the continents most prestigious tournament; the cup of nations (AFCON). It was decided at the African Football symposium held in Rabat Morocco that the number of teams have been increased to 24 against the traditional 16 with effect from the Cameroon 2019. It was […]
The Confederation of African Football CAF has extended the number of participating teams in the Africa Cup of Nations to 24 from the usual 16. The decision was taken by the executive committee at the CAF African Football symposium held in Rabat Morocco. At the forum, it was also decided […]
The federal government says it will continue to use sports not only as a veritable tools in engaging youth in meaningful ventures but to also create more business opportunities for Nigerians. Acting secretary to the government of the federation Dr Habiba Lawal stated this while presenting equipments to selected public […]
Organizers of the US Open, the USTA has announced a major prize money increase for this year’s tournament. The purse for the tournament received a USD4 million dollar boost for the second straight year, bringing it up to a record USD50.4 million, a 9-percent increase over the 2016 US Open […]
FIFA vice president and Spanish FA president Angel Maria Villar has just been arrested by the police, accused of corruption. Villar who was a former Spanish international footballer, was being held on suspicion of abusing his position to embezzle funds from the federation, among other charges, according to reports. Villar’s […]
A former Namibian sprinter and IAAF Council member Frankie Fredericks has been provisionally suspended from athletics pending an investigation into a potential code of ethics violation. The world athletics governing body said in a statement issued by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). “Following an application by the AIU, the Chairman […]