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Alex Iwobi: The Nigerian is Repaying Ancelotti’s Faith
When Everton signed Alex Iwobi from Arsenal for around £35 million back in August 2019, a few eyebrows were raised throughout the football world. Although the Nigerian had shown promise at the Emirates, he hadn’t proved that he was worth…
Argentina World Cup winner Leopoldo Luque, dies at 71 after battle with Covid-19
Argentina world Cup winner Leopoldo Luque has died at the age of 71, the Argentina Football Association has announced.
Luque was hospitalised with Covid-19 in December and he never fully recovered, Argentina media reported.
The…
Nigeria’s Maja scores brace on Fulham debut
Josh Maja said he saw a dream become reality as he marked his full debut with a brace to help Fulham boost their Premier League survival hopes with a deserved win at Everton.
The visitors were by far the better side in the first half but…
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman knocks out Gilbert Burns to retain his welterweight title
''Nigerian Nightmare'', Kamaru Usman, has defended his UFC welterweight title for the third time after he mercilessly knocked out his former teammate and challenger, Gilbert Burns of Brazil.
Gilbert was defeated by Kamaru in a fight…
Ighalo nets first Al Shabab goal
Odion Ighalo scored his first goal for Al Shabab in a 4-0 away win against Al Nassr on Saturday night.
The former Nigeria international, who moved from Shanghai Shenhua last month, found the target after being set up by Ever Banega.…
EPL: Slumping Liverpool collapses in 3-1 loss to Leicester
Leicester City have defeated reigning EPL champions 3-1 at the King Power’s stadium.
Salah opened scoring for the champions before Madison equalised.
Goalkeeper Alison Becker then gifted the hosts a goal scored by Jamies Vardy in the…
Iheanacho’s late header sends Leicester to FA quarter finals
A late goal from Kelechi Iheanacho sealed a hard fought 1-0 against Brighton and Hove Albion and sent Leicester into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
It was Iheanacho’s second goal in his last three games for Leicester after netting in…
Ivorian football legend, Yaya Toure gets coaching job
Ivorian professional footballer, Yaya Toure has been named an assistant coach at the Ukrainian Premier League club, Olimpik Donetsk.
The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder announced his first coaching role on his verified…
Kobe Byrant: US Investigators Reveals Cause Of Crash
According to the latest statement by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), it has determine the cause of the January 26, 2020, crash that killed NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and others.
WITHIN NIGERIA recalls…
Romance Scam: Nigerian Footballer Sunday Eboh Charged With Money Laundering In Malta
One of Malta's most prolific Nigerian footballers, Sunday Eboh, and four others have been accused of scamming an elderly Maltese woman.
In what has been regarded as a romance fraud case, Eboh, Maltese national Alexandra Pace, Nigerian…
Ex-Super Eagles Star Shofoluwe Dies
Former Super Eagles, Shooting Stars and Abiola Babes defender, Yisa Sofoluwe is dead.
Sofoluwe, popularly known as the dean of defence passed away after a battle with a brain ailment.
Ex-footballer Waidi Akanni who has been taking…
National Sports Festival postponed for third time
Again, the 20th National Sports Festival billed to take place in Edo State has suffered another postponement. This is the third time the sporting event will be rescheduled.
The decision to, again, postpone the games was reached after a…
Veteran sports reporter, Pedro Gomez dies ‘suddenly’ at 58
On Sunday, February 7, veteran ESPN SportsCenter reporter, Pedro Gomez died suddenly at the age of 58.
His demise was confirmed by James Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN, and Sports Content in a statement saying, “We are shocked and saddened to…
Osimhen not 100 percent fit, says Gattuso
Coach Gennaro Gattuso said Nigeria International Victor Osimhen is not 100 percent fit after making a cameo appearance as Napoli lost 2-1 away to Genoa.
Osimhen replaced Andrea Petagna in the 54th minutes in Napoli’s away loss and in a…
EPL: Man City thrash champions Liverpool
Two glaring errors from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson gifted Manchester City a 10th successive Premier League victory and a 10-point advantage over the reigning champions.
Mohamed Salah’s penalty had cancelled out a close-range opener…
Ex-Super Eagles defender, Sofoluwe, on life support at LUTH
A former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe, has been placed on life support at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH.
Nicknamed, Minister of Defence by ace broadcaster, Ernest Okonkwo, The Punch reported that Sofoluwe had been…
Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana handed 12-month suspension for failing doping test
Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana, 24, has been suspended for 12 months by UEFA after he failed a doping test last October.
The suspension is effective as of February 5, and will apply to all football activities at both national and…
Former WWE wrestler Gabbi ‘Tyler Reks’ Tuft comes out as a transgender woman (Photos)
42-year-old fitness guru and former WWE wrestler Gabbi Tuft has come out as a transgender woman.
On Thursday, Tuft who wrestled under the ring name Tyler Reks, shared the news through a press release describing the journey as a…
Odion Ighalo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab on a permanent deal from Shanghai Shenhua (photos)
Following his loan spell at Manchester United which ended last month, Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab FC on a permanent deal Shanghai Shenhua.
Ighalo signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the King…
How Technology Has Changed the Sports Industry
The sports industry is one of the biggest in the world, generating billions upon billions of dollars every year. Technology is partially responsible for the growing profitability of this industry, for several different reasons. We are going…