Mr Cui Jianchun, Ambassador of China to Nigeria, has stressed the need for his country and Nigeria to harness sporting activities, to deepen diplomatic relations between the two countries. Cui spoke while briefing Journalists on Saturday in Abuja on the sidelines of the 4th edition of the Nigeria-China Ping-Pong tournament, organised for Journalists by the China […]Read More
The Paris St.-Germain star capped a year in which he led Argentina to the Copa América title by edging Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. Some of the most illustrious names in soccer’s long history only managed to win the Ballon d’Or, the sport’s most prestigious individual prize, once. George Best, Zinedine Zidane and Eúsebio all have […]Read More
The depth of Great Britain’s Davis Cup team was tested on Sunday afternoon when they stood a set away from defeat against a young and fearless Czech Republic team punching far above its weight. However, under the burden of Davis Cup finals pressure, they found a way with a 2-1 win to finish top of their group […]Read More
Injured Super Eagles and Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen, has been discharged from the Ruesch Clinic in Milan, where he underwent facial reconstruction after suffering multiple fractures to the cheekbone and orbital bone. But the news of his long layoff, which includes the duration of the African Nations Cup in Cameroon, is giving officials […]Read More
D’Tigress will face France, China, and Mali in Group B of their 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers billed for February 10 to 13 at the Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall, Belgrade, Serbia. The World Cup is billed to hold from September 22 to October 1 2022 in Australia with a total of 12 teams. Australia […]Read More
Former Celtic star Frank McAvennie has tipped Joe Aribo to join his former boss Steven Gerrard at Premier League club Aston Villa. Gerrard was appointed new Aston Villa manager last week following the sacking of Dean Smith, who has moved to Norwich City. And McAvennie believes Gerrad will seek to bring some of his former […]Read More
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of action for three months following the surgery on his cheekbone and eye socket. Serie A leaders Napoli disclosed this in a statement released on their official website on Tuesday. With this, the striker will miss the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year. […]Read More
Central Board to review case November 18 The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has given Nigeria until November 30 to hold election into the board of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) or face a ban. The world basketball governing body has vowed not to recognise any event that is organised by the sports ministry. Nigerian basketball has […]Read More
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie scored the goals as the United States downed Mexico 2-0 to move to the top of CONCACAF’s 2022 World Cup qualifying race on Friday. Chelsea star Pulisic nodded home a 74th-minute cross from Timothy Weah just five minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to put the Americans 1-0 […]Read More
AC Milan needed a Chancel Mbemba own goal to draw 1-1 at home to Porto on Wednesday, a result that leaves the seven-time former European champions on the brink of elimination from the Champions League. Milan are level on points with Napoli at the top of Serie A having won 10 and drawn one of […]Read More