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Now that the smoke has cleared, we must face the truth. Nigeria will not take part in the World Cup for the first time since 2006. It’s the second time since 1994 when they reached the round of 16 that they haven’t qualified for the World Cup, which comes as a surprise to players interested … Read more
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been hospitalized again but there is “no emergency,” his daughter said Wednesday, the latest health concern for the 82-year-old icon, who was being treated for a colon tumor. “He’s in the hospital regulating medication,” Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram. “There is (no) emergency or new dire prophecy… We … Read more
By Efosa Taiwo Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed a £172.9m-a-year deal with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old is on the hunt for a new team after Manchester United terminated his contract last week in response to his controversial interview with Piers Morgan earlier this month. According to Marca, Ronaldo has been offered a … Read more
It’s safe to say that the world’s greatest sporting event – the World Cup – connects people like no other. The month-long football festival is the most watched on TV, with billions of people tuning in to see their favorite players and teams in action. The next edition of the event will be held in … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will today open the 21st National Sports Festival in Asaba, the capital of Delta State. Ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony, the Games, titled Delta 2022, will produce their first medal at the cycling event. According to the program of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), further events will take place tomorrow. At … Read more
Nigerian Olympian Simidele Adeagbo attended schools in Lagos and Ekiti states respectively and was in the country giving back to schools and encouraging students to take up bobsledding. Adeagbo, who was part of the pioneering group of the Nigerian Winter Olympics, wants to inspire the next generation of bobsledders who would go on to compete … Read more
Christian Pulisic propelled the United States into the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday as the Americans beat Iran 1-0 in their politically charged grudge game. Chelsea star Pulisic scored the only goal of the crucial Group B game in the 38th minute to take on Group A winners Netherlands in the second round … Read more
Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands secured their place in the World Cup Round of 16 as group winners with a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. The Netherlands, needing just a point to progress safely, got a foothold within the first half hour as Gakpo scored for the third consecutive group … Read more
On June 21, the NFL had its first official African event in Ghana. Includes touchdown week, talent scouting camp, fan event and flag football clinic for the NFL in Africa This demonstrated the NFL’s commitment to discovering new methods to reach their growing fan base across the continent as they make NFL odds widespread. NFL … Read more
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain, claimed in an interview published on Tuesday the club may be looking for a new home after feeling unwelcome at the Parc des Princes. Al-Khelaifi told Spanish sports newspaper Marca that PSG are “under pressure” from the Paris municipality to leave the stadium, which has been their … Read more