Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a unanimous points-decision victory over Jermaine Franklin in their heavyweight boxing bout at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday. After 12 rounds, Joshua was given the win by 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 on the scorecards of the three judges. There were ugly scenes at the end...
Real Madrid and Barcelona both represent the biggest footballing rivalry in Spain, and compete in almost every aspect both on and off the pitch. Despite this fierce rivalry, there's a respect between the two clubs, and between their respective presidents Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta. Both are aware that any decisions...
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hinted he could dip into the transfer market next month to strengthen his attacking options after they secured their place in the Champions League last 16. The club’s FIFA-imposed transfer ban was last week reduced on appeal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, meaning they...
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer market value has dropped after a new Serie A players’ transfer market value was recently released. In the new rating that included 547 players, the Portugese super star falls from €90m to €75m. Ronaldo loses the top spot in the Serie A ranking and drops to...
The Confederation of African Football and the Local Organizing Committee on Saturday morning formally received three –time champions Nigeria to the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations taking place in the Republic of Cameroon 9th January – 6th February. A formality, but nonetheless important part of a team’s...
Trabzonspor midfielder Mikel Obi will miss Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Besiktas at the Vodafone Arena through suspension. Mikel has been in good form of late for Trabzonspor but bagged his fourth yellow card of the season in the 90th minute of Sunday’s 2-1 win over Sivasspor, which makes...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand unopposed for a third term as head of world football’s governing body next year, FIFA confirmed on Thursday. A brief statement from FIFA said that Infantino would be the only candidate when the election takes place at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda...
Japan’s flagship football match, the final of the Emperor’s Cup, today officially inaugurated the New National Stadium in Tokyo built for this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. Spanish superstars Andres Iniesta and David Villa helped Vissel Kobe to a 2-0 victory over Kashima Antlers before an enthusiastic crowd of 68,000...
Coach Augustine Eguavoen says people are once again beginning to respect the Super Eagles following their performance at the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon. Mr Eguavoen told newsmen during his post-match conference that a lot of people felt that Nigeria was not good...
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Tobi Amusan, the World Record holder, clinched gold in the women’s 100mH final at the African Games in Accra, Ghana. Despite a rocky start, Amusan's triumph echoed through the stadium, marking a remarkable hat-trick of African Games titles. Amusan, renowned as the...