Category Archives: SPORTS
Davido, Akon Gets Presidential Welcome Ahead of Africa Nations Cup in Gabon
This weekend, the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017 (also referred to as AFCON 2017 or CAN 2017), is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 14th of January and it appears there
Nigerian Midfielder, John Obi Mikel Leaves Chelsea for China
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel announced on Friday he is leaving English Premier League leaders Chelsea to join Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. He is the latest star to head to the Chinese Super League, after the high-profile signings of Chelsea
CAF Award: Auba, Mahrez, Mane Make Final List
Borussia Dortmund’s Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Leicester City’s Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez and Liverpool’s Senegalese attacker Sadio Mane completed the final shortlist for the 2016 Glo-CAF African Player of the Year award. Roma’s Egyptian defender Mohamed Salah and Leicester City’s
BREAKING: FIFA Committee Recommends two-year Ban for Amos Adamu
FIFA Ethics Committee on Tuesday recommended a two-year ban for former member of the CAF and FIFA Executive Committees, Amos Adamu, over unethical conduct. The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, chaired by Hans-Joachim Eckert, said it “has opened
Marseille to Make Mikel Highest-Paid Player
Struggling French Ligue 1 side Marseille may have succeeded in convincing out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi to shun big-money move to the Chinese Super League to help revive the club. Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, who bought Marseille
Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 4th Ballon d’or
The prolific forward has been recognised for firing Real Madrid to Champions League glory before then lifting the European Championship with Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten off competition from the likes of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to claim his
Riyad Mahrez Wins BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 Award
Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016. Fans from across the world voted for the Algeria and Leicester midfielder ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure. Winger Mahrez, 25, told
Champions League Draw LIVE: See Who Arsenal, Leicester And Manchester City Get in the Last 16
The Champions League group stages are over and the Premier League’s three remaining teams have now discovered their last 16 opponents. Manchester City have been drawn against Ligue 1 side Monaco, who have been in fine form this season. Arsenal
Lagos, the Next Destination for Sport in Africa
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the numerous world class sporting events taking place in Lagos has clearly showcased the State as the next destination for sports in Africa. Speaking to reporters at the opening ceremony of
Chelsea Facing POINTS DEDUCTION As Punishment Following Huge Manchester City Bust-Up
Manchester City – were both charged by the FA with failing to control their players after the showpiece top-of-the-table clash erupted in a mass brawl following Sergio Aguero’s X-rated challenge on Blues’ defender David Luiz. Aguero and City midfielder Fernandinho
