Sports
-
AFCON U-20: Nigeria, Morocco play out goalless draw
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Morocco on Sunday at the ongoing CAF TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Both teams came into the Group B clash on the back of opening wins against Tunisia and Kenya, but neither side could find the breakthrough in a tightly contested encounter. Despite limited…
Read More » -
Harry Kane ends trophy drought as Bayern clinch Bundesliga title
By Olaolu Joseph England’s all-time top scorer and former Tottenham captain, Harry Kane, has finally secured his first major professional trophy—5,223 days after making his debut in 2010. Bayern Munich were crowned 2024/2025 Bundesliga champions, claiming their 34th league title with two games to spare after second-placed and defending champions Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 away to Freiburg on Sunday. Leverkusen…
Read More » -
Kenya athletes finish top in Enugu City International Marathon maiden edition
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the maiden edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10-kilometre road race in 45 minutes. The full 42km marathon saw East African athletes dominate the podium. Ken Kopos of Kenya emerged winner in the men’s elite category with a time of 2:22:32, clinching the $15,000 grand prize. His…
Read More » -
Leeds United clinch Championship title with late goal
Manor Solomon’s stoppage-time winner secured Leeds United the Championship title as they won 2-1 at Plymouth Argyle, whose relegation was confirmed. With Burnley beating Millwall 3-1, Leeds took the title on goal difference, having secured promotion back to the Premier League last month after two seasons away. Argyle took the lead when the impressive Mustapha Bundu’s shot came back off…
Read More » -
Team Nigeria shines with four golds at African Wrestling opener
Team Nigeria delivered a clean sweep on Day One of the 2025 African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, winning four gold medals from four finals. Dami Ojo and Hannah Reuben claimed Nigeria’s third and fourth gold medals of the evening, following earlier victories by Christianah Ogunsanya (53kg) and Esther Kolawole (62kg). Reuben was dominant in the 68kg final, defeating Egypt’s…
Read More » -
President Federation Cup: Abakaliki FC secures semi-final ticket
By Olaolu Joseph Semi-finalists have emerged in this year’s President Federation Cup following thrilling quarter-final encounters across four centres on Saturday. Nigeria National League (NNL) side Abakaliki FC continued their fairytale run, knocking out Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) team Nasarawa United in Benin. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Abakaliki edging the Solid Miners 5-4 in a…
Read More » -
NFF pays condolence visit to family of late Christian Chukwu
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has said that the late former Green Eagles captain, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu, is a national hero who will never be forgotten. Gusau made this known on Friday in Enugu when a delegation from the NFF and Football Association chairmen from the South East paid a condolence visit to…
Read More » -
Kenya dominates as Koros wins inaugural Enugu Marathon
Kenyan runner Koros Ken has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, claiming the $15,000 top prize in a dominant performance by Kenyan athletes across both the male and female categories. Steve Rasway, also from Kenya, finished second and received $10,000, while compatriot Bernard Sang came third, taking home $5,000. The Kenyan dominance continued…
Read More » -
NPFL bans Lobi Stars official over match-fixing claims
By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed an indefinite ban on Emmanuel Ujah, Media Director of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, following his failure to provide evidence for match-fixing allegations he made publicly. According to the league body, Ujah was charged with breaching the NPFL Framework and Rules after making what was described as an “unguarded statement”…
Read More » -
Match fixing killing Nigerian football – Ex-referee Chukwujekwu
Amidst recent allegations of match fixing raised by a sportscaster in Ibadan, who claimed that some teams in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) are colluding to manipulate match results, a former referee, Calistus Chukwujekwu, has delivered a damning verdict: match fixing is deeply entrenched in Nigerian football. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, one of the clubs accused…
Read More »
