Sports

 Latin American fans are buying tickets for the World Cup in Russia faster than Europeans, according to figures published by world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday. FIFA said that 394,433 tickets were sold in the most recent sales period and 216,134 of those were allocated to fans from the …

Romelu Lukaku became the first Belgian to reach 100 Premier League goals as Manchester United quickly regained second place in the table from Liverpool with a comfortable 2-0 win over Swansea City on Saturday. The powerful striker put his team in front within five minutes from a pass by Alexis …

By Christian Ogbonna The Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) has unveiled 12 athletes and five officials to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. The 2018 Commonwealth Games holds from April 4 to April 15. Unveiling the Wrestlers on Friday in Yenagoa, Dr Daniel Igali, the NWF …

  Felix Brych of Germany, who officiated last season’s UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Juventus, is among 36 referees named on Thursday for the 2018 World Cup. World football ruling body FIFA said in a statement that its Referees Commission has also picked 63 assistant referees, …

By Doris Esa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says about 650 of its personnel will participate in the third edition of its up-coming Inter- Command Combat Sports Competition holding in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Chairman, Organising Committee for the inter-Command Combat, Air Commodore Mfon Ekpo, disclosed this at a news …

The Super Eagles, following their arrival on Saturday in London from Poland for Tuesday’s friendly with Serbia at The Hive pitch, trained at the same venue for the match. Just like Friday’s opposition in Wroclaw, where they won 1-0 against hosts Poland, the three-times African champions are up against another …

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on the private sector to key into his administration’s commitment to promote and drive sports development in the state. He said his government will continue to support sports since it is another area to positively engage youths in the state. Governor …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to leave Manchester United imminently and join Los Angeles Galaxy, according to media reports in the UK and the U.S. on Thursday. There was however no immediate confirmation from either of the two clubs mentioned or the Swedish striker’s management group. The 36-year-old has been linked …

For at least the next three years, popular candy TomTom will play the role of ‘Official Candy of the Super Eagles,’ following a contract agreement publicly presented by chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and Cadbury Nigeria PLC in Lagos on Friday. The leading food beverage and confectioneries manufacturers …

Abia State Government has entered into a partnership with the 1996 Olympic Gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa-Opara toward the development of grassroots sports in the state. The Commissioner for Sports, Dr. Martins Okoji, made the disclosure in a joint press briefing in Umuahia on Friday. The commissioner said the partnership was …

Atletico Madrid forward scored twice as his side steamrolled Lokomotiv Moscow 5-1 in freezing conditions in Russia on Thursday to stroll into the Europa League quarter-finals 8-1 on aggregate. The Spaniards had a 3-0 advantage from the first leg and Angel Correa promptly stretched their lead in the tie. Correa’s …

  With dreams of European glory shattered, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to the English FA Cup quarter-finals clinging to their last chance of silverware this season. The competition’s luster, to many, may have dulled in recent years as managers prioritise so-called bigger prizes. But Jose …

Lionel Messi scored two brilliant goals and created another for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona thrashed Chelsea 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 4-1 on aggregate. Messi opened the scoring after two minutes and eight seconds, the quickest goal of his career, slipping the ball through Thibaut Courtois’ …

Manchester United suffered a shock exit in the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 loss to Sevilla after substitute Wissam Yedder struck twice at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The Spaniards had never won a UEFA Champions League match in England. But they have now moved into the quarter-finals …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) Medical Committee member, Dr. Peter Singabele, has said the Governor Seriake Dickson Football Tournament otherwise known as the Restoration Cup is a laudable idea that would produce talents for Bayelsa State and Nigeria. Besides, he said the competition would positively engage the youths. Speaking in …

By Olanrewaju Akojede  Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr on Sunday in Lagos expressed his preference for Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches to be played more on grass pitch stadiums. Rohr spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the NPFL Match Day 12 fixture between Lagos-based MFM FC …

By Kemi Ajayi Hundreds of Lagos residents, including children, on Saturday turned out to get a glimpse of the iconic FIFA World Cup which arrived in the country on Wednesday. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), covering the arrival of the trophy at the Tafawa Balewa Square, reports …

By Iyiola Pedro & Franklin Ohaegbu Lagos, It was the turn of Lagos, on Friday, to receive the FIFA World Cup Trophy after it landed Nigeria on March 7, as part of a global tour plan of 91 cities in 51 countries. On hand to receive the Trophy at the Murtala …

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter intends to ask the ethics committee of the global football body to reconsider his case and lift his six-year ban from the sport. Blatter, who led FIFA for 17 years, was barred for ethics violations in 2015 amid the biggest corruption scandal to shake …

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up team captain Mikel Obi, midfielder Ogenyi Onazi and Victor Moses in a 28-man squad for the Poland and Serbia friendly matches. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the friendly matches are in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup …

Holders Real Madrid cruised into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half goal helping them to a 2-1 victory at Paris St Germain (PSG) on Tuesday. The 12-time European champions went through 5-2 on aggregate. Ronaldo headed home seven minutes into the second half and Casemiro added a …

It is said that knowledge is power and ignorance is no excuse in the face of law and this is equally apt in the world of sports. This article is about the most visited sports websites in Nigeria that get thousands of monthly views from readers who want to get …

  FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi struck a remarkable 600th professional goal for club and country on Sunday by scoring in his side’s Liga home win over nearest challengers Atletico Madrid. The Argentine slammed a free kick right into the near top corner in the 26th minute to break the …

Neymar Jr, Brazil and Paris St Germain forward  has had a successful operation on his injured foot and ankle, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Saturday. The world’s most expensive footballer was operated on in Belo Horizonte by the Brazil national team doctor to repair the …

Nigeria’s only FIFA Match Agent and Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction Limited, Ebi Egbe, has lauded Governor Henry Seriake Dickson’s effort towards repositioning sports in Bayelsa State. Egbe, who is popularly known as Moni Love, told journalists at his head office in Yenagoa that Governor Dickson is …