Sports
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We’ll transform sports through PPP – Minister
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Sept. 29, 2019 Mr Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, says the Federal…
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Bayelsa police confirm release of Siasia’s mother
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Sept. 29, 2019 The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the release of Mrs Beauty Siasia, the…
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Jesus, Mahrez, Sterling score as Manchester City overcome Everton
Liverpool (UK), Sept. 28, 2019 Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling were on target as champions Manchester City won…
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Zenith Bank Women Basketball League’s Conference phase begins Monday
By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, Sept. 26, 2019 The Conference phase of the 2019 Zenith Bank Women Basketball League will get…
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Boys from Brazil send Real Madrid top of La Liga
Madrid, Sept. 25, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Real Madrid’s teenage Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes sent them top of La…
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Man United scrape past Rochdale on penalties in League Cup
London, Sept. 25, 2019 Manchester United’s current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties…
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NUJ suspends SWAN national elections, says parallel congresses should be put on hold
Abuja, Sept. 24, 2019 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday in Abuja again waded into the growing crisis…
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FIFA Best Awards: Conspicuously-missing Ronaldo turns philosophical
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 24, 2019 Cristiano Ronaldo, conspicuously-absent from the FIFA Best Awards at the La Scala Opera…
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Messi wins 6th best FIFA player of the year; Rapinoe is world’s women best
Milan (Italy), Sept. 22, 2019 Argentine Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to…
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CBN FC beat Unity Bank FC 1-0 to win 2019 AFIFC
ABAKALIKI The Central Bank of Nigeria Football Club (CBN FC) has won the 2019 All Financial Institutions Football Club (AFIFC)…
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We’re happy Real Madrid Football Academy has become reality, says Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed happiness that the Real Madrid Football Academy has become a reality, saying…
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Kia Motors captivates football fans with winsome, inclusive programs at 2019/20 UEFA Europa League
(SEOUL) September 20, 2019 As an official partner of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League season, Kia Motors Corporation has kicked off…
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Vintage Di Maria helps PSG overwhelm Real Madrid
Paris, Sept 18 Angel Di Maria produced a vintage performance with two goals to help Paris St Germain, PSG, claim…
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PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash
Paris, Sept. 17, 2019 Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out of Paris St Germain’s opening Champions League…
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Neymar’s European suspension reduced from three to two games – CAS
Lausanne (Switzerland), Sept. 17, 2019 The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Paris St Germain striker Neymar’s suspension from…
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Teenage sensation Fati leads Barca thrashing of Valencia
Barcelona (Spain), Sept. 15, 2019 Barcelona’s 16-year-old forward Ansu Fati continued his explosive start to life in the first team…
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We can’t win all the time, unhappy Guardiola says
Norwich (UK), Sept. 15, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shrugged off his team’s shock 3-2 defeat by newly-promoted…
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Ronaldo scores four times as Portugal rout Lithuania 5-1
Vilnius, Sept. 11, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo took his international tally to 93 goals when he scored four…
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Euro 2020 Qualifier: Erratic England beat spirited Kosovo in 8-goal thriller
Southampton (UK), Sept. 11, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) England’s march towards the Euro 2020 finals continued but not quite in the manner…
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Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League: Air Warriors, Nigeria Customs lead Abuja zone of second phase
Abuja, Sept. 11, 2019 Both the Air Warriors Babes and Nigeria Customs kept their unbeaten status on Tuesday at the…
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Friendly: Ukraine force ‘new’ Super Eagles to 2-2 draw
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 10, 2019 A relatively newbreed Super Eagles team came close to bringing down their Ukrainian…
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Kane nets hat-trick as England romp past Bulgaria
London, Sept 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) England’s serene progress towards Euro 2020 continued as skipper Harry Kane grabbed a hat-trick in…
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Euro 2020: Netherlands shock Germany in topsy-turvy 4-2 win
Hamburg (Germany), Sept. 6, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Netherlands scored four times in 32 second-half minutes to stage a 4-2 comeback win…
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Under-23 AFCON Qualifier: Olympic Eagles lose 0-1 to Sudan
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 6, 2019 Cup-holders Nigeria on Thursday lost by the odd goal to their Sudanese counterparts…
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Olympic Qualifier: Falcons beat Algeria 3-0 on aggregate, through to 3rd round
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Sept. 3, 2019 The Super Falcons moved to the third round of CAF’s 2020 Tokyo Women…
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