Nigeria finish 18th on medals table at 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon

 

Team Nigeria ended their campaign at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, US in 18th place out of 43 countries that participated.

Track star, Tobi Amusan’s record-breaking performance in the 100 metres hurdles and Ese Brume’s impressive effort in the women’s long jump ensured Nigeria finished on a high note.

FIFA's appeal committee rejects Chelsea's appeal against a two-window transfer ban

Premiership club, Chelsea has suffered a blow in recruiting new players after FIFA's Appeal Committee rejected their appeal against a two-window transfer ban.

Napoli goalkeeper, David Ospina hospitalised after head injury

Napoli goalkeeper, David Ospina was taken to hospital on Sunday after collapsing unconscious on the pitch following a knock to the head during a Serie A game against Udinese.

Zidane Reappointed Real Madrid Coach, Solari Sacked

Zinedine Zidane has returned as Real Madrid manager just 10 months after leaving the Spanish giants.

The Frenchman replaces Santiago Solari, who was in charge for less than five months.

Former Real midfielder Zidane, 46, who left in May after leading the club to a third straight Champions League trophy, has agreed to take over until 2022, the club announced.

Mother of Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Kalu, kidnapped in Aba

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the mother of Super Eagles’ midfielder, Samuel Kalu and are demanding a N50m ransom for her release.

According to reports, Mrs. Kalu was driving with some of her children along the Okpulu Umuobo area of Aba in Abia state last week when the unidentified gunmen blocked her vehicle, ordered the children out of the car and took the player’s mother away to an unknown destination.

South African Govt slam IAAF over plan to classify intersex Olympic champion Caster Semenya a 'male athlete'

The South African government has slammed the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) over their plan to classify intersex Olympic champion Caster Semenya as a 'biological male' at a Court of Arbitration of Sports hearing next week.

Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos to marry TV presenter girlfriend Pilar Rubio in star-studded ceremony in Seville

Spain and Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos who got engaged to his long-term girlfriend, TV presenter Pilar Rubio last year, has set a date for their wedding.

The couple made the announcement on Antena 3 show El Hormiguero, a Spanish TV programme, where his pretty wife works. They also revealed the star-studded ceremony will take place on June 15 in Seville. 

Jose Mourinho makes rare public outing with his wife after his 'secret friendship' with a blonde lady is revealed

Sacked Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho has been spotted on a rare outing with his wife Matildeafter his 'secret friendship' with a blonde lady was revealed back in December.The 56-year-old Portuguese coach and his 54-year-old partner were on Sunday pictured at posh Harry's Dolce Vita in Knightsbridge, West London where they met some friends.

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala joins FC Barcelona

Nigeria striker, Asisat Oshoala, has completed a loan move to FC Barcelona from Dalian Quanjian FC for the remainder of the 2018/2019 season.

The Super Falcons star, who was part of Nigeria’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations triumph completed her medicals and signed her contract today. “This is obviously one of the best clubs in the world. The team has a great history and wonderful football mentality,” Oshoala said.

Former England No 1 Joe Hart joins Burnley for £3.5m from Manchester City after 12-years with the Premier League champions

Joe Hart has joined Burnley from Manchester City after 12-years with the Premier League champions.

The former England No 1 signed a two-year contract worth £3.5million plus add-ons with Sean Dyche's side, with the option of an extra season after falling out of favour at Manchester City.

Chelsea pay staggering £72m release clause for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of world-record move

Chelsea have paid a staggering £72m release clause for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of his world-record move to the Premiership club.

No shame in losing to Real Madrid, says embattled PSG coach Emery

Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish headcoach Unai Emery reacts after losing the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid on March 6, 2018, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

Beleaguered Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery insisted there was no shame in losing to Real Madrid after the expensively-assembled French side crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of the holders.

The rise and rise of Aruna Quadri

There is much to be excited about in the steady growth of Aruna Quadri into a major player on the International Table Tennis circuit.The 29-year-old, just this month, created an admirable record: becoming the first Nigerian player to win an International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Tour title with victory in the Polish Open. That achievement also makes him the first African player to win such a title outside of Africa’s shores. The message is clear: this is without a doubt one to watch.

Juve fear Milan as big guns jostle for top spot

Massimiliano Allegri has warned Juventus to expect a mauling from AC Milan as Serie A resumes on Saturday with just three points separating the top four teams.
After a week overshadowed by accusations of racism and anti-semitism in Italian football — Lazio fans having posted a photo of Anne Frank in a Roma jersey — the focus returns to action on the pitch where all is to play for.

President Buhari meets with the female national football team, D’Tigress , gifts each player N1m

President Buhari this morning received Nigeria's female basketball team, D’Tigress in the presidential villa, Abuja. The women basketballers won the Afrobasket Championship title for the first time in 12 years in Mali last Sunday, making them the new African women basketball champions.
President Buhari while receiving them, announced that each player will receive the sum of a million naira while the officials will receive half a million.

Still the king! Mayweather knocks out Conor McGregor in the 10th round -insists $600m 'fight of the century' will be his last (photos of celebs who attended)

Undefeated 40 year old welterweight boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, on Saturday night defeated 29 year old UFC champion, Conor McGregor in a knock out in Round 10 after the two men squared off in what was billed as the Fight of the Century at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

photos of Obafemi Martins' $460,000-rated Iguana 31 Expedition yacht

In 2016, Obafemi Martins purchased a $460,000-rated Iguana 31 Expedition yacht as a gift for his 32nd birthday gift. The Manufacturers of the yacht shared details on its Instagram page, with the former Newcastle and Inter Milan forward confirming it by reposting back then. Here are some new photos of the luxury boat shared today. 

Barca do the unbelievable! Defeat PSG 6-1 at home to go through after 4-0 1st leg result

Barcelona simply displayed magic on Wednesday night as they did what no other team had done before in the history of the UEFA champions league- they beat French club PSG, 6-1 at the camp Nou after suffering a 4-0 thrashing in the first leg.
It all looked like a bad day for PSG from the beginning of the match as they set up defensively, resting talisman Angel di Maria in the first half and various defensive mistakes led to Barca's first goal - a strike from Luis Suarez on the third minute.

Nigeria international, Victor Moses signs new four-year contract with Chelsea FC

Nigeria International, Victor Moses has signed new contract with Chelsea, the club announced today.

The 26-year-old winger's previous deal was due to expire in 2019 but Moses has now extended his stay until 2021 after he put pen to paper today, March 1st.
Moses has been one of the stars and an important part of the Blues'  success this season, with the club on course for the Premier League title, having been converted by boss Antonio Conte into a right wing-back, a role he's taken to effortlessly.

Serena Williams makes 10th straight grand slam semifinal at Australian Open

Tennis star, Serena Williams breezed past Johanna Konta 6-2, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday to move into a 10th consecutive grand slam semifinal and closer to a record 23rd major.

Williams now stands a chance of hitting the number one spot from Angelique Kerber if she wins the tournament but she might need to defeat older sister Venus to do so