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May 13, 2020 No Responses

FIFA Postpones U-17, U-20 Women’s World Cup

The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced the postponement of the FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cup and the Futsal World Cup due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A statement on FIFA website on Tuesday said the decision...

April 17, 2020 No Responses

Quadri, Omotayo Drop In ITTF Ranking

Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo have dropped in the April 2020 ranking released on Thursday by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). In spite of this however, Quadri still maintains his status as the highest-rated African player...

March 6, 2020 No Responses

Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes Over Coronavirus

The Premier League has announced that the pre-match handshakes between both teams and officials will not take place until further notice because of fears over the spread of coronavirus. The measure comes the day after the government asked the league...

March 3, 2020 No Responses

Edo 2020: Sports Minister Rules Out Postponement Over Coronavirus

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Monday said the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) would not be postponed due to the fear of the spread of coronavirus. Dare, who spoke through Peter Nelson, the ministry’s Director...

February 20, 2020 No Responses

Werner Penalty kick Gives RB Leipzig Win At Tottenham Hotspur

Timo Werner’s second half penalty kick gave a dominant RB Leipzig a deserved 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday. Werner slotted past Hugo Lloris in the 58th...

February 3, 2020 No Responses

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Lagos Issues Travel Advisory

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Monday issued travel advisory to motorists and commuters ahead of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday within the Lagos metropolis.The travel advisory is contained in a statement by the Director...

November 25, 2019 No Responses

Ighalo, Osimhen, Nnadozie, Oshoala Nominated For CAF Awards

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi have been shortlisted for the 2019 CAF Men Footballer of the Year. The trio were nominated alongside 27 others in a list released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday....

September 21, 2019 No Responses

Kia Motors Captivates Football Fans With Inclusive 2019/20 UEFA Europa League

As an official partner of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League season, Kia Motors Corporation has kicked off a series of inspiring and enthralling marketing activities with the aim of vivifying fan engagement throughout Europe and around the world. Under the...