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October 9, 2022

Kenya beat Nigeria to win final match of ICC U-19 qualifiers

Kenya defeated their host in the final match of the nine-day competition at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

International Cricket Council
October 8, 2022

LGAN: 100 female golfers in Jos for tournament

The 100 female golfers were drawn from the 19 northern states of the country.

LGAN
October 4, 2022

UCL: Napoli wallop Calvin Bassey’s Ajax 6-1 to maintain 100% record

The victory sent Napoli top of Group A with a 100 per cent record and 11 goals difference.

Giacomo Raspadori
October 4, 2022

Rape: Italy requests extradition of ex-football star Robinho

The ex-AC Milan winger was sentenced to nine years in prison in Italy for allegedly raping a woman in a discotheque with five other men in 2013.

October 3, 2022

Ex-Chelsea star Gonzalo Higuaín to retire at end of MLS season

Gonzalo Higuaín currently plays for club Inter Miami, owned by former Manchester United legend David Beckham.

Gonzalo Higuain
October 2, 2022

As Gusau resumes NFF job, five key tasks undercut Nigeria’s push to host Africa Cup of Nations after 22 years

Security, pitches, healthcare facilities and allied requirements must satisfy CAF’s line of best fit for Nigeria to clinch hosting rights for AFCON 2025.

CAF/Amaju Pinnick
September 29, 2022

Controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson says he helped Ronaldo overcome mental health crisis

The controversial psychologist has been publicly criticised for his racist and misogynist view.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jordan Peterson
September 28, 2022

I want more, Benzema says after picking hattrick awards in one day 

Benzema won the La Liga Santander Pichichi Trophy, Di Stefano Trophy and the Hyundai Supporters’ MVP Trophy.

Karim Benzema
September 28, 2022

Brazil condemns banana attack on Richarlison in Paris during Tunisia match

“The Tunisian fans disrespected our national anthem, they booed us. That’s not respect.”

September 26, 2022

Tyson Fury calls off all-British title fight with Anthony Joshua

Fury said the December 3 fight was called off after Joshua and his camp failed to meet the 5:00 p.m. deadline imposed by The Gypsy King.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury