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April 2, 2023

Buhari congratulates Anthony Joshua over victory against Franklin

The president said the former three-time world heavyweight champion has demonstrated that by hard work, patience, dedication, persistence and humility, those who dare do win.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Anthony Joshua
April 1, 2023

EPL: Manchester City wallop Liverpool 4-1 to close gap with Arsenal

Haaland watched the encounter from the stand after being sidelined by an injury prior to the last international break.

Manchester City VS Liverpool
March 29, 2023

Ukraine Invasion: Russian, Belarusian athletes remain banned from European Games, organisers say

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed re-admit individual athletes from both countries to international sports events as neutral athletes under strict eligibility criteria.

IOC
March 27, 2023

Poland, others oppose return of Russians, Belarusians to sports events

Poland, Britain, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are jointly opposed to the athletes’ return.

IOC
March 25, 2023

Bauchi referees council elects new leaders

All 12 positions were filled unopposed, with the new officials expected to run the affairs of the council for the next four years.

Photo of Referees
March 10, 2023

Ronaldo suffers first league defeat as Al Nassr lose top spot

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered his first Saudi Pro League defeat on Thursday as Al Ittihad claimed a 1-0 win to replace Al Nassr at the top of the table.

Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2, 2023

Nigeria pip Uganda to reach U-20 AFCON semifinals; secure World Cup qualification

Juma’s own goal proved decisive in sending Nigeria into the semifinal of the competition and place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Flying Eagles celebrating win against Uganda
February 24, 2023

Muller, Mane return to Bayern squad for Union Berlin clash

Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga table, but are level on 43 points with second-placed Borussia Dortmund and third-placed Union Berlin.

Thomas Müller and Sadio Mané
February 18, 2023

Southampton sink suffering Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

The Saints three points win keeps their hope of surviving relegation this season alive.

James Ward-Prowse scores against Chelsea
February 18, 2023

EPL: Manchester City share points with Nottingham Forest

City’s draw with Forest has set the Pep Guardiola’s squad back in their chase for the title this season.

Bernardo Silva scores against Nottingham