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November 26, 2021

IOC wants African country to host 2036 Olympics

Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, has expressed the hope that Africa would bid to host the Olympics by 2036.

Olympics rings used to tell the story.
November 26, 2021

ITF World Tennis Tour: Israeli knocks out Nigeria’s Yakubu

Israel’s Romi Cohen, on Thursday, whipped Ozi-oiza Yakubu of Nigeria 6-0, 7-5 to qualify for the singles semifinals of the ongoing J5 World Tennis Championships.

ITF World Tennis Tour
November 25, 2021

Osimhen won’t be available for AFCON: Italian Surgeon

Tartaro revealed it would be difficult for the Super Eagles star to participate in the tournament as he would not be available for training for at least two months.

Victor Osimhen
November 24, 2021

Benzema bags jail term in sex tape trial

He was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international teammate over a sex tape.

Karim Benzema
November 24, 2021

King Jaja endorses Opobo Marathon

King Dandeson-Douglas Jaja, Jeki V, has declared support for the annual Opobo Marathon slated for January 3, 2022, in Opobo, Rivers.

November 24, 2021

Barcelona draw with Benfica, putting round 16 on hold

FC Barcelona and Benfica played out a thrilling goalless draw in the Champions League in Xavi Hernandez’s second match in charge on a rainy night at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona logo
November 24, 2021

Champions League: Lewandowski helps Bayern Munich beat Dynamo Kiev

Bayern Munich, missing half a dozen players to COVID-19 quarantine, edged past Dynamo Kiev 2-1 on Tuesday.

Robert Lewandowski
November 24, 2021

Champions League: Ronaldo, Sancho send Man Utd to knockout stage

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho sent Manchester United into the Champions League round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Villarreal at La Ceramica on Tuesday.

Ronaldo and Sancho
November 23, 2021

COVID-19: Hertha Berlin vows not to pay unvaccinated players

In October, Hertha said unvaccinated players would have to pay for PCR tests themselves.

Hertha Berlin
November 23, 2021

Volleyball: Kwara United record third volleyball win

Kwara United volleyball male team record their third win of the ongoing second phase of the National Volleyball Division One League.

Volleyball