Friday, November 6, 2026

Sport

November 1, 2021

Messi wants to return to Barcelona as technical director

“I always said that I would love to be able to help the club. I would love to be a technical director at some point. I don’t know if it will be at FC Barcelona or not.”

Lionel Messi
November 1, 2021

Tottenham sacks Nuno Santo after four months in charge

“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

Nuno Espírito Santo
November 1, 2021

Lagos: ITTF West African championship begins today

The second edition of the International Table Tennis Federation Africa Western Region Championship gets underway Monday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

October 31, 2021

Cricket: Kenya’s Shujaa defeat Nigeria’s Stallion 60-0 in Safari Sevens tourney

Despite reaching the quarterfinals, head coach Innocent Simiyu criticised his players for losing a 12-0 lead against Germany, who defeated them 14-12.

Safari Sevens
October 31, 2021

Group to train sports enthusiasts on life after basketball

The workshop is expected to feature seasoned resource persons, including present and ex-basketball players.

October 30, 2021

Chelsea solidify title bonafides with emphatic win at St James’s Park

Reece’s goal paved the way for two other goals and Chelsea’s fourth consecutive win in the Premier League.

Reece James and fellow teammates celebrating goal
October 30, 2021

Ten-man Manchester City slip to shock home defeat against Crystal Palace

Following this embarrassing defeat, City remains third in the league table while Palace would move up to 13th position on the table.

Wilfried Zaha, Conor Gallagher
October 30, 2021

Ronaldo leads Manchester United recovery to beat Tottenham 3-0

United climbed to fifth on 17 points from 10 games, while Spurs, who failed to trouble United goalkeeper David De Gea, are eighth.

Cristiano Ronaldo
October 30, 2021

Edo Dynamos coach upbeat as team receive beating from Safety Babes

Despite losing 28-18 to Safety Babes in the national handball league, Edo Dynamos coach says his team will eventually come good.

October 30, 2021

Handball League: Niger United coach charges team to keep up winning tempo

Niger United is first on the league table with 19 points from six matches and lost only a game.