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February 10, 2021

Guinness Book of World Records recognises Okagbare

“The most appearance in diamond league meetings by an athlete is 67 and was achieved by Blessing Okagbare.”

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 31: Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria celebrates winning gold in the Women's 200m Final at Hampden Park during day eight of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 31, 2014 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
February 10, 2021

Sofoluwe, ex-Super Eagles defender, died when about to be helped: Sports minister

“He came ahead of his time. No wonder he was nicknamed `the Dean of Defence’ by ace commentator Ernest Okonkwo.”

Minister of youth and sports development Sunday Dare (Credit: Twitter)
February 9, 2021

Club World Cup: Bayern through to final

European sides have won each of the last seven editions of the Club World Cup, a run started by Bayern in 2013 and extended by Liverpool’s 2019 triumph.

February 8, 2021

2020 CHAN: Morocco win second title after defeating Mali in final

Morocco ran out victorious to revive the memories of the 4-0 victory over Nigeria in the CHAN 2018 final in Casablanca.

February 4, 2021

Asisat Oshoala, Tiwa Savage reveal Afrobeats influence on their lives

“Each time I go on the pitch, I want to represent the whole of Africa,” Oshoala said.

Asisat Oshoala and Tiwa Savage
February 3, 2021

Serena Williams gunning for 24th Grand Slam at Australian Open

Stuck on number 23 for four years, Williams has brushed off failures and near misses at matching Margaret Court’s mark with the self-assurance of someone convinced her time will come.

Serena Williams
February 2, 2021

Villas-Boas resigns as Marseille sign player against his wish

The sweat merchant said he was waiting for the club’s response to decide his next action.

January 31, 2021

Chelsea earn first win under Tuchel, Leeds stun Leicester

German manager Tuchel took over from the sacked former Blues midfielder Frank Lampard on Tuesday after signing an 18-month contract.

January 29, 2021

Napoli into Italian Cup semi-finals after beating Spezia

The Neapolitans are to meet Atalanta in the first leg of the semi-finals next week.

January 29, 2021

Liverpool return to winning ways, beat Tottenham 3-1

The result moved Liverpool into fourth place in the standings, four points behind leaders Manchester City.

Klopp and Sallah