by ONI, Kayode Philips | Dec 15, 2023 | Entertainment, Sports
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati have been shortlisted as finalists for the FIFA best players of the year awards by world football’s governing body – FIFA. The nomination announced on Thursday comes barely two months after Messi was awarded a...
by OJO, John. | Nov 2, 2023 | NEWS, Sports
Novak Djokovic has made an impressive return to tennis as he defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets in the second round of the ongoing Paris Masters in Paris, France. The male tennis world No. 1 Djokovic was playing for the first time since winning his 24th...
by BRIGHT, Emeni. | Oct 4, 2023 | International, NEWS, Sports
Turkey has officially withdrawn their bid to host Euro 2028, leaving the joint UK and Ireland bid to stage the tournament unopposed. Subject to approval by UEFA, the successful bid is expected to be confirmed at the Executive Committee meeting taking place on the 10th...
by Ojo John. | Oct 2, 2023 | NEWS, Sports
Carlos Alcaraz has eased into his 12th semi-final of the season with a convincing straight-sets win over seventh seed Casper Ruud at the China Open in Beijing. The Spaniard’s hopes of finishing the year as world No.1 have increased with his 61st tour-level win this...
by BRIGHT, Emeni. | Sep 27, 2023 | NEWS, Sports
Nigeria has lost out in the bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Governing body of African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) took the decision to deprive Nigeria and Benin Republic from hosting the AFCON tournament in Cairo,...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Sep 26, 2023 | NEWS, Sports
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and two other Spain players are to testify before a judge over the kiss scandal involving embattled ex-football chief Luis Rubiales Putellas, defender Irene Paredes and goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez are all slated to testify on...
