Events that shaped Nigeria sports in 2022
Amusan (left) and Brume will lead Nigeria’s quest for medals at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which begins…today
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Anass Zaroury helps Burnley to stretch Championship lead
Anass Zaroury took less than a minute to announce his return from the World Cup as Burnley secured a 3-0 win over Birmingham City.
Woman in Mendy rape trial denies sexual contact with Manchester City teammate Grealish
A woman, who claims she was raped by Manchester City footballer, Benjamin Mendy, told police she had no sexual contact with his team-mate, Jack Grealish, reports standard.co.uk. England international, Grealish, 27, was among partygoers at Mendy’s mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, in August last year when the 17-year-old complainant says she was attacked by Mendy, 28, and co-accused Louis Saha Matturie, 41.
Liverpool make flying start on Premier League's return
BIRMINGHAM: Liverpool got off to the flying start they craved on the Premier League's return from the World Cup as a 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Monday cut the gap on the top four to five points. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk put the Reds in a commanding position before half-time. But Jurgen Klopp's men had to endure some nervy moments in the second half after Ollie Watkins pulled a goal back for Villa before teenager Stefan Bajcetic came off the bench to secure the three points with his first senior goal.
Tough hurdles for Nigerian athletes ahead Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s Ese Brume reacts after learning she has set a new Commonwealth record after the women’s long jump final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham on day ten of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 7, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
Villa Park gets the green light for expansion to 50,000
Aston Villa have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment and expansion of their historic Villa Park ground.
Aston Villa get green light for stadium expansion
LONDON : Aston Villa have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment and expansion of their historic Villa Park ground, the Premier League said on Thursday.
CAA names Tobi Amusan Africa’s best female athlete
Gold medallist Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women’s 100m hurdles during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)