'His situation is not good': Bafana coach Broos once again protects Tau from public scrutiny
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shed light on his decision to leave Percy Tau out of the final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Chelsea, Al Ahli in last minute push for Osimhen
Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, may have decided to move to Saudi Arabia following his inability to secure a move to some of Europe’s big clubs in the current transfer window, which closes tomorrow. But reports have also emerged that Chelsea have begun a last minute move to take the Napoli star to England.
Despite neglect, Nigeria’s U-18 basketball teams depart for S’Africa
Nigeria’s U-18 boys and girls’ teams are expected to depart for South Africa, tomorrow, to feature in the FIBA Africa U-18 Championship, which tips off on September 2 in Pretoria.
Minister explains decision to pay athletes’ training grants in Paris
Sports Minister, John Enoh, has explained his decision to pay both foreign and home-based athletes their training grants midway into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Musa reaffirms commitment to table tennis development
Former Commonwealth and African table tennis champion, Atanda Musa, has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalising the sport in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of a successful organisation of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, which he sponsored.
Adelabu faults Labbadia’s recruitment for Super Eagles
Former Green Eagles winger, Adegoke Adelabu, has lambasted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for hiring German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, for the Super Eagles, describing the development as a waste of time and resources.
14-Year-Old Smashes 100m Age Group World Record, Refreshes Usain Bolt Memories
Nigeria-born British athlete Divine Iheme looks ready for the grand stage, having impressed one and all with his breathtaking speed on the track. Iheme could be a name that fans would be singing for a long time, after the 14-year-old ran the 100m in a stunning 10.30 seconds at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, breaking the previous record of 10.51 seconds set by Jamaican speedster Sachin Dennis. Only two years ago, when he was aged 12, Iheme was covering the 100m distance in 11.3 seconds. The teenager has made significant progress, to clock 10.30 seconds, breaking the 'world record' in that age group.
Newcomers Evergreen, Araromi FC clash in All Stars Unity Cup final
The second edition of the All Stars Unity Cup is set for an exciting conclusion as newcomers Evergreen All Stars and Araromi FC prepare to battle it out in the final, both vying to dethrone last year’s champions, Liberty Stars.