Sports betting in Nigeria: A controversial but thriving industry
Sports betting is a thriving business in Nigeria and many other countries. Photo: Shutterstock.
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Catat, Namanya Victor Osimhen!
Namanya Victor Osimhen. Striker Napoli itu kembali tampil gemilang, saat membantu menggasak Eintracht Frankfurt di Liga Champions.
Adelabu, Onovwotafe worried by growing trend of marathon races in Nigeria
Former Green Eagles winger, Adegoke Adelabu, is worried over the growing number of marathon races in the country. “We are in a country, where no one accounts for anything, and my major concern about this growing number of marathon races in Nigeria is for the innocent athletes, who will be subjected to rigorous training. They have no future advantage in this sport,” Adelabu, a sport scientist, told The Guardian, yesterday. Adelabu said that even though marathon races will open up competition for more athletes’ participation, there are more negative sides to it, particularly for a nation like Nigeria that has its strength in the short sprints (100m, 200m, the jumps and relays).
It’s decision time in Cairo as Flying Eagles battle Young Pharaohs for survival
Nigeria lost to Senegal in their opening game of the ongoing Egypt 2023 Africa U-20 Nations Cup
Insurance, Lobi Stars, Enyimba, Sunshine Stars lead chase for play-off tickets
IMC fines 3SC, suspends official as league goes on break Group A leaders, Bendel Insurancae of Benin, are all but assured of a place in the 2022/23 abridged season-deciding Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six play-off.
Charly boy, Adeyanju lead over 1,000 Lagos bikers’ bid to boost sports tourism
Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa (a.k.a Charly Boy) and Nigerian professional motorcyclist, who rode a bike from London to Lagos, Kunle Adeyanju (a.k.a The Lion Heart), led over 1,000 power bikers around Lagos Island to showcase the potential of the sport boosting the economy and image of the country through sports tourism.
Victor Osimhen Sends Napoli To Victory In Champions League Last 16
Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen got on the scoresheet again as the Serie A leaders beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in their Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday. Osimhen scored before the break as Giovanni Di Lorenzo doubled their lead after the interval before the second leg in southern Italy on March 15. Frankfurt were reduced to ten men early in the second half after a nasty challenge from striker Randal Kolo Muani found the shin of Napoli's Frank Anguissa.