Arsenal target Victor Osimhen in January transfer
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Akpata tips Nigeria for exploits at U-19 Women’s Cricket W/Cup
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, says the participation of Nigeria at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, will surpass expectations, as a result of the investment of the board in recent years.
Djokovic boycotts on-court interviews at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic certainly knows how to make a rather dull day of Grand Slam tennis end with a bang. The 10-time champion has launched a boycott of on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology from host broadcaster Channel 9 over a segment which he says: “Made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me.” On Friday, Channel 9 host Tony Jones was broadcasting in front of a group of Novak Djokovic supporters at Melbourne Park. “Welcome back to Melbourne Park, where you can see the Novak Djokovic fans, they’re in full voice,” Jones said. “The chants are quite extraordinary.” He then turned round to face them and pantomimed some sledging chants of his own: “Novak, he’s overrated,” Jones sang. “Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out. “Boy, I’m glad they can’t hear me. Anyway, let’s get onto the tennis.” Culled from BBCSports
American football: 2024/2025 NSSFFL a huge success – Ojaideh
Lawrence Ojaideh, Head of Operations, Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), the organizers of the Nigeria Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) has described the third edition of the league a huge success.
Chris Imumolen awards ₦40m in scholarships at national flag football finals
Prof. Chris Imumolen, a former Nigerian presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth development by awarding ₦40 million in scholarships to the champions of the National Secondary School Flag Football Competition. The Lagos State male and female teams each received ₦20 million for their exceptional performances in the finals held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, on Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Ekiti Queens suspends team manager over“unethical behaviour”
The management of Ekiti Queens Football Club of Ado-Ekiti has suspended the team’s manager, Moji Adekanye, over alleged “unethical behaviour”.
Messi scores for Miami in pre-season victory
Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday as Inter Miami opened their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out victory over Mexico’s Club America in Las Vegas.