Akwa Ibom begins rehabilitation of Godswill Akpabio Stadium
For over two years, the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, also known as the Nest of Champions, has been Nigeria’s only FIFA/CAF approved facility to host international football matches.
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Celtic hoping to sign Arsenal's Tierney in January, says Rodgers
Celtic have agreed to a deal to re-sign defender Kieran Tierney from Premier League side Arsenal and are trying to get the transfer over the line by the end of the January transfer window, manager Brendan Rodgers said.
Injury-hit Spurs boosted by van de Ven return
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost with the return of centre back Micky van de Ven in training after the Dutchman recovered from a hamstring injury, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban
Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will "represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights" when the side reunites after more than three years for an exhibition game in Australia on Thursday.
Hosting 2036 Olympics Will Take Indian Sports To New Heights: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country is putting all its might to get the hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, which will take Indian sports to new heights. "We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights," the PM said while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games here. "Wherever Olympics happen, all sectors gain. It creates better facilities for athletes," he added. Modi had expressed India's intention to host the 2036 Games during the International Olympic Committee's Session in Mumbai in 2023. The IOA has submitted the official expression of interest to the IOC.
Calgary twins become youngest players to sign with new women's pro soccer league
Taegan and Keelyn Stewart worked their way through soccer academies, international competition and anyone who stood in their way on the pitch.
Mississauga, Ont., to host Canadian women's curling championship in 2026
The Canadian women's curling championship will be held in Mississauga, Ont., in 2026.
No calculations for Luis Enrique's PSG in Champions League
STUTTGART, Germany : Paris St Germain go into their final league-phase game of the Champions League knowing a draw will guarantee their place in the playoffs, but they will not be distracted by goings on elsewhere, manager Luis Enrique said on Tuesday.