Bolton striker, Adeboyejo injured after ‘hefty sneeze’
A “hefty sneeze” has caused a professional footballer to sustain a “nasty back injury”.
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Ritchie creates short film for Joshua, Dubois clash at Wembley
The Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Turki Alalshikh, yesterday, revealed the creation of a new film to promote the highly anticipated Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition headlined by Daniel Dubois’ first IBF World Heavyweight title defence against Anthony Joshua, on September 21, in London, writes britishboxingnews.co.uk.
Chelsea exclude Palmer, Fofana from Europa Conference League squad
Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s Europa Conference League squad in a surprise decision by the club as they seek to manage a heavy workload this season, reports independent.co.uk.
Ekong, Osimhen’s presence will make Eagles difficult to handle, says Maduka
Super Eagles’ Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has said that the return of skipper William Troost-Ekong, and striker, Victor Osimhen, will make the team difficult for any African team to handle, including Benin Republic, who face Nigeria in their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series tomorrow, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Eguavoen: Eagles determined to make great start in 2025 AFCON race
Super Eagles’ Interim Manager, Augustine Eguavoen, has declared that Nigeria is raring to go for all six points available in this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against their counterparts from Benin Republic and Rwanda.
BALL extends campaign to Ijora, donates basketball shoes to female players
As part of its efforts to promote sports participation among young people, particularly girls, the Ball Activating Literacy and Leadership (BALL) organisation has donated 25 pairs of basketball shoes to female players in Lagos.
Super Eagles’ Lookman in 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist
Super Eagles’ striker, Ademola Lookman, whose hat-trick helped Atalanta to 2024 Europa League title, is among 30 players listed for the yearly Ballon d’Or.