Tag: sports
Transgender Women Banned From Another Sport and This Time it’s Chess!
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has taken a step that’s raising eyebrows and sparking discussions. FIDE has announced a temporary ...
Why sports should be prioritised in brand marketing
Sports sponsorship, especially when it involves just the athlete, is another form of influencer marketing. It offers more benefits, interesting ...
Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Togo shuts churches, mosques as ...
From Entertainment, Media, Advocacy to Business | Here’s the #YNaijaPowerList2020 [FULL LIST]
Editors Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. ...
The YNaija Cover – Sports Special
A bright and entertaining friendly at Singapore’s National Stadium ended all square as Brazil and Nigeria played out a 1-1 ...
How one man’s actions shook the entire sport’s world
The movement against bigotry and racism took a whole new turn with the inauguration of US president, Donald Trump on ...
Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018
Genevieve Nnaji, Chris Ogunlowo, Maraji, Tony Nwulu, Falana have been unveiled as some of the most influential personalities in the ...
Ahmed Musa, Seni Saraki, Evelyn Akhator… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Sports
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age ...
Mourinho under fire for Manchester United’s woes
It’s been a rough patch for the Red Devils and all fingers are pointing to the coaching staff, Jose Mourinho ...
Tiger Woods’ PGA victory is the comeback we’ve all been waiting for
Well… you can say Tiger Woods is back. It’s been five years since we witnessed Tiger Woods win a tournament, but ...
With Anthony Joshua and Povetkin both having good records, who wins the fight today?
On September 22, 2018 (today), 28-year-old, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua faces off against 38-year-old, Soviet boxer, Alexander Povetkin in front ...
Amaju Pinnick re-elected as NFF president
Reigning president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick on Thursday was re-elected as chairman for a second term ...
#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A
Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused ...
Battle for relegation survival heats up as Week 37 draws near
The battle for the 3 positions in the Barclays premier league intensify as West Ham, Hudderfield City, Swansea, Southampton and ...
Is it end of the road for Arsene Wenger?
In the space of five days, Arsenal suffered a 3 nil loss twice to Manchester City. The first defeat came ...
#WorldCupDraw: These are the countries Nigeria is likely to face ahead of tonight’s draw
The draw for the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup will hold on Friday, December 1 at the State Kremlin ...
Opinion: How to make Nigerian football attractive in a digital age
by Temitope Adigun Several years ago, most Nigerians were strangers to the advancing age of digitalization, especially that of the ...
Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports
by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons ...
Catch the Money Fight live on DStv Premium
The greatest fight in history is here! The world boxing champion, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jnr and the World mixed martial ...
ESPN removes sports broadcaster who has the same name as Confederate general
by Wareez Odunayo After the white supremacist violent rally in Charlottesville, U.S. based global cable and satellite sports television ...
Neymar’s destiny-changing transfer deal; Man up, Amir Khan; Usain Bolt | Here are last week’s winners and losers
Last week definitely had its share of political and pop culture drama but we liked that the news cycle was ...
Understanding the intricacies of Neymar’s €222m world record transfer deal
by Wareez Odunayo The news of Brazilian forward’s, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly called Neymar world record transfer has ...
5 reasons to engage in sporting activities
There’s a common trait to most successful people today — they take part in some sort of sporting activity. Today’s ...
Ololade Ajekigbe: Anthony Joshua- Once a prophet without honour
Familiarity breeds contempt. We tend to despise and underrate that which is readily available to us. This is the summary ...
FG congratulates World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated ...
Just In: John Terry to leave Chelsea at the end of the season
by Dolapo Adelana Chelsea Football Club has announced that its captain, John Terry, will depart Stamford Bridge at the end ...
Ahmed Musa considering legal action over asssault allegations
by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa is set to take up legal action over reports that he was arrested ...
Ex-Super Eagle’s striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni leaves Coventry City after playing only 3 games
by Dolapo Adelana Former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has terminated his contract with Coventry City after featuring for the ...
2026 World Cup: FIFA proposes 9 slots for Africa in new 48-team competition
by Dolapo Adelana Nine African countries may get the opportunity to represent at the 2026 edition of the FIFA World cup, ...
“Wonderboy Hamilton was a perfect gentleman…” | NFF mourns ex-Eagles coach
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday paid glowing tributes to former Nigeria player and coach, Paul Hamilton, ...
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