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August 26, 2017

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 arts champion Connor “The Notorious” McGregor will clash on SuperSport 2 LIVE & in HD on Sunday 27 August from 12:00am and it’s exclusive to DStv Premium The much anticipated Mayweather vs McGregor fight will... Read More

boxing, DSTV, floyd mayweather, McGregor, sports

August 23, 2017

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 channel, ESPN has removed announcer Robert Lee from broadcasting University of Virginia football games for sharing a name with the famous Confederate general Robert E. Lee. White nationalists gathered in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12... Read More

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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 spiced up with events from the world of sports. Here are our winners and losers from the biggest newsmakers from the week that just passed. We like this list and we think you will too.... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua, Justin Gatlin, neymar, sports, usain bolt, Winners and losers

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 been everywhere. Two weeks ago, the footballing world’s attention was on another possibe transfer record involving French teenage forward, Kylian Mbappe, who plys his trade for French League Champions, Monaco most. But local rivals, Paris... Read More

Thinking Through

barcelona, football, la liga, Monaco, neymar, paris saint germain, sports, Trending stories

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 generation is much obsessed with looking great and healthy; as a result, more and more people are turning towards ways to help them achieve that. One avenue that can impact your life greatly and inspire... Read More

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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 of the history of new world heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua with Nigeria, his parent’s country of birth. Since the young man gained more prominence following his latest and biggest title win yet, after defeating... Read More

Anthony Joshua, boxing, NFA, Nigerians in Diaspora, Olalade Ajekigbe, opinion, sports

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 Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified World Heavyweight Champion. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is proud to be associated with... Read More

Anthony Joshua, boxing, FG, heavyweight champion, sports

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 of the season. In a statement on its website Monday, the club expressed its enormous gratitude to Terry and wished him the very best of luck for the future. Terry has been with The Blues for two... Read More

Antonio Conte, chelsea, football, john terry, sports

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 for beating up his wife on her birthday. Musa who described the reports as “inaccurate” was questioned by Leicestershire police in the early hours of Wednesday morning after they were called to a disturbance at... Read More

Ahmed Musa, assault, football, legal action, Leicester City, Nigerian forward, sports, Tony Harris

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, the football governing body announced Thursday. The Bureau of the FIFA Council – comprising of the FIFA President and the presidents of each of the six confederations – convened at FIFA headquarters in Zurich and... Read More

2026 World Cup, africa, fifa, football, sports

“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, who died in Lagos after a protracted illness. Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, NFF General Secretary, said, “We are in terrible shock. ‘Wonderboy’ Hamilton was a perfect gentleman in the real sense of the word, despite being... Read More

football, nff, Paul Hamilton, sports, super eagles

Who is Ahmad Ahmad? The man who just ended Hayatou’s 29-year reign as CAF President

It only took 29 long years after but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has witnessed the emergence of a new leader, Ahmad Ahmad. At a presidential election that held on Thursday in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, Ahmad Ahmad won 34 of the 54 votes cast leaving former president Issa Hayatou with 20 votes. But if... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

africa, Ahmad Ahmad, CAF President, federation, fifa, football, Issa Hayatou, Madagascar, sports

FIFA bans Mali from international football

by Dolapo Adelana World Football governing body FIFA has suspended Mali from international football due to government interference. FIFA took the decision on Friday after the West African country’s sports minister sacked the executive committee of its football federation. FIFA blamed the actions of sports minister Housseini Amion Guindo after he “decided to dissolve the... Read More

fifa, football, Government Interference, Housseini Amion Guindo, mali, sports

BREAKING: Ahmad Ahmad beats Hayatou to become CAF president

by Dolapo Adelana Ahmad Ahmad is the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, who is from Madagascar beat Cameroonian Issa Hayatou by 34 to 20 votes in the election which held on Thursday at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Before his defeat, Hayatou led CAF for... Read More

Ahmed Ahmed, caf, election, football, Issa Hayatou, sports

Arsenal release statement on Arsene Wenger’s future (READ)

by Dolapo Adelana Arsenal FC has released a statement concerning the future of its manager Arsene Wenger. Fans have been calling for Wenger’s sack for a long time, and this call heightened on Tuesday following the team’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Emirates in the round of 16 tie of the UEFA... Read More

Arsenal FC, arsene wenger, Club statement, football, Sir Chips Keswick, sports

Heavy rain destroys Akure stadium roof (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Heavy rain has destroyed some sections of the Akure township stadium, according to Sahara Reporters. Roofs of the stadium, which is home to Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars crashed due to the downpour. The casualty figure is however unknown.

Akure township stadium, football, Heavy rain, photos, sports, Sunshine Stars

We are ready to take over Surulere National Stadium – Ambode

by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform the facility from its present deplorable condition to a world class sporting centre. Speaking after embarking on an extensive inspection tour of the facilities in... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, Amaju Pinnick, football, lagos state, National Stadium Surulere, nff, solomon dalung, sports

Victor Moses signs new 4-year contract with Chelsea FC

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian international Victor Moses has signed a new contract with English Football Club, Chelsea. The 26-year-old has established himself as a regular in the side this season, playing an integral role in its pursuit of silverware under manager, Antonio Conte. Upon signing the two-year extension to his deal, which will now run... Read More

Antonio Conte, Chelsea FC, contract extension, football, Michael Enemalo, sports, Victor Moses

February 23, 2017

I am staying at Manchester United – Wayne Rooney

by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has addressed speculation about his future. There have been speculations that Rooney will be leaving the English giants for China. In a statement on Thursday, the club record goal scorer said he would remain at United. “Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for... Read More

football, manchester united, sports, transfer, wayne rooney

#30Days30Voices

February 18, 2017

Eye on Ambode: Governor pays inspection visit to National Theatre, Lagos targets 3000 MW power generation by 2022, more

As we keep an eye on Lagos state’s Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, here are some of the activities that he got on to this week. On Wednesday, the governor received the report of the Embedded Power Technical Committee constituted by the State Government with representatives from the public and private sector, at Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Ambode... Read More

Featured, The Alausa Blog, Thinking Through

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February 16, 2017

Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia

by Dolapo Adelana Top Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has quit, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited has announced. The 41-year-old considered as one of the best referees in the world leaves English Football to take up a role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. Clattenburg, who took charge of the FA Cup final, Champions League final, and the... Read More

football, Mark Clattenburg, premier league, referee, sports

February 15, 2017

#UCL roundup: Bayern Munich destroy Arsenal 5-1 | Madrid defeat Napoli

German side Bayern Munich showed their class as they destroyed English side Arsenal 5-1 in the first leg tie of the Round of 16 UEFA Champions League. Bayern took the lead at the Allianz Arena through a Arjen Robben solo goal in the 11th minute. Alexis Sanchez equalised for The Gunners in the 30th minute from a... Read More

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February 12, 2017

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala joins Chinese club from Arsenal

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has joined Chinese club Dalian Quanjian. The African Women footballer of the Year, joined Quanjian from English side, Arsenal. Before joining Arsenal, Oshoala had played for another top British club, Liverpool. Oshoala is reportedly set to earn seven times her salary at Arsenal with her move to the Chinese Super League.... Read More

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February 6, 2017

Patriots win fifth Super Bowl title in historic comeback

The New England Patriots lifted the Super Bowl LI title early Monday morning at the NRG Stadium in Houston. The Patriots’ clinched the title in historic fashion beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28. The Falcons led 28-3 midway into the third quarter of the game. A costly fumble by Falcon’s quarterback Matt Ryan with 8:31 left in the... Read More

Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, sports, Super Bowl LI, Tom Brady

February 5, 2017

Cameroon wins African Cup of Nations

Cameroon has won the 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions beat North Africans, the Pharaohs of Egypt 2-1 in the final held at the Stade de l’Amitie, Libreville, Gabon. Cameroon won the title for the fifth time in a keenly contested game. Egypt broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute through Arsenal... Read More

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January 28, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Zimbabwean legislators want a refund from the football team for failing at AFCON

When you read about Zimbabwe on the news, you’d think the President, Robert Mugabe who recently announced he will run in the country’s presidential election in 2018 at age 94 and his wife who has declared herself President after her husband, are the only ones who are delusional or close to it. But the legislators... Read More

The Legislative Blog

AFCON, football team, Legislators, Robert Mugabe, sports, the warriors, Zimbabwe

January 26, 2017

“Lionel Messi is a rival because …” – Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward and World best player, Cristiano Ronaldo has said it is unfair to compare him with Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Ronaldo told reporters that players are not to be compared, while stating that they are both great players. He told a Chinese newspaper “For me, this fight doesn’t exist,” he said. “You can’t compare... Read More

barcelona, compare, Cristiano Ronlado, lionel messi, real madrid, sports

January 23, 2017

Opinion: A closer look at Dalung’s 2017 budget for the Nigerian youth

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Budget presentation by the Executive arm of government before the Parliament has become an annual ritual in Nigeria. On the day set aside for this auspicious occasion, the President addresses the joint sitting of both chambers of the National Assembly, and is expected to explain the performance of the budget... Read More

Buget allocation, nigeria, opinion, president buhari, solomon dalung, sports

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