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AFCON: Aboubakar scores again as Cameroon draw Cape Verde 1-1
Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored his fifth goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as his already qualified side were joined by Burkina Faso on Monday in the second round.
The Saudi Arabia-based forward, who turns 30 on…
Just In: Nigeria defeat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON opener, dent Pharaoh’s record
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their first group match at the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon.
Super Eagles were dominant and impressive throughout the game.…
Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open warm-up
Naomi Osaka pulled out of a warm-up tournament for the Australian Open Saturday, saying her “body got a shock” after playing her first matches for four months, opening the Melbourne Summer Set title door to Simona Halep.
Osaka,…
2021 AFCON: Champions To Pocket N2.8bn As CAF Announces New Prize Money
Champions of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will return home with prize money of five million U.S. dollars (about N2.8 billion).
The winners’ prize money was increased from 4.5 million dollars, representing an increase of…
Sergio Aguero retires from football over health concerns
Following what he described as heart-related medical issues, ace footballer, Sergio Aguero has called it quits with his playing career.
Aguero said he was doing that based on his doctor's advice.
The former Atletico Madrid,…
Oscar Pistorius set for parole after serving six years out of 12 in jail
Disgraced South African Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius, is eligible for release on parole after serving half his sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The Paralympic gold medallist may now meet her parents in South…
BREAKING: INEC Declares Anambra Governorship Election Inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Anambra Governorship Election inconclusive.
Professor Florence Obi, the returning officer of the election, made the declaration at INEC head office in Awka,…
Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Oborududu makes history, wins Nigeria’s first silver
Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborududu has won the first silver medal for Nigeria in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Earlier, long jumper Ese Brume won the first bronze for Nigeria.
Oborududu lost 4-1 to her opponent USA’s Tamyra…
No official bid received from Chelsea for Haaland – Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund has denied reports that an offer was received from Chelsea for striker Erling Haaland.
There has been informal talks between both clubs where an offer was made in respect of a switch to London, however, Chelsea…
EURO 2020: ‘It’s going to be very tough against Italy’ ― Harry Kane
Harry Kane says for once it went England’s way after scoring the winner in extra time to book their place at the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
England won 2-1 over Denmark with Kane scoring a 104th-minute winner, firing home the…