Sport
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 04:52
Ronaldo joins Messi as five-time winner of FIFA player award
Cristiano Ronaldo has caught up with Lionel Messi to become a five-time winner of FIFA's best player award. The Real Madrid forward was crowned player of the year on Monday at the FIFA Best ceremony at the London Palladium theater attended by runner-up Messi and third-placed Neymar. A second successive honor for Ronaldo was expected after a season in which the Portuguese eclipsed his award counterparts in the trophy stakes. As well as Spanish league and Spanish Super Cup success, Ronaldo scored twice in the Champions League final against Juventus to win European soccer's elite competition for the third time…
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 04:50
3sc sack Technical Adviser Amoo
Management of Shooting Stars Football Club has relieved the Team’s Technical Adviser, Mr Fatai Amao, of his post. The management equally said that it is reviewing the status of all the remaining technical crew members, saying that decision will soon be made on them. In a statement issued in Ibadan by the club Media Officer, Mr Jubril Arowolo, on Monday, the management confirmed that Amao will not be leading the team in the professional league campaign next season, noting that the team will forever be grateful for the former Technical Adviser’s commitment and input to the team. Jubril explained that…
Friday, 20 October 2017 03:39
Super Eagles’ Ekong, Mikel meet Buhari in Turkey
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Mikel Agu met President Muhammadu Buhari and his Turkish counterpart Mr Recep Erdogan thursday when the Nigerian President visited Turkey. President Buhari is on a state visit to Turkey. Both Troost-Ekong and Mikel Agu feature for Bursaspor in Turkey and only this month helped Nigeria qualify for next year’s World Cup in Russia. There are several other Nigeria stars plying their trade in Turkey, following in the footsteps of the likes of all-time greats Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Uche Okechukwu and Daniel Amokachi. Thisday
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 04:02
For sale: Newcastle owner wants to sell Premier League club
English Premier League club Newcastle is up for sale. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's company, St. James Holdings, released a statement Monday saying the decision was taken "to give the club the best possible opportunity of securing the positioning and investment necessary to take it to the next level." The 53-year-old Ashley bought Newcastle in 2007, clearing existing debts and securing the club's financial future at a troubling time. The club has been relegated twice in the intervening decade and there has been frequent discord with the fans. The statement said Newcastle has made a public announcement due to growing "press…
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 04:00
Tiger cleared by doctors to return to golf
Tiger Woods has been cleared to resume full golf activity with no restrictions by the doctor that performed back surgery on the 14-time major champion in April, ESPN reported on Monday. The 41-year-old American has only played six competitive rounds in the past two years while trying to recover from multiple back surgeries."He got a nice report and is allowed to proceed," Woods' agent Mark Steinberg said in the report. "He can do as much as he needs to do. Tiger is going to take this very, very slowly. This is good, but he plans to do it the right…
Monday, 16 October 2017 04:09
Sharapova wins first WTA title since return from ban
Maria Sharapova won her first WTA title in more than two years at the Tianjin Open on Sunday, showing plenty of grit and determination as she came from behind in each set to beat Belarusian teenager Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6(8). The former world number one, who returned to the tour in April following a 15-month doping ban, started the stronger, breaking Sabalenka in her opening service game, but struggled on serve and soon found herself trailing 4-1 in the first set. The Russian managed to hold serve for the first time in the match at 4-2 and clung on grimly…
Monday, 16 October 2017 04:08
Federer brushes aside Nadal to win Shanghai Masters
Roger Federer brushed aside world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday and register his fourth victory of the year over his Spanish rival. The Swiss world number two beat Nadal in the finals of the Australian Open and Miami Masters and in the last 16 at Indian Wells earlier this year, and never looked like losing to his long-time rival in Shanghai, firing 10 aces as he cruised to victory. Federer, the only man who can still stop Nadal ending the year as number one, took an hour and 12 minutes to claim…
Sunday, 15 October 2017 04:04
Man City dazzle after Liverpool-United bore draw
Manchester City opened up a two-point lead over their neighbours Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday thanks to another display of scintillating brilliance in a 7-2 thrashing of Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium. After the earlier high noon showdown between Liverpool and a United side lacking in any great ambition ended in goalless stalemate at Anfield, City cashed in with a third straight league match at the Etihad in which they have struck at least five goals. Pep Guardiola's men became the first team to net 29 goals in their first eight league games…
Sunday, 15 October 2017 04:02
Zaha gives Palace first victory as Chelsea lose again
Crystal Palace ended the worst-ever start to a Premier League season and condemned champions Chelsea to their second successive defeat with a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Palace had made unwanted history by losing their opening league games without scoring a goal but produced a much-improved performance as manager Roy Hodgson claimed his first win since replacing Frank de Boer last month. Chelsea have now lost three of their first eight league games and fallen nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City. A scrappy Cesar Azpilicueta own-goal handed Palace the lead in the 11th minute, but Chelsea levelled…
Friday, 13 October 2017 03:20
3.5m ticket requests for FIFA World Cup
FIFA said 3.5million requests have been made for tickets for its flagship World Cup tournament in Russia next year, as it dropped the curtains on the first sales period. The football governing body said ticket requests have been high since 14 September, with most of the applications coming from Russia. International demand accounts for more than 30 per cent, it said in a report on its website www.fifa.com.German, Brazilian, Argentinian, Mexican, US, Colombian, Egyptian, Chinese, and Polish fans all rank in the top 10, while around 150,000 tickets have been requested for the Opening Match and more than 300,000 for…
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Monday, 09 October 2017 03:34
Egypt claim Africa’s second World Cup ticket, Ghana out
Egypt national football team have emerged as second African country to qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup. An injury-time penalty from Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah ensured Egypt’s qualification as they beat Congo 2-1 on Sunday to move into an unassailable position at the top of their group with one match still to complete. The Pharaohs, who have not reached the World Cup finals since 1990, needed victory in Alexandria to guarantee their place next summer after Uganda and Ghana drew on Saturday. They looked on course when Salah put Héctor Cúper’s side ahead just after the hour, only for Arnold Bouka…
Sunday, 08 October 2017 04:01
Buhari congratulates victorious Super Eagles
PRESS RELEASE President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Super Eagles on their victory Saturday over the Chipolopolo of Zambia at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The President, who described the hard-earned victory as “very sweet, soothing and a 57th Independence Anniversary gift to the nation,” applauded the team for the feat of making Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament, with a match left to play. As he joined millions of football-loving Nigerians in rejoicing with the players and their coaching crew, Mr Buhari called on all Nigerians to apply the…
Sunday, 08 October 2017 04:00
Nigeria vs Zambia match: Five feared dead in Uyo Stadium
Five people were feared dead while scores sustained serious injuries on Saturday following a stampede at the entrance of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. The incident occurred while football enthusiasts tried to enter the stadium. The fans, who were at the stadium to watch a match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chipolopo of Zambia were allegedly beaten by soldiers at the gates of the stadium with heavy sticks. The stampede occured as the crowd tried to avoid the soldiers’ sticks. The bloodstains were around the gate of the stadium. Policemen and personnel of Federal…
Saturday, 07 October 2017 04:23
Fashola to represent Buhari at Nigeria, Zambia match
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo. Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, made the disclosure in a statement by Ademola Olajire, its spokesman, saying it learnt on Friday morning that Fashola would fly into Akwa Ibom on Saturday. He noted that Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State, frequently hosted the grand finale of the Federation Cup (now AITEO Cup) competition and was a notable football enthusiast. NFF spokesman said that top officials had also confirmed that President of the…