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The 32-year-old fighter showcased a potent combination of relentless forward movement, strong defensive skills, and clinical striking during the UFC 293 bout. Strickland emerged victorious with unanimous scorecards of 49-46.   The astonishing showdown began with Strickland making a bold statement in the very first round. He unleashed a perfectly executed right cross, sending Adesanya tumbling to the canvas and …

Doma United extended their unbeaten run to seven games following a 1-0 win against Niger Tornadoes at the Pantami Township Stadium on Saturday. Nelson Abiam scored the decisive goal late in the first half. Doma United top the standings with 21 points from 11 games. Holders Enyimba returned to winning ways edging out Sunshine Stars 1-0 in Aba. Chijioke Mbaoma …

The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Mr. Samuel Ocheho has congratulated Coach Yusuf Abdulkadir for bagging IHF B coaching license. Coach Abdulkadir, who is the coach of Ardova Handball Premier League, Plateau Peacocks and the assistant coach of Nigeria’s Senior Women Handball team, attained the feat after successfully undergoing and eventually passing the prestigious IHF coaching course …

Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has said he is in no rush to move to a European club. Nwabali was one of the revelations of the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where the Eagles finished as runners-up. He was only drafted into the squad just few weeks before the commencement of the tournament and handed …

Arsenal overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in a Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. With the victory, the Gunners extended their lead at the top of the table, sitting four points above second-placed Manchester City. Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard scored in the first half to keep Arsenal in control. Matheus Cunha only scored a consolation for the …

Nigerian football clubs Remo Stars, Enyimba, and Bendel Insurance are set to receive $50,000 each from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The financial support is for their participation in continental competitions this season,  despite their elimination from the tournaments. Enyimba and Remo Stars, represented Nigeria in. the CAF Champions League, while Bendel Insurance played in the CAF Confederations Cup …

Peseiro Admits South Africa was Toughest Game – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This revelation was disclosed by South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, who cited Peseiro’s acknowledgment that the Bafana Bafana posed a greater challenge to the Eagles than the Ivory Coast did. Nigeria defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties after the semi-final clash …

Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in the world in 2023, earning more than the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar during the past 12 months, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, who Forbes also ranks as the highest paid athlete of any sport, topped the list with expected total earnings of $260 million. The Portugal forward’s contract with Saudi Arabian …

Bayer Leverkusen have hailed their striker, Victor Boniface, following his debut for Nigeria in the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe in Super Eagles’ last Group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, Completesports.com reports. The Jose Peseiro-led team walloped Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 on Sunday, September 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. …

In a developing story, the Algeria Football Association is reportedly making significant moves to secure the services of José Peseiro, amidst uncertainty surrounding his future as the coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles. Reports circulating in the media suggest that the Algeria FA is prepared to offer Peseiro a staggering salary of approximately N150,000,000. Read Also: Emmanuel Amuneke Open To …