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Top European clubs including Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain and a few others, have openly rejected plans for a revamped European Super League. The controversial Super League had been fought against long before now, but it suddenly resurfaced after a top court ruling recently. The court ruled that banning clubs from joining a breakaway league was unlawful. The proposal for …

Samuel Chukwueze made his first start for seven-time European champions AC Milan as they were held to a goalless draw by a defensively solid Newcastle United on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League played at the San Siro Stadium on Tuesday evening.The Super Eagles forward was deployed as a right winger by Stefano Pioli in his 4-3-3 set-up.Chukwueze was …

Manchester United beat bitter rivals Liverpool 4-3 after extra-time, in a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday. United have now knocked out Liverpool for the 11th time in the FA Cup, more than any other club. It was a game Liverpool players would be kicking themselves as they missed numerous scoring chances to kill the game …

Rising American Tennis Star Banned for Missing Drug Tests – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The suspension, which has been backdated to July 2023, will keep Brooksby out of competition until January 2025.     This ruling comes as a result …

German goalkeeper Marc Andre Ter Stegen has hailed his club Barcelona following their hard fought 2-0 win over Cadiz on Sunday, August 20 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Barcelona endured a nervy 81 minutes of no goals despite numerous chances until Spanish youngster Pedri made it 1-0 in the 82nd minute. 23 year old Spanish forward Ferran Torres subsequently …

Samson Siasia Dismisses Super Eagles Return Rumors – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Siasia clarified that he did not apply for the role due to his ongoing FIFA suspension, which is set to be lifted in August 2024.   In 2019, FIFA imposed a lifetime ban on Siasia from all football activities due to match-fixing …

The three time African champion, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 40th position in the latest FIFA world ranking released by the world’s football governing body on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The Super Eagles had dropped one spot from 39th to 40th position in the previous ranking released on September 21 despite trashing São Tomé and Principe 6-0 …

Ibrahim Abdul, the President of the Weightlifting Federation of Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to be patient as the team continues to strive for more medals. Read Also: Zidora Africa @Play: Bostwana Journalist Anastacia Sibanda Shares Her Experience at the All-African Games in Accra, Ghana Despite securing sixteen gold medals at the ongoing African Games, Abdul expressed that the team fell …

Victor Boniface scored yet another goal for Bayer Leverkusen, contributing to the team’s resounding 4-0 triumph over Bochum on Wednesday. Despite starting on the bench, the 22-year-old striker, made a significant impact when he entered the field in the 67th minute.   Boniface replaced hat-trick hero, Patrik Schick and just two minutes later, he was on the score sheet for …

In alignment with the T.H.E.M.E.S + Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Sports Association (LSSA) welcomed the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports, Mr. Adebanji Atewogboye Skibanj, at their Year 2023 Retreat program. The event, held over two days starting on December 19, 2023, brought together chairmen from various sports in the state. Read Also: …