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Record consumed Taylor but still belongs to Edwards
Four years ago, Jonathan Edwards’ triple jump world record seemed sure to go. American Christian Taylor had just come within eight centimetres of the Briton’s 1995 mark of 18.29 metres.
But the record has yet to fall and seldom is…
Ilorin football fans hail Mikel as Nigeria’s “Super Hero”
Football enthusiasts in Ilorin on Friday described Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, as Nigeria’s “Super Hero”, following his decision to retire from national team duties.
The fans told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin…
Man Utd’s Lukaku still not fit to face suitors Inter Milan
Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku is not fit enough to face Inter Milan in Singapore on Saturday, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, with rumours swirling the striker may soon join the Italian side.
Speaking to media on Friday ahead of…
Struggling Tiger Woods says “Father Time” catching up with him
Tiger Woods fans were hoping his Masters win in April marked a return to the days when he was a consistent threat at every major championship.
But then, Thursday’s opening round of the British Open was a reality check.
The 15-times…
Ladipo inaugurates Egypt chapter of Supporters Club
From George Aluo, Cairo
Super Eagles may not be part of today's AFCON final, but Nigeria remains the toast of soccer fans here in Egypt, even as President General of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr Rauf Ladipo inaugurates Egypt's…
Pinnick’s tenure as CAF 1st Vice President expires
From George Aluo, Cairo
The term of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick as the 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football along with that of the 2nd and 3rd Vice Presidents expired…
JUST IN: CAF removes Amaju Pinnick as 1st Vice President
President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has been removed as 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after a meeting of the Executive Committee of the continental body.
This was…
Kenyan marathoner Biwott banned for 8 years
Kenyan marathoner Salome Jerono Biwott has been banned for eight years after being found guilty of committing a second doping violation, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday in another blow to Kenya’s sporting reputation.…
JUST IN: Mikel Obi quits Super Eagles
Super Eagles captain to the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, John Obi Mikel, has announced his retirement from the national team.
Mikel made the announcement via his Instagram page ,on Thursday.
Mikel, a Chelsea legend, featured…
Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules
Former Liverpool striker, Daniel Sturridge has been fined 75,000 pounds and banned for six weeks, four of which are suspended, for breaching betting regulations, the Football Association said on Thursday.
The FA said the 29-year-old had…