Oldest US Medal Of Honor Holder Dies; Braved Heavy Fire In WWII
Charles Coolidge, who was awarded the US Medal of Honor for leading an outmanned platoon against German troops and tanks in eastern France in 1944, died earlier this week at 99, according to the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Coolidge, the oldest-living recipient of the highest US war honor, died “peacefully” in Chattanooga, Tennessee, […]
NSF 2020: Edo, Bayelsa Team Win Gold In Cycling
Edo and Bayelsa states have shared the gold medals available in the Team Time Trials event in cycling at the ongoing National Sports Festival decided at Irhirhi road in the outskirts of Benin City. The Edo women’s quartet team led by Tombrapa Grikpa finished the 10km race in a time of 12mins, 02.14secs to win […]
Despite Shutdown Threat, FG Says Sports Festival Will Proceed As Planned
The Federal Government on Thursday said the 20th National Sports Festival currently ongoing in Edo State will proceed as planned despite shutdown threats by the Local Organising Committee. The LOC on Wednesday had said the Federal Government was yet to redeem its pledge to support the host state financially for the cost of postponements, which […]
Man City Lose £126m in 2020 Due to Pandemic
Manchester City have revealed the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club by reporting a net loss of £126 million for the 2019-20 season — a year after reporting a profit of £10.1 million. The Premier League leaders, who remain in contention to achieve an unprecedented quadruple of all three domestic trophies and […]
NPFL 21: Kwara Utd Extend Unbeaten Home Record, Dakkada FC Win In Uyo
Kwara United striker, Michael Ohanu scored his 7th goal of the season on matchday 19 of the Nigeria Professional Football League as the Harmony Boys cruised to a 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United in Ilorin. The matchday 19 encounter against the Solid Miners didn’t produce any goal in the first half but both teams showed […]
New Nigeria Beach Soccer League Kicks-Off In Lagos
The Elegushi Beach in Nigeria’s commercial city, Lagos is bubbling with the commencement of the new Nigeria Beach Soccer League. The League, which is the baby project of the Nigeria Football Federation, is also supported by Beach Soccer Worldwide, and Africa Beach Soccer Union. Member of world football governing body, FIFA’s Council, Executive Committee Member […]
Serie A: Juventus Drop Points as Ronaldo Secures Torino Draw
Juventus needed a 79th-minute equaliser from Cristiano Ronaldo to rescue a 2-2 draw in the Turin derby against relegation battling Torino on Saturday, leaving the champions’ Serie A title defence in tatters. The pressure was on Andrea Pirlo’s side to produce a convincing performance after suffering a 1-0 loss to lowly Benevento before the international […]
Liverpool Leap To Fifth Place With Comfortable Win At Arsenal
Liverpool climbed to fifth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Arsenal on Saturday. Diogo Jota scored twice and Mohamed Salah added another to hand Jurgen Klopp’s men a deserved three points over the underwhelming hosts. Liverpool dominated possession and space for the majority of the first hour and Jota made that […]
Iheanacho Signs Contract Extension Deal With Leicester
In-form Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new contract with Leicester that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2024. Iheanacho has scored nine times in his last nine appearances in all competitions as Leicester cemented their grip on third place in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup semi-finals. The […]
Haaland’s Agent Raiola Meets With Barcelona, Real Madrid
Erling Braut Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola has met with Barcelona and Real Madrid about a move for the Borussia Dortmund striker, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says. Haaland’s dad, Alf Inge, joined Raiola in talks with Barca president Joan Laporta and Real’s Florentino Perez. The pair were filmed arriving in Barcelona in what Balague said […]
