English FA Cup holders Arsenal exited the 2020/2021 competition on Saturday after a 1-0 fourth round defeat at Southampton. Brazilian defender Gabriel conceded an own goal in the 24th minute, after a shot from Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters deflected into the…
Veteran Spanish coach Rafael Benitez has parted company with Chinese Super League club Dalian Pro citing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on his family life. “Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, COVID-19 has changed our lives…
Superbowl LV will be watched by 22,000 fans in Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium, American football’s National Football League (NFL) said on Friday. The figure of fans includes 7,500 coronavirus vaccinated health care workers who will attend for free. The…
Lagos-based MFM FC will look to compound the woes of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) strugglers, Abia Warriors, when both team square up in Okigwe Township Stadium, Abia on Sunday. MFM, a.ka. “Olukoya Boys’’ are scheduled to travel to…
Some sports journalists in Lagos have joined other sports in enthusiasts in the country to mourn Joe Erico, a former Green Eagles goalkeeper who died on Thursday after a brief illness. Reacting to his death in an interview with newsmen,…
Rangers International FC of Enugu has assured its supporters of getting three maximum points in their home match against the visiting Lobi Stars of Makurdi on Sunday. Tope Olusesi, Captain of the team gave the assurance in Enugu. Reports state…
Port Harcourt-based business mogul Felix Obuah has promised Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United FC, N1 million to defeat South Africa’s Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday when they meet. Reports state that the encounter between the teams is…
A cross-section of Nigeria’s ex-internationals on Thursday mourned the demise of Joe Erico, a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, describing him as a mentor who lived a life worthy of emulation by up and coming starlets. Reports said that the 72-year-old…
Tennis umpire Carlos Bernardes has been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack while in quarantine in Melbourne ahead of next month’s Australian Open, local media reported on Thursday. Both Tennis Australia and the ATP did not immediately respond to a…
There is “no Plan B” for the Tokyo Games, says International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, who reaffirmed his commitment to holding the showpiece event this year in an interview with Kyodo News on Thursday. After the Games were postponed…
