Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions League, Rivers United and Plateau United have both advanced to the next round after victories in the preliminary stages. Rivers United went through to the next round despite going down to a 1-0 defeat against Liberia’s Watanga FC in the second round of their …
Read More »Waldrum invites 22 Super Falcons players for Japan friendly
22 Super Falcons players have been selected by Randy Waldrum for the team’s international exhibition game versus Japan in Kobe billed for month. The team is dominated by the usual suspects, but four of the U20 ladies who advanced to the round of eight at the FIFA U20 Women’s World …
Read More »Son hat-trick helps Spurs thrash Leicester with Ndidi, Iheanacho in action
Super Eagles duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were in action for Leicester City in their disappointing defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Ndidi played up till the 85th minute while Iheanacho was introduced in the 74th minute with the hope of saving his side. The Premier League clash on Saturday …
Read More »Nigeria beat Egypt to retain African U-19 volleyball title
Nigeria’s U-19 national volleyball team have retained the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The Nigerian boys defeated Egypt 3-0 on Sunday night to retain the championship held in Morocco. For reaching the final of the continental competition, Nigeria and Egypt have now qualified for the 2023 U-19 Volleyball World …
Read More »Nadal says ‘sad day’ for sports as Federer announces retirement from tennis
Rafael Nadal has expressed emotions following the announcement of retirement by his rival, Roger Federer. Federer who is one of the greatest tennis players of all time announced on Thursday that he would retire from top-level tennis this month. Federer said he would call it quits after the Laver Cup …
Read More »Europa League: Ronaldo scores as Man Utd win in Tiraspol
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever Europa League goal as he helped Manchester United seal a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol on matchday two. The victory was United’s first win of the Europa League season, after they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in the first game against Real Sociedad at Old …
Read More »Serena welcomes ‘inspiring’ Federer to ‘retirement club’
American tennis great, Serena Williams, has hailed Roger Federer as an inspiration following the latter’s announcement to retire from the sport. Ripples Nigeria earlier reported that the Swiss great plans to call it quits after Laver Cup billed to hold in London later this month. “My body’s message to me …
Read More »Rivers Utd, Plateau Utd make good start to CAFCL campaign, Kwara Utd win in CAFCC
Rivers United started their CAF Champions League campaign on a bright note while Nigeria’s other representatives Plateau United were held to draw on Sunday. Rivers, Nigerian champions, beat Watanga FC of Liberia 3-0 in the first leg of their preliminary round tie at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. All …
Read More »Joshua accepts Fury’s terms for December heavyweight fight
British boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are both set for a showdown this December as the former has reportedly agreed to the latter’s terms for the fight. Joshua, who would be fighting to take Fury’s WBC heavyweight belt, has accepted Fury’s terms for the all-British fight billed to take …
Read More »Premier League, others postpone weekend games over demise of Queen Elizabeth II
The English Premier League, the Scottish Premiership and all other football leagues in the UK have called off this weekend’s fixtures. This is coming after the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday evening in the UK. Ripples Nigeria earlier reported how consultations were made by the …
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