The English Premiership was the highest spending league in Europe, with Italy’s Serie A, France’s Ligue 1, Spain’s La Liga, and Germany’s Bundesliga falling behind on the ranking compiled by Transfermarkt. Clubs in the English Premier League spent about €2.25 billion to purchase players during the just closed transfer window, …
Read More »Super Falcons beaten 4-0 by United States in friendly
Nigeria women’s senior football team, Super Falcons were thrashed 4-0 by United States of America in an international friendly on Saturday. It was the first of two friendly games lined up for both teams, and was played inside the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. The Nigerian ladies were outclassed …
Read More »EPL: Iwobi helps Everton hold Liverpool in derby as Chelsea, Spurs clinch wins
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi was in action for Everton in their goalless draw with city rivals Liverpool at the Goodison Park on Saturday. The Premier League clash was eventful, with a goal by the Toffees ruled out for offside by VAR while Liverpool hit the post in stoppage time. …
Read More »Serena Williams advances to second round at US Open
American tennis superstar Serena Williams has made it into the second round of the ongoing US Open after beating Danka Kovinic in the first round on Tuesday morning. Williams, who could be playing her final tournament as a tennis star, won 6-3 6-3 against Montenegro’s Kovinic in a packed arena …
Read More »Flamingos coach invites 35 players for World Cup preparations
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 35 players to camp as the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos commence preparations for the 7th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup taking place in India this October. The team have been told to report at the Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja on Tuesday 30th …
Read More »D’Tigers lose to Cote d’Ivoire in second round of FIBA W’Cup qualifiers
Nigeria men’s basketball team, D’Tigers were beaten by Cote d’Ivoire in the starting game of the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was a poor start for Nigeria as the team lost 78 – 66 to their Ivorian counterparts in Group E late Friday. D’Tigers managed a …
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