Ons Jabeur has expressed her disappointment after falling to a surprise defeat to Marketa Vondrousova im the women’s final of Wimbledon. Sixth sees Jabeur, 28, could have won her first major but 24-year-old Vondrousova, ranked 42nd in the world, emerged winner instead in the weekend’s game. The 2022 runner-up said, …
Read More »Rio de Janeiro govt names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr
The Rio de Janeiro government in Brazil has named an anti-racism law in honour of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. The ‘Vini Jr law’, approved by the Rio government, will see sporting events stopped or suspended in the event of racist conduct. Ripples Nigeria recalls that 22-year-old Vinicius was racially …
Read More »Osimhen double helps Super Eagles beat S’Leone to qualify for AFCON
The Super Eagles have secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after they defeated Sierra Leone in the matchday 5 of the qualifying series. Victory Osimhen was in full action and scored two goals as the Eagles edged Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for next year’s tournament. …
Read More »Montreal Olympics boycott, my most shattering experience — Odegbami
Forty-seven years after Nigeria boycotted the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and evacuated its athletes from the event, a member of Team Nigeria to the Games, Segun Odegbami, says “it was the most shattering experience of our lives,” The PUNCH reports. Twenty-nine countries — mostly African and including Nigeria — boycotted …
Read More »Mbappe must sign new contract to stay at PSG — Club president
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi on Wednesday insisted superstar forward Kylian Mbappe “must sign a new contract” if he wants to remain at the club next season. “The position is very clear. If Kylian wants to stay, he must sign a new contract. We can’t let the best player in …
Read More »Bendel Insurance defeat Rangers to emerge winners of Federation Cup
Bendel Insurance defeated Enugu Rangers 1-0 on Thursday evening to win the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup. Imade Osehenkhoe scored from the spot, the only goal of the game, to hand Bendel their first major title in 43 years. The Benin Arsenals were awarded a penalty late in the first half …
Read More »United boost as Osimhen price slashed to €120m
The coast looks clear for Manchester United to sign their dream striker Victor Osimhen as reports say Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis lowered his price tag from €150m to €120m, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of a new striker for next …
Read More »Sweden declares sex as sport, to host competition
Sweden has officially declared sex as a sport and is also set to host its first-ever sex competition. The participants will engage in sex sessions which can go up to six hours daily. A panel of judges will decide the winners of the sex competition while the audience will also influence the …
Read More »Eaglets fail to qualify for W’Cup as Burkina Faso win AFCON Q’final clash
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria failed to seal qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup after they were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Eaglets were beaten 2-1 by Burkina Faso in a quarter-final clash in Algiers on Thursday night. The result means the Eaglets will …
Read More »Messi reportedly accepts ‘huge deal’ to join Saudi club | Read Free
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a “huge” deal, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday. “Messi is a done deal. He will play in Saudi Arabia next season,” said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity and without naming …
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