Eze Brume and Tobi Amusan, two of Nigeria’s top track and field athletes, became the first to qualify for the World Indoor Championships in March 2023. The world’s top athletes will compete indoors in Glasgow, Scotland from March 1st to 3rd as part of a three-day event that aims to jumpstart their Olympic training […]
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Portuguese football manager, Jose Mourinho has found himself facing the termination of his contract for the sixth time in his illustrious career, this time at Serie A outfit AS Roma. Mourinho was sacked by the Serie A giants on Tuesday morning after yet another defeat – the Giallorossi this time losing 3-1 to AC […]
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Nigerian youngster Favour Ashe, is back and better than ever this season, having set a world record in 2024. At the Harvey Glance Tide & Tigers Dual Meet in Birmingham, Alabama, Ashe dominated the 60-meter event, clocking in a ridiculously fast 6.53 seconds to triumph against Jekovan Rhetta in 6.66 seconds and Makanaishe Charamba […]
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The anticipation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is reaching its peak as the continent’s football powerhouses gear up for the prestigious tournament, which kicks off on January 13. After rescheduling the tournament from last January, Africa’s top teams are preparing to compete for continental success in what promises to be a fascinating month […]
In contemporary football docu-series, a captivating trend has emerged—providing fans with untold stories and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Netflix’s “Captains of the World,” a limited series chronicling the FIFA 2022 World Cup, stands at the forefront of this movement. Produced in collaboration with Netflix, Fifa+, and Fulwell 73, the six-episode series centers its narrative round revered national […]
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French esports organization Gentle Mates has entered the world of Rocket League through a strategic partnership with the automotive and motorsports brand Alpine. Alpine is set to become a ‘major partner’ for Gentle Mates’ new team during the upcoming 2024 season. While Alpine is renowned for its presence in sports cars, it has also […]
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Nigerian wrestler Oba Femi has emerged winner of the WWE NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament. Femi’s brute force was no match for the athletic Chase U recruit Riley Osbourne. Osbourne did his best to outmaneuver the massive wrestler, but Femi drilled him into the canvas with a Powerbomb. Femi is the first Men’s Breakout Tournament […]
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Black women in sports are being celebrated in the January/February issue of the prestigious Essence magazine, and it features five-time world 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Considered one of the best track and field athletes of all time, Fraser-Pryce will be competing in her sixth Olympics if she makes the Jamaican squad that travels to […]
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The highest-paid female athletes for 2023 have been recalculated by Forbes, which has overturned a prior Sportico report that had Coco Gauff at the top. Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked professional female tennis player in the world, has moved up to the top spot in Forbes’ latest rating, while Coco Gauff has dropped to third. […]
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In football, power couples not only win over fans’ hearts but also control the game’s finances. David and Victoria Beckham are the highest-paid football couple in 2023, according to new research from Gambling Zone. They earn more than other well-known couples like Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez. […]
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The anticipation for the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is building, with the release of the 40-man roster by Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro and the Nigeria Football Federation. While the list includes familiar names like Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Francis Uzoho, there are notable exclusions […]
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2023 has been a banner year for Nigerian athletes across various disciplines, with stories of triumph and resilience gracing the headlines. From the football pitch to the basketball court, track and field, and boxing ring, Nigerian stars have left their mark on the global stage. Victor Osimhen: The Napoli forward cemented his place […]
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