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CALIFORNIA: Hakan Sukur, who scored what is still the fastest ever World Cup goal, just 11 seconds after kick-off against South Korea in 2002 has ended up driving taxis and selling books for a living in the US, in exile from his home country. Sukur is also Turkey’s greatest ever …

ABUJA: The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare is determined to take steps and measures to improve sports particularly football in the country. This is sequel to recent defeats suffered by Nigerian football teams in various competitions across the football world. Both the Flying Eagles and the Golden …

ABUJA: Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has said that billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is set to renovate the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Dare made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday November 7, 2019, saying that the renovation works will begin in two weeks time. His words: …

The Barcelona striker, Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award on Monday September 23, 2019 for a record of sixth time, while Megan Rapinoe won her first at a lavish ceremony at Milan’s iconic Teatro all Scala on Monday September 23, 2019. Messi, the Argentina …

By Dolapo Jinad Third edition of the annual classic charity golf tournament of “Different Strokes Kitty Group” a golf group within Abeokuta Golf Club, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Justice Ademola Bakre (OON) kicks-off on Friday September 13, 2019 at Abeokuta Golf Club, Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State. …

Zenith Bank PLC., Nigeria’s major sponsor of women basketball, delighted the victorious women’s national team, D’Tigress with cash awards during a brief reception at its corporate headquarters in Lagos. In his address at the reception, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, expressed his excitement on the feat …

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Manchester United boss has praised Paul Pogba’s “strong character” after he was subjected to shocking racist abuse. According to a report by Sport NewsPogba, the France World Cup winner was racially abused on social media after missing a penalty in the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw with …

A former construction worker has been attracting global attention due to his striking resemblance to Cristiano Ronaldo. Biwar Abdullah, 25, left Iraq in May after became somewhat of a local celebrity due to his likeness to the Portuguese forward. The superfan, who came to England for a better life and …

Nigerian Female International football star, Asisat Oshoala recently hosted an house warming party for her parents in Lagos. The Barcelona FC and Super Falcons star bought the building and remodeled it into a beautiful mansion for her loving parents. The exclusive party was witnessed by close family and friends of …

An 8-year-old Stephanie Ogechukwu Onusiriuka has won Gold Medal at the African Gymnastics Championship held in Pretoria, South Africa.         Stephanie started gymnastics on her own when she was just two years old. Her parents discovered her talent and decided to help her achieve her chosen career.        In October …