African stars who previously played for the Olympians were welcomed to the Stade Velodrome on Sunday Former Nigeria defender Taiye Taiwo, former Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia and Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi were among the African legends present for Sunday’s Ligue 1 game as Marseille cruised to 3-1 victory over Bordeaux. The continent’s stars were in attendance to help the club launch a programme “OM Africa” […]
Anthony Joshua has insisted that he ‘definitely’ wants to face Deontay Wilder in an undisputed heavyweight title fight. The Brit defeated Andy Ruiz Jr to regain his three belts in a masterclass performance on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia and is now back targeting the one remaining crown. Michael Benson@MichaelBensonn Anthony Joshua insists he “definitely” wants […]
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said that the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would be the ‘perfect’ venue for the heavyweight champion’s next fight Anthony Joshua is set for a London homecoming to start his second reign as world heavyweight champion, with his next fight likely to take place at the recently-built Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. […]
Russia has been handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). It means the Russia flag and anthem will not be allowed at events such as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics and football’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But athletes who can prove they are untainted by […]
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has appointed Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammad Sanusi II, to chair Kano State Council of Chiefs. The appointment takes effect Monday, December 9. A statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, said the appointment was in line with the provisions of Sections 4 (2) (g) and Section […]
