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The Ondo State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Bamidele Ologun, says the state government is ready to sell off Sunshine Stars Football Club.
Ondo govt opens to sell off Sunshine Stars FC Read More
World Cup hosts Qatar were criticised on Sunday because the stadium was half empty by the closing stages of the tournament opening match between Qatar and Ecuador.
Fans’ exodus during World Cup opening match in Qatar raises eyebrows Read More Enner Valencia’s two first-half goals led Ecuador to a dominant 2-0 victory over host Qatar on Sunday in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Valencia leads Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in World Cup opener Read More
Qatar’s Bedouin roots, embodied in a tent-shaped stadium, were on display on Sunday as the country’s emir opened the World Cup opening ceremony.
Qatar stage spectacular World Cup opening ceremony Read More
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has accused the Western countries of “hypocrisy” and slammed the criticism towards World Cup hosts Qatar during his opening speech ahead of the tournament on Saturday.
Infantino says criticism of Qatar “hypocritical” Read More
U.S men’s basketball team have been knocked off the top of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) world rankings for the first time in over 12 years, with Spain taking over.
U.S lose FIBA rankings’ top spot after 12 years, Spain take over Read More
In furtherance of its commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that the 61st edition of the FirstBank sponsored Lagos Amateur Golf Championship has been scheduled to tee-off at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Friday 18th, to Sunday 20th of November 2022.
FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship tees off Read More
World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports.
FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar Read More The Qatari authority says it will enforce an alcoholic beer ban at World Cup stadiums and surrounding areas during the FIFA world cup, football governing body FIFA said on Friday.
Qatar to enforce beer ban around World Cup stadiums Read More
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes grabbed a brace for Portugal as the former European champions whipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4-0 in an international friendly match on Thursday.
Fernandes grabs brace as Portugal pound poor Super Eagles 4-0 Read More