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Ticket for Messi, Ronaldo clash sold for $2.6m

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

A football fan has shelled out $2.6 million for a VIP ticket to watch Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia, ESPN reports. The exhibition match will be played at King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday. It will feature Paris Saint-Germain and Messi facing a selected XI...

Wrestling Star Jay Briscoe Is Dead

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2023January 18, 20230

American professional wrestling star, Jamin Pugh popularly known as Jay Briscoe, is dead. Briscoe, a professional wrestler with Ring of Honor, died aged 38. The Ring of Honor owner, Tony Khan, announced the news on Wednesday via his Twitter handle. He said, “Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to...

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles boss, Bosso drops 12 players over poor performance

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso has once again wielded the big stick on under performing players in the team’s camp. Bosso, reliably gathered, sent home 12 players on Monday for not living up to standard in training. The team resumed training in Abuja last week with 35 players. A...

Delta govt, Zenith Bank partner on schools soccer competition

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

The Commissioner for Basic Education in Delta, Mr Sunday Onoriode, says 616 schools will participate in the fourth edition of the Zenith Bank Delta Headmaster’s Cup Football Competition, in the state. Onoriode said this on Monday at a news conference to herald the competition which would hold between Jan. 20 and...

Heat halts play at Australian Open

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2023January 17, 20230

Scorching heat halted outdoor matches and sent fans scurrying for shade at the Australian Open on Tuesday as players were given an early test of their endurance on a sweltering day two at Melbourne Park. Organisers invoked their Extreme Heat Policy about three hours into the day session as temperatures...

Rivers United want to retain title – Eguma bullish after win vs Lobi Stars

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma is upbeat his side can successfully defend their Nigeria Premier Football League title. The Port Harcourt Dwellers claimed the NPFL title for the first time last season. Eguma’s side started the defence of their title with a scrappy 2-1 win against former champions, Lobi...

Man Utd confirms Weghorst’s shirt number ahead of Crystal Palace clash

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Wout Weghorst will wear the no.27 shirt at Manchester United, the club has confirmed. The Dutch striker has been handed the shirt previously worn by Marouane Fellaini between 2013 and 2019. It was recently worn by Alex Telles, who is currently on loan at Sevilla. Weghorst has always worn the...

NPFL Recap: Four away wins on matchday one as favourites struggle

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2023January 16, 20230

Matchday one in the Nigeria Premier Football League produced a number of interesting results with two away wins in Group A and Group B. Eight-time champions, Enyimba put up a dominant display in the 2-1 win against Nasarawa United at the New Jos Stadium. Newcomers Bendel Insurance also stunned former...

Ajagba Outboxes Shaw For Unanimous Decision Win

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2023January 15, 20230

Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba, has claimed a win against formerly unbeaten Stephan Shaw in the early hours of Sunday morning faring better than the last time he fought a boxer-puncher. Ajagba won the contest against previously undefeated Shaw by unanimous decision. Nigeria’s Ajagba was the aggressor for almost all 10...

CSED Trains Additional 35 Netball Coaches In Bayelsa

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2023January 15, 20230

By Eric Ojo Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED), a frontline Non-Government Organisation (NGO), has trained additional 35 netball coaches in Bayelsa State. CSED uses sports as a tool for promoting literacy and the social well-being of Nigerian children and young people, especially the girl child and vulnerable youth. The...