Category: Sports
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Joshua to Face Dubois for IBF Title
By Miracle Ogunde Anthony Joshua is expected to fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight belt, with Oleksandr Usyk confirming he was vacating the world title. Usyk became the undisputed champion with the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles after defeating Tyson Fury on points. He has now announced he will relinquish his IBF belt…
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FOOTBALL UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde -Kylian Mbappé equals Just Fontaine (13) for the most goals scored with France in major tournaments (World Cup + EURO) and is now second only to Michel Platini (14). -European players with most goals at major tournaments (EURO + World Cup) since 2018:13 – Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷13 – Harry Kane 🏴10…
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Napoli lower Osimhen asking price
According to Calcio Mercato, Napoli still haven’t received any offers for Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, and are now willing to listen to proposals in the region of around £85m instead of the initial £100m release clause as they look to cash in on the striker this summer. Other reports in Italy state that the Serie…
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SPORT UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde EURO 2024 UPDATES -At 38 years and 216 days, Jesús Navas will become the oldest player to play for Spain in a major international tournament (World Cup + EURO), surpassing the previous record of Santiago Cañizares against Saudi Arabia in Germany 2006 (36 years and 248 days). -Barnabás Varga had a…
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Euro 2024: Two teams eliminated, 4 Qualified for Round of 16
By Miracle Ogunde Poland have already been confirmed to exit the o going EURO 2024 tournament. This follows the 0-0 draw between France and the Netherlands on Friday night. This is followed by Scotland who become the second team to be eliminated from Euro 2024. The Tartan Army lost 1-0 to Hungary in their final…
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SPORT UPDATESCompiled by Miracle Ogunde
EURO 2024 -The Portuguese Football Federation has asked UEFA to increase security around the pitches at EURO 2024. This is due to 6 fans invading the field trying to get a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday. -Spain risk violating German law due to Lamine Yamal’s participation in matches. German regulations prohibit U18s from working past…
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FULL LIST: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup draw
The world football governing body, FIFA has unveiled the groups for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 to be played in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This is the first time the Dominican Republic will host a FIFA tournament, set to take place from October 16 to November 3, 2024. According to a release…
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EURO 2024: SPORT UPDATES
By Miracle Ogunde -Portugal equal their best ever win in the group stages of the European Championships and book their place in the knockout rounds. -Manchester United (3) have more goalscorers at Euro 2024 than Liverpool (1), Man City (1) and Arsenal (1) so far. -As well as being the highest goalscorer in UEFA European…
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EURO 2024: 3 teams seal qualification to Round of 16
At least three teams have qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Euro 2024. Portugal became the latest team to book their spot after they hammered Turkey 3-0 on Saturday. A 21st-minute goal from Bernardo Silva was followed seven minutes later by an unfortunate Samet Akaydin’s own goal. Cristiano Ronaldo then set up…
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Singer Tems disclosed plans to start a women’s football team
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has revealed her ambition to establish a women’s football team. The renowned artiste discussed her passion for sports and her vision for women’s football during a recent appearance on a podcast. “I love sports. I love sports, but if I could play football, I would. I’m like a football fan,”…