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-Seeks Partnership With Information Counterpart For Improved Media Coverage ABUJA The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Thursday declared that the development of Sports in Nigeria is a national emergency, which requires colla

Raheem 'Badoo' Animashaun, a 16-year-old boxing sensation, produced a thrilling performance to emerge as the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 31, which took place on Wednesday, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Badoo reco

With their South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in remaining on the bench, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have dropped their opening leg of the semifinals at the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. Niclas Fullkrugs 36th-minute goal was the differ

Bayern Munich have reportedly enquired about the availability of Virgil van Dijk, while the Liverpool captain has received a 'fantastic offer' from elsewhere. A huge summer of change at Anfield could see more than just Jurgen Klopp walk out the door.

Nigerian football prodigy, Kenneth Ikugar, has disclosed that his ultimate aim as a young footballer is to get better in the game and enjoy himself on the field of play. Kenneths spectacular performances for his new club has generated interest from s

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has admitted he's not ruling out sending Vitor Roque out on loan next season. The surprise decision has got the rumor mill all excited, with four La Liga clubs said to be keen on the Brazilian, according to Diario Spo

Aston Villa centre back Clement Lenglet could be the latest big name player to move to Saudi Arabia as the Pro League continues to attract big names from European football. The Barcelona defender, who spent the entirety of last season on loan at Tott

Everton may be forced to offload Jordan Pickford and Chelsea are keeping close tabs on the situation ahead of the summer transfer window, with Mauricio Pochettino's side in the market for a new goalkeeper. The Toffees' proposed takeover by 777 Partne

PORT HARCOURT Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has applauded the appointment of Rivers-born ex-international and ace winger, Finidi George as the Head Coach of the National Football Team, the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NF