In-depth coverage and analyses on the world of sports, capturing the drama both on and off the field (or court)
Liverpool’s trip to the Etihad Stadium this Sunday is this upcoming weekend’s marquee fixture. Pep Guardiola will be aiming to put his earliest Champions League exit behind him and resume Manchester City’s unlikely title bid. Liverpool are unbeaten in nine fixtures against the glorified Top 6 and topped City 1-0 at Anfield in December. Led […]
8 years ago
Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]
4 days ago
For decades, Morocco has harbored a relentless dream of hosting football’s greatest spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. Now, that dream is finally coming true. As part of a historic joint bid with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament, marking a monumental achievement for the North African nation and Africa as a whole. […]
5 days ago
Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]
1 week ago
Football in Nigeria is more than just a sport—it’s a passion that pulses through every street corner, uniting people across divides. This December, that passion takes on a thrilling new dimension with the launch of the Lagos Liga, a private football league that seems interested in rewriting the playbook. Forget the conventional 11-a-side matches that […]
4 weeks ago
2021 has been a year to remember for sports fans around the world. The Euro 2020 and the COPA América were the first two big international sports competitions to make a comeback and sports fans were relishing the action. The Italians who are still unbeaten after 34 matches in their longest winning streak went on […]
3 years ago
Following his shocking departure from Barcelona, Argentine star Lionel Messi has completed his move to Paris Saint -Germain (PSG), by signing a two-year deal with an option for a third season. The 35-year-old player arrived in Paris on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, to seal his deal with the French Club. He joins PSG after Barcelona […]
3 years ago
The Boston Celtics have named seven-year NBA veteran Ime Udoka the franchise’s next head coach, making him the 18th head coach in the organization’s 75-year history. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. “I would like to welcome Ime, Nia, Kez, and Massai to the Boston Celtics. Among the many outstanding qualities […]
3 years ago
The inspiration for the “Lagos Weekender collection” came from a collaboration between Puma Nigeria and Davido, which included kitting Davido’s team in specially selected jerseys and Puma gear for Davido’s Lala music video. The just-released video, directed by Dalia Dias, featuring C-Kay, has been making a lot of waves since its release. The Puma Nigeria […]
4 years ago
When it comes to sports fans, it’s certainly true that different sports have different types of fans and very different fan cultures when contrasted with each other. But we believe the very best fans can be found in the audiences of rugby games. This is one of the oldest sports around and has popularity all […]
4 years ago
No one could have foreseen the disruption and chaos that the outbreak of a coronavirus could have. It’s the stuff of science fiction stories, not something that happens in real life – until now that is. The pillars of our modern society, once seen as strong and permanent began to crumble with the pandemic and […]
4 years ago
Old age can come with a lot of challenges. Not only will your appearance change, but many people also find that their bodies stop being capable of things that they used to find easy, including taking part in sports. Keeping up with youngsters would be impossible, but you can still enjoy physical activities that are […]
4 years ago
On Sunday 14th March 2021, Super Eagles and Leicester City Football Club star striker, Kelechi Iheanacho delivered his first career English Premier League hat trick against bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United Football Club. This feat marks a bright spot in what has been an inconsistent career since debuting at the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Cup where he […]
4 years ago
