Anthony Joshua Beats Jermaine Franklin
Anthony Joshua won his first fight in more than two years with a comprehensive points victory over a brave and resilient Jermaine Franklin. The gritty American disappointed Joshua’s supporters, who had been hoping for a sensational win by knockout, by lasting the full 12 rounds late on Saturday night. All three judges scored the fight in Joshua’s favour by accurately...
Chelsea Fc Sack Graham Potter
Graham Potter has been sacked by Chelsea as club statement confirms after pressure growing since yesterday night. “Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future”, club statement announces. Details to come....
AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities
Inspectors appointed by CAF were in Nigeria at the weekend to inspect stadiums and related facilities the country has put forward in a joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the 35th AFCON in 2025. This was disclosed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) verified Twitter handle. The stadia that were evaluated by the CAF team are the Moshood Abiola...
You’re Not Different From Abramovich After Sacking Potter – Carragher Tells Boehly
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has expressed his anger at Chelsea co-owner, Todd Boehly after the club sacked Graham Potter on Sunday. Boehly only arrived at Chelsea last summer, replacing Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The American brought in Potter from Chelsea’s Premier League rival, Brighton in September. READ ALSO: AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities Boehly sacked then-Chelsea manager Thomas...
Former South African Olympic Athlete, Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole
Oscar Pistorius, a former South African Olympic athlete, has been denied parole a decade after fatally shooting his girlfriend. Pistorius, a double-amputee known as "Blade Runner" for his Olympic and Paralympic performances, shot Steenkamp multiple times through his bathroom door at home. Steenkamp, a model and law school graduate, was 29 years old. Pistorius, now 36, claimed he shot her by accident...
FIFA Withdraws Peru’s Hosting Rights Of 2023 U-17 World Cup
World football governing body, FIFA, has withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. FIFA made the announcement in a statement released on their website on Monday. The football body explained that the decision was reached after Peru’s inability to fulfill its commitments to completing the infrastructure required to stage the tournament. “FIFA has regretfully withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights...
2025 AFCON: CAF Team Inspects Facilities In Benin Republic
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has inspected facilities in Benin Republic for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin Republic and Nigeria have put forward a joint bid to co-host the biennial competition. The CAF team visited the Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto-Novo and General Mathieu Kerekou Stadium, in Cotonou. READ ALSO: Chelsea To Interview Five Candidates For Head Coach...
Why I’m Not Surprised At Arsenal’s Success – Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette has said that he is not surprised at the success story of his former club, Arsenal. Arsenal is eight points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League and looks very poised to claim their first league title in many years. The French striker says Arsenal’s success this season has not in any way surprised him, heaping praise on...
Nine Players Arrive Super Falcons Camp For Haiti, New Zealand Friendlies
The Super Falcons opened camp in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday night as they start preparing for the international friendlies against Haiti and New Zealand. Nine players are already in the team’s camp with more expected on Wednesday (today). “Camp officially opens today in Antalya, with 9 players already in as of dinner time. Yewande Balogun, Regina Otu, Esther Okoronkwo, Onome Ebi,...
Blame Players, Not Potter For Chelsea Poor Results – Ikpeba
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Ikpeba has revealed that Chelsea players and not Graham Potter were the major problem behind the team’s poor run of results in the Premier League. The Atlanta Olympic gold medalist made this known on Monday Night Football broadcast on SuperSport, where he stated that Chelsea’s hierarchy should have continued with Potter until the end of...
