Chelsea Drops Osimhen chase
Chelsea decides to completely give up on their chase of Napoli star Victor Osimhen, switching focus to Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion. The Blues had been in close contact with the Partenopei for a number of weeks now as the two clubs discussed a possible swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and a hefty lump sum of cash. Negotiations proved complicated and...
President Bola Tinubu Applauds D’Tigress
D’Tigress receives Tinubu heartfelt applause for making history by qualifying for the quarterfinals in women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks a significant milestone as D’Tigress becomes the first African team to reach this stage in Olympic basketball. In a statement celebrating their achievement, President Tinubu lauded the team for their remarkable resilience, teamwork, and diligence throughout the competition. “Your...
D’Tigress To Face America In Olympics Quarterfinal
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been drawn against the United States in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Nigerian ladies made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever berth in the last eight of the Olympic basketball tournament. This followed their impressive 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game on Sunday. READ ALSO : Coach Wakama Pledges Better...
Wakama Explains Why D’Tigress Lost To France
D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has admitted that her players were not at their best in the defeat to France. The African champions fell to a disappointing 75-54 defeat to the hosts in their second group game in the women’s basketball event of the 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday. Much was expected from D’Tigress after the stunning victory over Australia in...
Coach Wakama Pledges Better D’Tigress Against Canada
D’Tigress coach, Rena Wakama assures to see an improved basketball side against Canada on Sunday in Paris 2024 Olympics last Group B stage. The Nigeria’s women’s Basketball team defeated Australia 75-62 points on Monday but they were second best against the hosts, France yesterday in a game they lost 75-54 points. Yesterday, D’Tigress lost their second Group B game of the basketball...
Former Leicester City Coach Craig Shakespeare Dies At 60
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has passed away at the age of 60, his family confirmed on Thursday. According to a statement from the League Managers’ Association, Shakespeare died peacefully surrounded by family. Shakespeare’s notable career included serving as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant during Leicester City’s historic Premier League title-winning season in 2015-16. He took over as the club’s manager in early...
My Mission In Sevilla — Iheanacho
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is confident playing alongside his international teammate Chidera Ejuke at new club, Sevilla. The Super Eagles forward just joined the record UEFA Europa League champions on a two-year deal with the club having the option for a further year. The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner is being brought in by the Andalusian club...
African Knockout Championship ‘AKO5’ Returns With A Packed Card
The African Knockout Championship (AKO5) is set to light up Nigeria’s capital once again with its second event in Abuja. On August 10, the prestigious Abuja Continental Hotel will host AKO5, featuring adrenaline-pumping action across various divisions including featherweight, middleweight, lightweight, and women’s bantamweight as the AKO Championship playoffs loom near. Leading the card is a highly anticipated showdown between...
Everton Woos Chukwueze With N90Billion
Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Chukwueze, has caught the attention of English Premier League side, Everton, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old joined the seven-time UEFA Champions League winners from Villareal last summer in a deal that could end up costing around €50m. However, he didn’t have the best start to life under Stefano Pioli. Largely, he was second choice to Christian Pulisic and...
Conmebol Unveils 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament [Full list]
![Conmebol Unveils 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament [Full list]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lionel-Messi-640x360.jpg "Conmebol Unveils 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament [Full list]")
Lionel Messi and four of his Argentina teammates have been included in Conmebol’s 2024 Copa América Team of the Tournament. The Team of the Tournament was named over two weeks after it ended. Messi scored only one goal and set up one more in five appearances during the competition. Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martínez, who scored the winning goal in the final,...
