BUHARI SALUTES ANTHONY JOSHUA ON COMEBACK VICTORY
President Muhammadu Buhari thumbs up World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for regaining his belts Saturday night in a rematch with Mexican, Andy Ruiz Jnr. The President rejoices with Joshua, saluting him for bringing joy to millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, who had rooted for him to regain the titles he lost about six months ago. “The...
Diriyah Arena: 15,000 to watch Joshua, Ruiz bout
The purpose-built venue for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia is close to completion. Work on the 15,000-seat Diriyah Arena only began two months before the fight, which is on December 7. Briton Joshua is seeking to regain the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles after June’s shock defeat by Ruiz in New York. “The arena and site...
December 7 date confirmed for Ruiz vs Joshua II in the city of Diriyah
Joshua and Ruiz during their first boxing match. It appears that Andy Ruiz Jr did not need much persuasion to agree to his rematch against Anthony Joshua being held in Saudi Arabia on December 7 after all. The Mexican, who shocked the world when he knocked out the previously undefeated Briton on June 1 at Madison Square...
Rivaldo advises Barcelona on who to sign between Neymar, Griezmann
Former Barcelona star, Rivaldo, has advised the club on who to sign between Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar and Atletico Madrid star, Antoine Griezmann this summer’s transfer window. Both Neymar and Griezmann have been heavily linked with a move to join the La Liga champions this summer. Asked on who Barcelona should sign between Neymar and Griezmann, Rivaldo told Betfair: “If I...
Transfer: Arsenal in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Carrasco
Arsenal are in “advanced talks” to sign Yannick Carrasco from Dalian Yifang, according to transfer expert, Nicolo Schira. The Belgium winger is desperate to return to Europe and especially play in the Premier League following a spell in China. Gunners boss, Unai Emery, was keen on Carrasco in the January transfer window but was put off by the €30m price tag...
French Open 2019: Nadal powers past Federer into final
Defending champion, Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, winning in straight sets. The 33-year-old produced an outstanding performance to beat Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the last four on Court Philippe Chatrier. The win moves him within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title and it was Federer’s worst Grand Slam defeat...
Transfer: Manchester United officially announce £18m deal for Daniel James
Manchester United have announced that they have agreed to a deal in principle with Swansea for Daniel James. James becomes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first signing at Old Trafford. Wales manager, Ryan Giggs, gave the 21-year-old permission to leave their training camp Thursday morning to undergo a medical at Carrington after weeks of advanced talks. “Manchester United is delighted to announce that it...
Zimbabwe players arrive Nigeria ahead of Super Eagles friendly [Full squad]
Zimbabwe’s 18-man squad has arrived Nigeria ahead of an international friendly match with Nigeria on Saturday in Asaba. Both countries will use the game as warm up preparatory to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Anderlecht forward, Knowledge Musona, led Sunday Chidzambwa’s squad to the West African country on Thursday night. Zimbabwe are in Group A and will take on host nation...
Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun reveals what Thierry Henry made him do at Brighton
Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has revealed that his admiration for Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, made him pick the number 14 shirt at Brighton & Hove Albion. Balogun grew up as an Arsenal fan in Germany, before joining the Seagulls last summer on a free transfer from Mainz 05. The 30-year-old said that Henry, who has cemented his place as a...
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Chukwueze reveals two Super Eagles players that motivate him
Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has admitted he draws motivation from Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa, when they play for the country. Chukwueze earned his invitation to the national team for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, after producing a string of impressive performances in LaLiga during the 2018/2019 season. During his debut season, the 20-year-old contributed five...
