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Latifat Tijani has on Thursday, August 26 won the first gold medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. She took part in the women’s -45kg powerlifting on Thursday, August 26, 2021, and came top place by defeating…

England international, Harry Kane has announced that he will stay at Tottenham Hotspurs, putting to bed rumours linking him with a transfer to Manchester City. The 28-year-old made this known in a statement issued on his verified…

Tennis player, Serena Williams has on Wednesday, August 25 announced her withdrawal from l US Open tournament, to allow her 'body to heal completely' after tearing her hamstring at Wimbledon. It would be recalled that Williams was forced…

Premier League on Tuesday announced its clubs will not release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month. Also, Spanish Liga said they would support clubs if they decide not to release players to red-list…

Afghanistan women's national football team have been successfully evacuated from Kabul after it was reported that the women were at risk of becoming sex slaves to the Taliban and being tortured to death. The footballers were among a…

Japan’s emperor declared Tokyo Paralympics open in a nearly empty stadium on Tuesday, with athletes ready to defy stereotypes and shatter records despite a year-long pandemic delay. Emperor Naruhito made the announcement surrounded by…

Team Nigeria has finished third on the overall medals table at 2021 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. The athletes amassed 7 medals — four gold and three bronze — to rank behind Kenya, the host, and Finland at the…

Manny Pacquiao has said he plans to take his time before deciding on his future but admitted on Saturday he may not return to the ring after his upset defeat to Yordenis Ugas. The 42-year-old Filipino boxing superstar indicated he…

Host, Super Falcons of Nigeria has been drawn in Group A to face Morocco and Mali at the inaugural Aisha Buhari Cup. This was confirmed during the draw at the Australian Hall, Eko Hotels on Wednesday. Nigeria will open the tourney against…

A vaccine sceptic cardinal, who defies rules to wear a face mask, has been placed on a ventilator days after testing positive for COVID-19. Raymond Burke was struck down with the virus last week while visiting his home state of Wisconsin…

Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised the media for reporting “rumours” of his future transfer in a manner that disrespects him and the clubs involved. There has been great uncertainty over the 36-year-old's intentions ahead of…

Super Eagles of Nigeria have been grouped in Group D with Egypt in the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to hold in Cameroon between January 9 and February 6, 2022. The other teams in the group include Sudan…