Anthony Joshua is focusing on the quality of his mindset and his approach to sparring before his heavyweight world title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua is expected to face Usyk later this year for the unified WBA, WBO and IBF belts, after losing t…
Major Events That Shaped Nigerian Sports In 2021
At the start of the year, despite the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of hopes hinged on the return of sports as Nigerians yearned… By Olusola Jide Jide Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:21:45 GMT At the start of the year, despite the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, a…
Eguavoen Lists Osimhen, Ighalo, Musa In 28-Man Final List For AFCON 2021
Interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022. The three–time winners will confront seven-time and record winners…
Musa, Osimhen Make 28-Man AFCON List
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking… By Daily Trust Sat, 25 Dec 2021 09:13:25 GMT Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Su…
Adegoke, Brume Win Athlete Of The Year Awards
Enoch Adegoke and Olympic medallist Ese Brume have emerged as the male and female winners of the Senior Athlete of the Year award at the 2021 Athletic Heat Track N Field Awards. Adegoke, with his latest feat at the recent ceremony at the Ebonylife Plac…
Zverev Dethrones Medvedev To Win Second ATP Finals Title
Alexander Zverev captured his second ATP Finals title after producing a brilliant performance to defeat world No 2 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s final in Turin. Zverev, the Olympic singles gold medallist in Tokyo, won his tour-leading sixth trop…
Nigeria Can’t Win Medals At 2021 Track Championships In France — CFN President
The President, Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Giandomenico Massari, has said it would be difficult for team Nigeria to win medals at the 111th World Track Cycling Championships. Four Nigerian female cyclists — Ese Ukpeseraye, Yekeen Tawakalt, Ayu…
Five Top Kannywood Actors Who Contested Political Offices But Lost
Kannywood is a bubbling movie industry in Northern Nigeria and one of the largest in the country. The industry has produced many great minds. A lot of Kannywood stars have ventured into other areas of life to probably test their popularity beyond the s…
Fleeing Husband Of Murdered Olympic Gold Medalist Arrested
Emmanuel Rotich, the husband of murdered Kenyan Olympic gold medalist, Agnes Tirop, has been arrested. According to the police, he was arrested while trying to flee to a neighboring town. Tom Makori, sub county police commander for Keiyo North, told Re…
Paralympic Games: I Want To Break World Record In Powerlifting – Nigerian Athlete
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games gold medalist, Latifat Tijani, says her target is to break the world record in power-lifting in the next competition. Tijani, who spoke with Daily Trust, during her training session at Ijeja Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State…