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Kaduna Govt. unveils new logo for Kaduna United FC

On: February 26, 2021

By Stella Kabruk The Kaduna State Government has celebrated the rebranding of the Kaduna United FC with unveiling of a new logo for the club. The new logo was unveiled by the Kaduna State Commissioner of Sports Development, Prof. Kabiru Mato, at the Asaa Pyramid Hotels, on Friday, with severalContinue Reading

Vaccines ‘encouraged’, not compulsory for athletes at Tokyo – Coates

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: February 25, 2021

In: Sports

Athletes are being encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be compulsory, IOC Vice President John Coates said on Thursday.Continue Reading

Double high jump world champion Vlasic retires

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 19, 2021

In: Sports

Croatia’s double high jump world champion and Olympic medallist Blanka Vlasic announced her retirement on Friday after a prolonged battle with injuries.Continue Reading

FIBA Afrobasket: D’ Tigers defeat Rwanda to clinch maximum points in 2 games

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2021

In: Sports

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’ Tigers become first team to qualify for next round of 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Championships, after defeating Rwanda 64-51.Continue Reading

Japan’s Olympic Minister resigns

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2021

In: Sports

Japan’s Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto who is tipped to succeed Yoshiro Mori as president of the Tokyo Games Organising Committee has resigned her ministerial post, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday. The 56-year-old submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, the Japanese news agency said. This would pave herContinue Reading

Osaka ends Williams’ bid for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: February 18, 2021

In: Sports

Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in a storm of power hitting on Thursday, humbling the American great 6-3 6-4 to reach her second Australian Open finals.Continue Reading

PSG thrash FC Barcelona, Liverpool win at RB Leipzig

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 17, 2021

In: Sports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hammer FC Barcelona 4-1 at Camp Nou on Tuesday in 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League.Continue Reading

Former Ogun Governor Gbenga Daniel defects to APC

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 17, 2021

In: Sports

Former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel defects to All Progressives Congress (APC), barely two years after quitting Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Continue Reading