Author: Tolu Adedayo
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be different for team Nigeria. According to the Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare, the Nigerian government has done everything to ensure the athletes remain motivated to excel.
Mexico ended its preparation for the Gold Cup with a 4-0 whitewashing of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the USA.
Following Fulham’s relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2020-21 season, some supporters and pundits quickly assigned blame for the Cottagers’ failures. The London-based club has recently relied on the loan market, and that was no different last season. However, this time, their business failed to yield positive results as Scott Parker’s team finished 18th in the table and 11 points behind 17th-placed Burnley. But is it fair to lay some of the blame at Ola Aina’s door?
After making a stuttering start at Euro 2020 in Group E, it seems the true Spain has now stepped forth. The 2008 and 2012 European Championship winners appear to have discovered their top form, just in time for the crucial knockout phase of the competition.
A good number of Enyimba players were attacked by Plateau United fans on Sunday, following a scoreless encounter in Jos. See the photos of the injured players below; More to follow…
Next week, Euro 2020 continues, and with that, there are some interesting matches to see. Outside of the clear favorites, there are at least two underdogs that are worth paying attention to, and those are Sweden and Ukraine.
Former D’tigers player Ime Udoka has been appointed the new coach for Boston Celtics in the NBA.
Super Eagles player Peter Olayinka has gotten married to Nigerian actress and former beauty queen Yetunde Barnabas in Lagos.
Recent research carried out by Find Betting Sites showcased the top 100 highest paid athletes in the world.
To find players with Nigerian heritage, one of the best places that someone could look is within the England squad. The England football squad has a notable player with Nigerian roots who could be ideal for Gareth Southgate to succeed – Bukayo Saka.
