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Jerry Okorodudu: Hospital refuses to release the corpse of the boxing legend after he died of cancer. Jeremiah Okorodudu popularly known as Jerry Okrodudu died at the age of 64 years on Wednesday after a hard battle with cancer. ENigeria Newspaper reports that Nigeria’s Olympic Boxer, Jeremiah Okorodudu, on Wednesday …

Nigeria’s forward Alex Iwobi attends a training session in Alexandria, northern Egypt, on June 21, 2019, on the eve of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Nigeria and Burundi. Giuseppe CACACE / AFP Everton star, Alex Iwobi says he believes that the Super Eagles can become …

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi has completed a move to Inter Miami FC after weeks of speculation that he might join Saudi side, Al Hilal. According to top football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, the decision has been made and will be announced by Leo in the next hours. At Inter …

Former D’Tigers star player, Christopher Ejike Ugboaja, has applauded immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari for conferring on him the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). Ejike Ugboaja, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, was among 340 Nigerians and friends of the country former President …

Coach Ladan Bosso has said the Flying Eagles will focus on rectifying mistakes against the Dominican Republic before their next game against Italy at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Bosso said his wards wasted several opportunities against the Dominican Republic, tasking his boys to be more diligent and …

FOLLOWING the failure of the National Under 23 Team to qualify for the U-23 AFCON and the quarter-final exit of the Golden Eaglets at the just concluded CAF U-17 tournament, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has sacked coach Salisu Yusuf and Nduka Ugbade. Yusuf and Ugbade were axed due to …

Anthony Joshua could face Dillian Whyte in a rematch, his promoter, Eddie Hearn has confirmed. Negotiations are also afoot to schedule a bout between Joshua and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia in December. Recall that Joshua’s last outing in April saw him defeat Jermaine Franklin by unanimous …

Guardiola also said he doesn’t need to tell his players to focus on their clash against Everton because they know it’s crucial   Man City boss, Pep Guardiola, has insisted that his treble-chasing side are not prioritising winning the UEFA Champions League (UCL) over the Premier League this season, saying the …

Okocha also admitted his choice of clubs in Europe might have stopped his being crowned as African Footballer of The Year  Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder and ex-Super Eagles captain, Augustine Azuka Okocha, better known as Jay-Jay Okocha, has explained why he was unable to play for a top European side …

Golden Eaglets Golden Eaglets’ hopes of qualifying for the 2023 U-17 World Cup and winning the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 16 years were dashed following a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to fellow West Africans Burkina Faso on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Forward Aboubacar Camara …