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Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa Makes History, Setting a New Women’s Marathon World Record in Berlin
Tigst Assefa, Ethiopian long-distance runner broke the women’s marathon world record in Berlin this past Sunday. She slashed over two minutes from the prior record to finish with an official time of two hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds. Having set a course record with a personal best the previous…
Amusan Faces CAS Hearing as AIU Raises Doping Clearance Concerns
Following the recent drama trailing the Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has appealed the decision that cleared her of doping violations. This move puts the spotlight back on the Amusan doping case, just days after she successfully defended her title at the Diamond Athletics 100m Hurdles…
Tobi Amusan Clinches 3rd Diamond League Victory in 100m Hurdles
Nigeria’s track star, Tobi Amusan, clinched a win in the 100m hurdles at the Eugene, Oregon Diamond League competition. This marks her third straight Diamond League title. She raced to victory with an impressive 12.33-second finish, edging out Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quin, who clocked in at 12.38 seconds. Amusan clocked…
CAF Excludes Nigerian Referees from AFCON: Football Fans React
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has released its list of officials for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, noticeably omitting any Nigerian referees. The announcement has led to a flurry of reactions from fans and officials alike. The list includes 32 centre referees and…
Strickland Upsets Israel Adesanya to Claim UFC Middleweight Title
In a stunning turn of events, Israel Adesanya was defeated by Sean Strickland during the early hours of Sunday in Sydney, Australia, losing his UFC 293 middleweight championship. The unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 49-46, led to Strickland being crowned the new UFC middleweight champion. The…
Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala Make the Ballon d’Or Shortlist
Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have both made it to the 2023 Ballon d’Or shortlist for men’s and women’s categories. The esteemed award ceremony is set to be held in Paris on October 30. The duo has had an exceptional year, representing both their clubs and the…
Guinea and Malawi Square Off for More than Points in AFCON Qualifiers
The Malawi Flames will play against Guinea in a match that has no bearing on qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Afcon qualifiers game is set to take place at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on September 9, 2023. Since the Flames have already been eliminated…
Cristiano Ronaldo Finally Ends Long-Standing Rivalry With Lionel Messi
Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has officially put an end to his long-standing rivalry with Argentine playmaker Lionel Messi. Speaking at a press conference in Oeiras, just outside of Lisbon, before training with the national team for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers, Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, stated that…
Ballon d’Or 2023: Messi and Bonmati Lead the Charge as Nominees Announced for Football’s Ultimate Prize
The stage is set for the world’s most prestigious individual football accolade, the Ballon d’Or. Following a stellar year featuring triumphant campaigns in both men’s and women’s football, the nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or have been revealed. Football enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the grand ceremony, scheduled to…
Bukayo Saka Earns Top Honors as England’s Player of the Year in 2023
For the second year in a row, Bukayo Saka has been honored as England’s Men’s Player of the Year, in association with EE, a British national mobile network operator, and internet service provider. The supporters of the Three Lions selected the Arsenal striker as the most exceptional player of the…