Benin’s Cheetahs head coach, Gernot Rohr has suggested reasons why the Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated against Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. Recall that Rwanda claimed a famous win against the three-time African champions at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday. The Super …
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Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson In Heavyweight Exhibition Fight
YouTube sensation Jake Paul secured a stunning unanimous decision victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson in their highly anticipated heavyweight exhibition bout. Gatekeepers News reports that the 27-year-old Paul controlled the pace throughout the eight-round contest at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium on Saturday. The fight’s intensity was fueled by a dramatic …
Read More »Thomas Tuchel to Decide New England Team Captain
BAYERN Munich striker, Harry Kane, has said new England manager, Thomas Tuchel will decide if he remains captain of the team. Speaking with talkSPORT, Kane however expressed confidence that he will keep his place in the Three Lions squad no matter what happens. “That’s going to be Thomas’s decision for …
Read More »Tennis Legend, Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement
Tennis all-time great, Rafael Nadal has finally announced he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Newsextra24 reports that the 38-year-old Spaniard will however compete in his final professional event at the Davis Cup Finals to be held in Malaga, Spain from 19-24 November. “Hello everyone, I am …
Read More »CAS Reduces Paul Pogba’s Four-year Drug Ban to 18months
JUVENTUS midfielder, Paul Pogba, who tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the first game of the 2023/24 season, is free to start playing for Juventus again from March next year. “Finally the nightmare is over,” said Pogba in a statement. “Following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, …
Read More »Egyptian Sports Minister Declares 11th FASU Games Open
HISTORY was made on Saturday as the Egyptian Minister of Sports, and the President of Federation of African University Games, (FASU), Ashraf Sobhy, declared the 11th All Africa University Games tagged Lagos 2024 open. Newsextra24 reports that the well-attended 11th All Africa University Games opening ceremony was held at the …
Read More »Tiafoe Upsets Medvedev: ‘I felt Like I Was Roger Federer, honestly’
● Alcaraz defeats Shelton to level Laver Cup at 4-4 FRANCES Tiafoe caught such fire on Saturday in Berlin that he felt like he was Roger Federer. That form helped the Team World player rally past Team Europe’s Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 6-4, 10-5 to give his side a 4-2 …
Read More »Daniel Dubois Stuns Anthony Joshua to Retain IBF Heavyweight World Title
Daniel Dubois defied all expectations as he blasted Anthony Joshua out in five rounds at Wembley Stadium. Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight world title but it was a stunning upset as he took apart the acclaimed former two-time world heavyweight champion. A monstrous right hand to the chin dropped …
Read More »18-year-old Forward, George Ilenikhena Seals Victory For Monaco Over Barcelona
LAGOS-born forward George Ilenikhena made an electrifying debut for AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, leaving a mark against La Liga giants Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Louis II, Monaco emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, and Ilenikhena’s decisive goal proved crucial. The match …
Read More »Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Brutal Attack
UGANDAN Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei tragically died on Thursday, just four days after her boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei, 33, who competed in the Paris Olympics, suffered burns to over 75 percent of her body during the horrific attack, according to …
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