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Anthony Joshua Reacts to Mike Tyson’s Expected Return to Heavyweight Boxing at 53

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Ashiru Taoreed

Current IBF, IBO and WBO boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, has voiced his support for the return of boxing legend Mike Tyson aka ‘Iron Mike’ to the boxing ring at the age of 53. Tyson revealed early this month that he will be making a return to the ring to raise money for charity and has been uploading …

Ahmed Musa Debunks News Of Contracting Coronavirus

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Ashiru Taoreed

Nigerian football star, Ahmed Musa has reacted on the claims that he has contracted coronavirus. Musa took to his Instagram page to debunked news of contracting covid-19. He further asked Nigerians not to believe on what they see on social media. According to him; It has come to my notice that certain individuals have decided …

President Muhammadu Buhari To Super Eagles: ‘Two More Victories, We Are There’

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles for beating South Africa to qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Buhari described the victory over Bafana Bafana as well deserved. He also said it marked another spectacular outing that has confirmed Nigeria’s progress to the Next Level. According to …

CHAI!!! Nigerian Man Slumps, Dies While Playing Football in Imo State (See Photos)

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

A young man identified as Amarachi Agaptius Ezenagu reportedly slumped and while playing ball with his friends, nine months after his mum died. He was laid to rest on Friday in his hometown Ubulu community in Imo State.

Anthony Joshua Lacks Boxing Skills. I’ll Beat Him Again – Andy Ruiz

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Current world heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz Jr, has stated that Anthony Joshua is not good at boxing and has vowed to beat him when they fight again. In a new interview with BBC, he said: “The rematch is going to be the same. I am going to be more prepared and more ready. I know …

President Buhari Shares Photo Of Himself Watching Super Eagles Vs Burundi Match

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

President Muhammadu Buhari pictured watching the match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Burundi team in the African Cup of Nations holding in Egypt This is coming after he had charged the Super Eagles to play every match for the honour of their motherland, before the match which ended in 1-0 score. See photos …

ICONIC!! Femi Kuti To Perform At Opening Ceremony At 2019 Africa Cup

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

The Organising Committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has announced that Nigeria’s legendary singer Femi Anikulapo Kuti will perform at the opening ceremony of the competition. Kuti, a four-time Grammy award nominee in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013, will be joined by two other musicians from Egypt and Ivory Coast Hakim and Dobet …

Nigeria May Qualify As “Best Losers” After Defeat To France At 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

“Ten-man” Super Falcons were pipped 1-0 by the host nation, France, at the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup at the Roazhon Park, Rennes. Falcons conceded a penalty in the 79th minute which Wendie Renard scored following a re-take. Before the penalty, Ngozi Ebere was shown a red card which depleted the nine-time African champions from …

Super Eagles Drop 3 Places In FIFA Rankings Before 2019 AFCON (See Details)

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Nigeria has dropped three spots to 45th, in the latest FIFA rankings released on Friday. With seven days before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles maintain their third position on the continent. Gernot Rohr’s men, however, improved from its April points of 1435 to 1432. The Eagles on Saturday played out a …

‘This Could Be My Last Nations Cup’- Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel, has hinted that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, could be his last continental outing with the country. The midfielder has been a regular fixture in the national team, since he made his Super Eagles debut back in August 2005, during a friendly match against Libya. Mikel Obi has been …

Mikel Obi Now Has The Third Highest Number Of Appearances For Nigeria

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Although the Super Eagles didn’t score a single goal in their Saturday friendly against Zimbabwe, one player came away with a new feather added to his cap. Mikel Obi recorded his 87th international appearance, making him the player with the third most appearances for Nigeria. According to a list shared by a Super Eagles fan …

Mikel Obi Speaks On Which Country Will Win AFCON 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has said that the Super Eagles is up for the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations which will hold in Egypt, later this month, ASB News reports. Mikel returned to the team ahead of the AFCON after being absent from international scene since after the World Cup in Russia. The former …

LATEST TRANSFER! Real Madrid Star James Rodriguez Warns Bayern Munich NOT To Sign Him

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez is to leave Bayern Munich when his loan finishes, after asking the German club not to take up their option to buy him. Colombia international Rodriguez, 27, has spent two seasons at Bayern, scoring 15 goals in 67 games. He has won the Bundesliga twice as well as the German …

Chelsea & Real Madrid Agree 100m Euros On Hazard Transfer Fee

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

Belgian star to complete summer switch to Real Madrid which according to him is what he has always dreamed about. Real Madrid and Chelsea have agreed a €100 million (£88m/$112m) transfer fee for Eden Hazard, The Guardian claims. The Belgian attacker has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu for over a year …

Former Boxing Champ Offers To Help Anthony Joshua Get Better

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Ashiru Taoreed

With one heavyweight great, Lennox Lewis, telling Anthony Joshua he needs a new trainer, another all-time great from the heavyweight division, George Foreman, is telling the former WBA/IBF/WBO champ that he might need a new manager – with “Big George” offering his services. Speaking with TMZ Sports, the legendary two-time heavyweight king (1973 to 1974 …