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Lagos has been a safe heaven for Nigerians and Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu recognises that as he relocated his family to Lagos following the increasing rate of kidnapping in the South East. The 21-year-old,…

In his teens, Virgil van Dijk worked part time washing dishes in a small-town restaurant. Nobody at Willem II, his mid-table Dutch club, saw much future in him. He was a well-liked but occasionally difficult kid -- "a real…

Heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller has tested positive for the banned substance GW1516 ahead of his scheduled challenge of unified world titleholder Anthony Joshua, three sources with knowledge of the results told…

Former Brazil star Pele has thanked medical staff following his short spell in hospital and assured fans he is “back on the field”. The 78-year-old was treated for a urinary tract infection in Paris, where he had…

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri announced on Tuesday he would be staying on as coach with the Italian giants next season despite another Champions League disappointment. Cristiano Ronaldo’s side…

Thieves broke into Kobujoi Police Station, Nandi County on Tuesday night and made away with three rifles and ammunitions.All the officers on duty had left the post and went to enjoy a UEFA Champions League match at a nearby…

Ousmane Dembele is “much better” than former Barcelona star Neymar, according to president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Neymar left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record €222 million transfer in 2017 and Dembele arrived as…

Italian Football Club has banned its players from taking pictures with Canadian rapper, Drake following the controversy of the ‘Drake Curse’trailing the singer. The rapper has been reported to have posed with players from 5 different…

US President Donald Trump has said he will award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the country, a day after the golfer won the Masters for the fifth time. The…

• Woods’ victory, a study in resilience - PGA Nigeria Tour ex-boss• Serious-minded Nigerian pro golfers can learn from Woods’ experience- WAGT president• With hard work, determination, success is sure- OdohOn a Sunday…

Tiger Woods’ final-round rally to win the Masters on Sunday in Augusta, Ga., boosted him to No. 6 in the Official World Golf Rankings, which were updated Sunday evening. Woods, 43, entered the tournament at No. 12…

Paris Saint-Germain emerged the latest victim of the Drake Curse after suffering a 5-1 bashing against Lille in a Ligue 1 cracker on Sunday, April 14. According to a UK Sun report, the performance saw the Parisians suffer their heaviest…

Real Madrid will explore a potential swap deal for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba by offering Gareth Bale in return for the star midfielder, according to reports by Spanish publication AS. The Spanish giants and…

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has revealed what the club will miss about forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Santiago Bernabeu. Ronaldo left Madrid as their all-time highest goalscorer to…

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes has advised the club not to renew the contracts of Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian this summer. Mata, Herrera, Valencia and Darmian’s…

Cameroon will reportedly replace Ethiopia as host of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals. Ethiopia have withdrawn as hosts for the continental tournament, which exclusively features…

Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya has won the Interim UFC Middleweight Championship by unanimous decision over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday night. In the co-main event, Adesanya and…

The Super Eagles will not have an easy ride to the knock-out rounds of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, going by the draws conducted in Cairo Egypt, on Friday night. This is according to coach, Gernot…

Bayern Munich forwards Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman were involved in a fist-fight during training on Thursday, according to a newspaper report. German tabloid Bild reported that the two players…

Paris St Germain’s experienced Brazil international defender Dani Alves said on Thursday that the club should follow his recommendations to improve in the Champions League. With three Champions League…

Paul Pogba says Manchester United can hurt Barcelona at the Camp Nou as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side plot another unlikely Champions League comeback following their 1-0 home defeat. Luke Shaw’s own goal…

Atletico Madrid Striker Diego Costa has been handed an eight-match La Liga ban by the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee for abusing the referee after he was shown red card during last Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by…

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has singled out Scott McTominay for praise, following their 1-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. McTominay…

Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi is set to marry his long time girlfriend on May 10th, 2019. According to reports, the Leicester City midfielder will tie the knot to a medical student and the love of his…