Former Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi, famously known as “The Bull,” has shared the intriguing story behind his ownership and eventual sale of a private jet, a rare achievement for a Nigerian footballer in the 1990s. Amokachi, who played for top clubs like Besiktas and Everton, became the first Nigerian footballer to own a private
Arsenal’s aspirations for the Premier League title suffered a significant setback as they were held to a frustrating draw by Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The Gunners, who are chasing league leaders Liverpool, needed a victory to keep their faint hopes alive but failed to break down a resilient Everton side. The match ended
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine form as he played a key role in his club’s latest victory, sending a strong message to Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Sekhou Chelle. Iheanacho’s performance was instrumental in securing the win for his club, as he contributed both in attack and overall play. His display has
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine form as he played a key role in his club’s latest victory, sending a strong message to Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Sekhou Chelle. Iheanacho’s performance was instrumental in securing the win for his club, as he contributed both in attack and overall play. His display has
The 2025 IBB Captain’s Cup, one of Nigeria’s premier golfing events, is set to attract over 300 golfers from across the country. The tournament will take place from April 7 to 12 at the prestigious 18-hole IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. Ibrahim Babayo, the outgoing captain of the IBB Golf Club, expressed
Former Commonwealth boxing champion Bash Ali Oboh has voiced serious concerns regarding the safety standards in Nigerian boxing, warning that more fighters could lose their lives without urgent improvements to the sport’s regulatory framework.Speaking during a boxing development forum in Lagos yesterday, Oboh drew attention to what he described as “alarming deficiencies” in medical protocols,
The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) has demanded answers from the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) regarding the tragic death of Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olarewaju, who died during a fight in Ghana last weekend. The Secretary-General of the NBB of C, Remi Aboderin, expressed deep dissatisfaction with how the GBA handled the
Former Nigerian international footballer Obafemi Martins, affectionately known as “Obagoal,” has long been celebrated not only for his prowess on the pitch but also for his extravagant lifestyle. In 2016, Martins marked his 32nd birthday in style by acquiring an impressive Iguana Expedition yacht valued at approximately $460,000, or about N176 million at the time.
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas made an impressive start to the inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica, clinching victory in the 200m with a time of 22.62 seconds. The American sprinter, who earned three gold medals at last year’s Paris Olympics, set the pace from the beginning, holding off a strong challenge from Dominican
Max Verstappen stunned both his Red Bull team and McLaren rivals by securing pole position for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds on his final lap of qualifying. Throughout the weekend, it seemed McLaren was on track for pole with Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri showing strong pace.
