After expressing his desire to leave Barcelona during the summer transfer window, Messi was said to have informed club officials that he would not be taking part in coronavirus tests ahead of Ronald Koeman’s first session. This left the new manager to take charge of his first training session without the super star Lionel Messi,…
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Sevilla Beat Inter to Clinch Sixth Europa Title
All hopes of Inter Milan winning a major title this season was dashed as Sevilla won the final on the Europa League to clinch their sixth European title. The champions were crowned by the goal gifted by Inter’s first goal scorer, Romero Lukaku, who scored a spectacular overhead kick by Diego Carlos. The match played…
Bayern Munich, PSG For UEFA Champions League Final
The UEFA Champions League Final match is between French club Paris Saint-Germain and German club Bayern Munich. Both are already crowned Champions in their respective leagues. The 2020 UEFA Champions League Final will be the final match of the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League, the 65th season of Europe’s premier club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the 28th season…
Fans Anticipate May 16 Bundesliga Return on StarTimes
Football lovers are gearing up for a feast of live football action as the German football league, the DFL, announced that the Bundesliga will return back to action on May 16 to provide high-octane football drama which had been halted since early April due to the coronavirus pandemic StarTimes Nigeria has assured subscribers of live…
European Football Leagues to Lose €4.1bn to COVID-19
The coronavirus lockdown has already left a huge impact on the sports industry, causing thousands of sports games, competitions and professional leagues to be cancelled or postponed. European football is no exception, with cancelled matches, empty stadiums and end-of-season battles left in limbo. Earlier this month, UEFA suspended Europe’s most prestigious competitions, the Champions League…
2020 GTBank Lagos Polo: Leighton Kings Are Majek Champions
**As NRT, RCF win Low, Governor’s Cups The 2020 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament ended on a flourishing note Sunday with Lagos Leighton Kings clinching the prestigious Majekodunmi Cup 10-5 at the expense of Lintex Agad. NRT also clinched the Low Cup while RCF win the Governor’s Cup. Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon.…
GTBank Masters Cup Season 9 Reaches Semi Final Stage
After a thrilling round of football in the quarter finals, eight teams in the male and female categories have advanced to the semi final stages of the 2020 GTBank Masters Cup. All four games will be played at the Campos Stadium, Lagos Island, on Wednesday 5th February 2020, where the Semi Finalists will compete for…
GTBank Sponsors 2020 Lagos International Polo Tournament
From February 4th to 16th, 2020, Lagos will play host to some of the most prestigious teams for Africa’s premier polo competition – the 2020 Lagos International Polo Tournament. Sponsored by leading African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, the competition will feature 39 teams; the highest number till date. The teams will compete in…
AccessBET Makes Davido Brand Ambassador
AccessBET, a leading sports bookmaker in Nigeria, has announced worldwide superstar Davido as their official brand ambassador. By this announcement, Davido will represent the brand’s image as well as appear in all AccessBET’s marketing campaigns. With great odds and guaranteed fast payment of winnings, sports lovers can enjoy betting on their favorite teams via pre-match,…
Keystone Bank Partners Nilayo Sports to Host Valuejet Remo Ultra Race
As a way of demonstrating its commitment to promoting fitness and healthy living amongst Nigerians, Keystone Bank Limited, recently partnered with Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), to host the maiden edition of the Valuejet IAU African Championship, Remo 2019 competition. The 50km ultra-distance race event held on Saturday December 7, 2019 at Sagamu, Ogun State,…