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OPEIFA HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: LAGOS SPORTS COMMISSION DG HAILS OPEIFA The sixth edition of Lagos State Secondary Schools Handball Championship, Opeifa Cup, has produced four junior secondary schools in the male and female categories for the finals at Rowe Park, Yaba. During the semi-final matches played in the female category, Ikeja ...

  British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, is set to return to the ring after loosing his four titles to Ukrainian, Oleksandr Usyk. Fury had last week offered to fight Joshua for 60 percent of the matchday revenue, which would see the heavyweight rivals clash for Fury’s world title before the end ...

  Former Southampton and Liverpool striker, Peter Crouch, has criticized the postponement of Premier League matches over Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Naija News reported earlier that premier league matches scheduled for play this weekend were cancelled as clubs deemed it fit to honour the Queen. Premier League executive, Richard Masters ...

  English Premier League club, Chelsea have completed the signing of Wesley Fofana from Leicester City. Chelsea confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old player today on its official website and social media platforms The Blues have won only two out of five matches in the ongoing campaign. They lost a ...

  Olympique Marseille president, Pablo Longoria, has debunked speculation that they are trying to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United. According to him, the rumours are wide of the mark and “fake news”. Longoria said: “It’s the social media world full of fake news. “We want reality. Ronaldo deal is ...

  Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan has set a new record by winning the 100 meters hurdles gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. The 25-year-old clocked 12.30 seconds to set a new games record. Her victory has also secured Nigeria’s 10th gold medal in what has been ...

Bayelsa Govt. seeks Heritage Bank support on Youth Development in sport The Bayelsa State Government has indicated interest in partnering Heritage Bank Plc on youth empowerment and sport development. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo disclosed the interest of the State Government during a courtesy call with the Commissioner for ...

  Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag says he will focus on the players he has in the club for now rather than lose sleep over the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ten Hag says he will continue pre-season with the available players as nothing has changed about the situation of ...

  Raheem Sterling has completed a £45m transfer to Chelsea FC and hopes to continue his success in the London club. The 27-year-old signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option of another 12 months. He becomes the first signing of Thomas Tuchel after the takeover of Chelsea ...

      Arsenal have signed Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus for £45m, the club confirmed on Monday. The Brazilian will wear the No. 9 shirt which was worn by Alexandre Lacazette who return to Lyon. Jesus is now Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window after Marquinhos (Marcos Aoás ...