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Nigerian chess master, Onakoya, US counterpart, Martinez team up in marathon record
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya and his United States counterpart, Shawn Martinez, are both attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
UEFA Fines Barcelona For Fans’ Racist Behaviour
UEFA announced on Thursday it had fined Barcelona 25,000 euros ($26,680) for racist behaviour by their fans after two supporters were questioned by police following their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Paris Saint-Germain.
All-African Games: Sports Commission Lauds Lagos Athletes
The Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu has lauded the tremendous achievements and stellar performance of the state’s athletes at the 2024 All African Games held recently in Ghana.
Madrid dump Man. City out of Champions League after penalties
Real Madrid defeated defending champions Manchester City 4-3 on penalties at the Etihad Stadium to qualify for the Champions League semi-final.
Bayern Compound Arsenal Woes To Enter Champions League Semis
A 63rd-minute Joshua Kimmich header gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
Arsenal Paid For ‘Big Mistake’ In Bayern Defeat – Arteta
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal paid the price for making one big mistake as Bayern Munich’s 1-0 victory sent his side crashing out of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Osinbajo congratulates Tunde Onakoya ahead of 58-hour chess marathon
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has sent his well wishes to Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, as he attempts to break the 58-hour chess marathon record.
Arsenal Lose 2-0 To Aston Villa To Hand Manchester City Premier League Lead
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a massive blow as Aston Villa struck twice in the closing stages to boost their top four bid with a dramatic 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Toothless Man United Hold Bournemouth Despite Fernandes’ Double
Manchester United’s chances of Champions League football next season took another battering as Bruno Fernandes’ double could only salvage a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Bayern’s Coman To Miss Arsenal Clash, Out For ‘Several Weeks’
Bayern Munich and France winger Kingsley Coman is set to miss “several weeks”, including Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal after injuring a leg in a 2-0 win over Cologne, the club announced on Saturday.