The organizers of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most prestigious football competitions in the World, have just released the quarter-final draw. Current champions, Chelsea will play Real Madrid while Manchester City has been drawn La Liga champions, Atletico Madrid. “It’s a tough one,” said Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. “The challenge couldn’t be much higher, playing…
Russia’s attempt to overturn UEFA’s decision to suspend all Russian football teams from European competitions has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The governing body of world football, FIFA, and European football, UEFA, ruled jointly on February 28 that all teams and clubs from the country could not take part in their…
Sporting brand, Nike is considering walking away from their 15-year kit deal with Chelsea in a split that could cost the Blues £540million, according to reports. The Blues have been plunged into crisis after owner Roman Abramovich had his assets frozen by the UK Government amid links with Vladimir Putin. Chelsea has already seen shirt sponsors Three to suspend their…
Justice Christopher, a former Nigerian midfielder, has died at the age of 40. OmaSports reports he passed away Wednesday morning in his hotel in Jos, Plateau State. Christopher made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and went on to accumulate 11 appearances. He was part of the Nigerian squad that went to the…
New York Jets owner, Woody Johnson is reportedly set to make a bid to buy Premier League club, Chelsea. Blues owner Roman Abramovich is selling the club in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent threat of financial sanctions. And according to ESPN, the American businessman – a long-time ally of former US President Donald Trump – is set…
World-famous boxer, Tyson Fury has talked about when he will retire from the sport. The boxer says he will retire after next month’s defence of his WBC title against fellow British heavyweight Dillian Whyte in London, stating he has “nothing to prove”. The unbeaten two-time world champion was expected to face the winner of Anthony…
Russian athletes have been barred from all competitions by governing body of World Athletics due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: ‘The world is horrified by what Russia has done, aided and abetted by Belarus. ‘World leaders sought to avoid this invasion through diplomatic means but to no…
Blessing Okagbare, the popular Nigerian sprinter has been handed a 10-year ban for doping violations. The 33-year-old has been handed five years for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and five years for her refusal to co-operate with the AIU’s investigation into her case. Okagbare was a medal contender for the women’s 100m…
Russian Premier League club, Spartak Moscow has announced Victor Moses has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2O24. Moses signed for Spartak Moscow on a permanent deal in July 2021 after spending the previous campaign on loan at the club from Chelsea. “We’re pleased to announce that Victor [Moses]…
Alex Iwobi, the Super Eagles star, has finally broken his silence on Nigeria’s elimination from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon. Nigeria was eliminated from the 2021 AFCON Round of 16 after losing 1-0 to Tunisia on Sunday night. Youssef Msakni’s second-half strike ensured Tunisia defeated Nigeria and qualified for the…