Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Barcelona Unveils Academy In Nigeria

barcelona-crest-690x450The chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the Government would ensure the smooth operation of FC Barcelona's Academy in Nigeria by supporting it's plans for youths. Tinubu made the promise at the unveiling of the academy, named "FCBESCOLA", which is to sited temporarily at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Nigeria's Olympic Team, Begins Training In USA

The Dream Team VI, have begun training in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America on Tuesday. The Dream Team coach, Samson Siasia, will be keen to iron out flaws within his suqad, following a 1-0 loss to Mexico in a friendly game last week.

Federer Aims For An 18th Grand Slam Title, Wins Cilic To Advance At Wimbledon

Will this be his time ?, this is the ultimate question being asked as Roger Federer makes his way to winning a record 8th Wimbledon title. He staged a dramatic fightback from two sets down to beat Marin Cilic and advance to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Messi Bags 21-Months Jail Term

Messi's ignorance was 'avoidable', said the judgeBarcelona superstar, Lionel Messi has been given a 21-month jail sentence for tax evasion - but is unlikely to go to prison. Messi and his father, Jorge, received the same sentence but under Spanish law, a jail sentence under two years for a first-time non-violent crime can be served on probation, meaning they are unlikely be imprisoned. 

Oscar Pistorius Bags Six Years Jail Term For Murder Of Reeva Steenkamp

Pistorius was facing a possible 15-year jail termOscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.The six-time Paralympic gold medalist was sentenced by a court in Pretoria on Wednesday(Today) morning, having been fund guilty of murdering Steenkamp by an appeal court in December last year.

Friday, 1 July 2016

My Portugal Dream, Getting Closer - Ronaldo

Joy for Ronaldo after converting his penalty in the shoot-out against Poland in MarseilleCristiano Ronaldo moved closer to his "dream" of finally landing Portugal a major International title after edging past Poland 5-3 on penalties on Thursday night, at the Euro 2016 Quarter-final match in Marseille. Ronaldo endured another frustrating game, as he still could not find the back of the net in several attempts. His quest asides getting his country into the finals, also involves his individual best at equalling Michel Platini's record of nine Euro final goals. 

BREAKING NEWS : Man City Completes Nolito's Transfer From Celta Vigo

Nolito featured in all four of Spain's games at Euro 2016Manchester City, have announced the signing of Nolito from Celta Vigo. City were able to secure the deal for teh 29-year-old Spain International forward after triggering his £13.8m release clause with the La Liga club.