Category: SPORT

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he plans to retire from football within the next “two or three years,” though he hasn’t finalised when to bring his illustrious career to a close. The 39-year-old, who will turn 40 on February 5, 2025, continues to excel with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and remains active on the international stage.In a recent interview with NOW, Ronaldo revealed that his retirement from  international football will be a spontaneous decision, catching everyone by surprise, reports Marca. The Portuguese star, who recently faced speculation about his future…

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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has been named in the squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda next week. The list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and new coach, Bruno Labbadia also includes African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen who last played for the Super Eagles in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cote d’Ivoire early in the year alongside Ekong. The 23-man squad list also include Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi and Olisa Ndah of Orlando Pirates. Others…

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Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach £31.6million. The 28-year-old moves to north London on a four-year contract with the option of a further year after the Gunners agreed to pay an initial £27.4million plus £4.2million in add-ons. Merino was part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024, featuring in all seven matches in the tournament and scoring a late winner in extra time against Germany in the quarter-final. He becomes Arsenal’s third signing of the transfer…

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David Raya’s wonder save at Villa Arsenal’s match at Aston Villa may have been only their second of the new Premier League season, but for manager Mikel Arteta it groaned under the weight of significance. Arsenal and Arteta are now painfully aware of the levels of perfection required to cross the bridge from second place to champions, having fallen short to Manchester City in the past two seasons. And if there is one opponent guaranteed to bring that task into even sharper focus it is Aston Villa, who inflicted the…

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Enugu State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Barrister Lloyd Ekweremadu has said that the maiden edition of the Under-15 Youth Games in Enugu the Enugu State capital sponsored by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) will go a long way in discovering hidden talented youths in athletics and other sporting activities in the state. Ekweremadu stated this while briefing journalists in Enugu on Wednesday on the 2024 Under-15 youth Games which started on August 20, stressing that it might go beyond August 25 because of late registration of athletes. He said:…

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The Chairman, Rangers International Football Club Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, has advocated for the use of multi-sporting activities and engagements to reduce stress and worries that usual occupy the human mind. Amaraizu said this on Saturday while giving a presentation on “Coping with Life Challenges as Teenagers” during an interface with children and young persons at the ongoing Catch-Them-Young Holiday Table Tennis Clinic at the Indoor Hall of Enugu State Sports Council. The two week-long event is being organised by Enugu State Table Tennis Association in partnership with state’s Ministry…

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By Tony Adibe The Rangers International Football Club Foundation has advised football referees to pay attention to their mental health as it holds the key to sound decision-making while officiating matches. The Chairman of the foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, made the call in Enugu during a lecture he delivered at the meeting of members of the Enugu State Referees Council held at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu at the weekend. NewsBits reports that the  theme of the lecture was, “Treasure Your Mental Health”. Delivering the lecture, Amaraizu identified mental health as…

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The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has hailed the Nigeria women national basketball team, D’Tigress, for their great outing at the Paris Olympics, saying they put up a courageous performance against the most successful female national basketball team, the USA. Mbah also restated his administration’s determination to position Enugu State’s sports sector as the incubation hub for future Olympic champions. The governor, who took to his social media handles to react to D’Tigress’ loss said, “With the final score of 88 points garnered by the US as against…

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By Tony Adibe The Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr Nicholas Obiakor, says sports is a veritable tool for reformation of inmates into mega sports stars that will add value to the society. Obiakor, who is also the Commander of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Enugu State Command, said this yesterday in Enugu while kicking off the Enugu Custodial Centre Annual Inter-Hotels Football Competition. The controller said that the football competition was also organised to allow them to experience the game they love playing despite being in the correctional centre.…

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Fulham have announced the club-record signing of Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe for an initial £27m. While the Cottagers have not disclosed the total fee for the 24-year-old, it is understood the deal could rise to £34m with add-ons. Smith Rowe, who joined Arsenal as a 10-year-old, made his senior debut for the Gunners at the age of 18 and made 80 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring 12 times. He has three England caps, although his last came in March 2022. “I’m finally here, so I’m really happy…

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