Hello World, Goodbye Health: Curbing Big Soda’s sportswashing at Olympics
.Robert Egbe Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) joins Kick Big Soda Out of Sport and its 91 other partner organisations who believe that sugary drinks harm people and our planet and that by accepting billions from Coca-Cola to sponsor the Olympic Games, the IOC implicitly endorses a world where health and environmental harms […]
How Manchester United fared in 3-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford
Manchester United mManager Erik ten Hag (file image) The quality of Manchester United came into questioning again after losing 0-3 to Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday after being beaten 2-1 by Brighton the previous week. Liverpool thought they had taken the lead early on through Trent Alexander-Arnold but the goal was ruled out for […]
Napoli frustrates Osimhen’s transfer bid
Victor Osimhen (file image) Osimhen awaits January transfer window for a new club By Valentine Amanze Victor Osimhen, the 25-year-old Nigerian striker, will remain in Napoli till the January 2025 transfer window. This followed his inability to get a new club before the closure of transfer window on Saturday August 31, 2024. Osimhen’s efforts to […]
Ugarte to miss Manchester United, Liverpool Premier League match at Old Trafford
Manuel Ugarte (file image) Ugarte: It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world By Valentine Amanze Manchester United latest signing, Manuel Ugarte, who arrived in Manchester late on Tuesday night, will not debut for the Red Devils against arch rivals, Liverpool, on Sunday […]
Salah, Jota give Slot hope, as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0
Liverpool’s Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah (right) fights for the ball with Ipswich Town’s English defender #03 Leif Davis during the English Premier League football match between Ipswich Town and Liverpool at Portman Road in Ipswich, eastern England on August 17, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) Arsenal 2 Wolves 0 Everton 0 Brighton […]
Zirkzee debuts for Manchester United, scores against Fulham
Joshua Zirkzee (file image) Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 By Valentine Amanze Manchester United’s £36 million new striker, Joshua Zirkzee, on Friday night made his debut at Old Trafford memorable with an 87th minute strike, which gave the Red Devils all the three points against Fulham in the Premier League opener for the 2024/25 season. […]
CAF ex-president, Issa Hayatou, dies at 77
Alhaji Issa Hayatou (file image) By Valentine Amanze The longest serving Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has died in Paris France at the age of 77. Hayatou, who served as CAF President from 1988 to March 2017, a period marked by significant growth and global recognition for African football but marred with corruption, […]
Imo governor, Uzodimma, unveils Amuneke as Heartland FC manager, sets target
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State (left) unveils Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke as the new Technical Manager of Heartland Football Club of Owerri…Monday. Amuneke to enjoy unhindered access to Govt Houae By Valentine Amanze Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, has tasked the new Technical Manager of Heartland Football Club (FC) Owerri, ex-international, Mr. Emmanuel Amuneke, to […]
Bauchi upgrades Tafawa Balewa stadium to 30,000 seats
Mohammed Salis By Ahmed Ahmed The Bauchi State government is set to upgrade the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS) from its present 16,000 to 30,000 seats. The state’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Mohammed Salis, disclosed this at a news conference n Bauchi. He said that the remodeling and upgrading of the sporting […]
Super Falcons crashout of Paris Olympics, lose to Japan 1-3
The Super Falcons of Nigeria. Japan beat Nigeria 3-1 in fefale football By Valentine Amanze Nigerian female football team, Super Falcons, has crashed out of the ongoing Paris Olympics football, losing 1-3 to Japan on Wednesday July 31, 2024. Mika Hamano fired past Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie to give the Asian champions the lead […]
