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Edo State Government has commended the outstanding performance of Olympics 100m athlete, Enoch Adegoke, who took part in the final 100m track event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu who addressed journalists in Benin City, on the performance of Adegoke noted that if not for the bad luck that hit the athlete, he was on the path to claim a medal for Nigeria at the event. He said despite the outcome of …

Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs claimed Olympic gold in the men’s 100m on Sunday, breaking retired Jamaican star Usain Bolt’s 13-year hold on the blue riband event. Jacobs, 26, timed a European record of 9.80 seconds, with American Fred Kerley taking silver in 9.84sec in one of the most understated major 100m races in recent times. Canada’s Andre de Grasse, a …

Tojemarine, Desert Warriors and Mindscope on Sunday maintained their good start in the male category of the ongoing 2021 National Division One Handball League in Benin. The teams, after starting on a winning note on the league’s Day 1 on Saturday, also won their respective games on Sunday. Tojemarine defeated Adorable Stars 17-14, just like they overran Suleja Shooters 31-16 …

Gareth Southgate wants his England squad to heal together following the pain of losing the Euro 2020 final – and insisted abuse aimed towards any of his players is “unforgiveable”. England’s hopes of glory at Wembley on Sunday were dashed by Italy in a penalty shoot-out, during which substitutes Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka failed to convert from the …

Super Eagles player, Wilfred Ndidi has celebrated his FA Cup title win by dedicating the victory to his daughter, Jaina. Ndidi was part of the Leicester City squad that defeated Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Shortly after the win, Ndidi took to social media with photos showing him celebrating with the FA Cup trophy. “Perfect …

A screamer from Youri Tielemans in the 63rd minute was all it took for Leicester City to emerge as FA Cup champions for the first time in their history. Both Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho started the final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening. The Foxes had the fortune of a tight VAR call on former Leicester defender, …

UEFA has confirmed that the 2021 Champions League final will now take place at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, with 12,000 Chelsea and Manchester City supporters set to be in attendance. The Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul had been due to stage a European showpiece, but the UK government’s decision to place Turkey on a red list of Covid-19 travel …

The final of the Europa League in Gdnansk later this month cqan take place with up to 9,500 fans, European football ruling body UEFA said on Monday. UEFA said this followed agreement with Polish authorities. The stadium can use up to 25 per cent of its capacity for the May 26 final. But foreign fans will have to observe coronavirus …

Chelsea’s English defender Reece James (C) is challenged by Manchester City’s French defender Benjamin Mendy (R) during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in north west London on April 17, 2021. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / POOL / AFP)Chelsea ended Manchester City’s quest for a historic quadruple of trophies as Hakim …

Delta State top the medals table and are set to be crowned champions of the 20th National Sports Festival, which ends on Wednesday (today),  As of the time of filing this report, Team Delta top the table with 124 gold, 91 silver and 83 bronze, with Team Edo second with 103 gold, 97 silver and 85 bronze. Team Bayelsa are …