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You’re not powerful, how did you beat me?’ -Joshua Oleksandr Usyk claimed a stunning split-decision victory over Anthony Joshua to retain his WBA, WBO and IBF belts, while adding the Ring Magazine title to his collection. A much-improved Joshua was given the nod on one of the judges’ scorecards, taking it 115-113. A masterful Usyk, who will surely fight WBC …

Tagged ‘Rage on the Red Sea’, Anthony Joshua’s title rematch against Oleksandr Usyk at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday (today) is easily the most anticipated heavyweight fight of the year. Anthony Joshua vs Usyk (Source: GQ Magazine) And just like the biblical Moses and the Israelites were faced with an obstacle at the …

When Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan draped the country’s flag and mounted the podium for the national anthem after she broke the world record in women’s 100 metres hurdles on her way to winning the gold medal at the recently held World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States, it was not because of what Nigeria did particularly to turn her into a …

This is the first time ever, that the Falconets will be winning all their group games since debuting in this tournament almost 20 years ago. The Nigeria U-20 women ‘s team, the Falconets, will facd the Netherlands in the quarter-final phase of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in Costa Rica. The Falconets early Thursday morning rounded off their …

As at the end of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Team Nigeria amassed a total of 12 Gold, 9 Silver and 14 Bronze Medals, bringing the numbers to a total of 35 medals. Find below a complete list of the winners and their sports events: Weightlifting 1.Adijat Adenike Olarinoye (Gold, Women’s 55kg). Edidiong Joseph Umaofia (Bronze, Men’s 67kg).Rafiatu Folashade Lawal …

Edo State Government has reaffirmed its drive to seek and groom young gymnasts for global competitiveness, as it hosts the maiden edition of the Gymnastics Clubs/Associations Super Championship which kicked off in Benin City on Friday. The wife of Edo State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Maryann Shaibu, who spoke during the opening of the championship at the Indoor Sports Complex of …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated Nigerian sprinter, Tobi Amusan, for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022, setting a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and becoming the first Nigerian to win a gold medal at the World Championship. Obaseki, in a statement, hailed Amusan for …

Nigeria took its turn in the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games coming up next year in Birmingham as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN received the Baton on behalf of President Mohammadu Buhari at the weekend. At the reception ceremony, Osinbajo reminded member-nations of the strong bonds uniting the 72 countries and territories that are members of the …

Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has declared open the Betsy Obaseki Women Football tournament at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The competition, with the theme, “Promoting the Girl Child,” is aimed at harnessing sporting talents in the state and tackling the scourge of irregular migration among teenage girls. While declaring the tournament open, Mrs. Obaseki said, …

Team Nigeria lived up to expectations at the Kasarani Stadium in Kenya, yesterday, as the nation’s athletes won two gold and one bronze medal to join other leading countries on the medals table. Imaobong Nse Uko opened the floodgate with a superlative race in the 400m final to claim gold in 51.55 seconds, thereby setting a new personal best. Poland’s …