A statue of Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah has been met with derision online since going on display in his native Egypt, with many comparing it to an infamous bronze bust of Cristiano Ronaldo. The statue was unveiled with pomp and ceremony at the World Youth Forum in the Egyptian resortContinue Reading
World champion Kento Momota won badminton’s Fuzhou China Open on Sunday to add another title to his already spectacular season. Kento Momota of Japan hits a return against Chen Long of China during their men’s singles semi-final match at the China Open 2018 Badminton Championships in Fuzhou, in China’s easternContinue Reading
The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Musa Nimrod, has appealed to the Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) to assist the federation in training their coaches. Volleyball Nimrod told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja that technical personnel, particularly coaches, needed to be trained so as to be conversant with theContinue Reading
Kevin Durant scored 28 points and unheralded Quinn Cook delivered 27 as the defending champion Golden State Warriors rallied without injured star Stephen Curry to beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-100. OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 10: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Brooklyn NetsContinue Reading
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund twice came from a goal down to beat champions Bayern Munich 3-2 with substitute Paco Alcacer’s second-half winner on Saturday. Players react at the final whistle of the German first division Bundesliga football match BVB Borussia Dortmund v FC Bayern Munich in Dortmund, western Germany, onContinue Reading
Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz and a late Davide Biraschi own goal rescued a 2-1 win for title-chasing Napoli in a rain-hit Serie A game at Genoa on Saturday. Napoli’s Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz (L) runs past Genoa’s Argentine defender Cristian Romero as he celebrates after scoring during the Italian SerieContinue Reading
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has taken a veiled swipe at Manchester City star Sergio Aguero before Sunday’s derby showdown at the Etihad Stadium. Mourinho Mourinho said of Aguero that “there are little things in his game I am not a fan of”, although he declined to elaborate further whenContinue Reading
By Buchi Junior Coach Ladan Bosso’s transfer policy is keeping his expected move to Aiteo Cup runners-up, Kano Pillars on hold, SundayVanguardsports has exclusively gathered. The former Flying Eagles and later U23 Olympic Eagles handler had emerged top target for the Sai Masu Gida side as replacement for Musa Ibrahim.Continue Reading
By Solomon NwokeFrancis Aboy of the golf section, Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos has described the Saturday November 10, 2018 as an exciting one for him. This was as a result of the clinching his first Professional title at the 15th Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo Memorial Golf Tournament at the Smokin HillsContinue Reading
Players of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Rivers United were left stranded at their hotel camp in Abakaliki Friday at the conclusion of the 2018 South East/South South preseason tournament. Checks reveal that officials had checked out of their hotel very early in the morning and headed home. But theContinue Reading
