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The Minster of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has said he is determined to complete his tenure as Minister. Dare, made this disclosure on Wednesday. The Minister’s declaration is coming a few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered his entire Minister who wished to contest in 2023 general election to resign.

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State will host the 2021/22 TotalEnergies Confederation Cup final. A statement issued on Wednesday by CAF noted that the final is scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022 while the kick-off time would be confirmed in due course. The event is the first Intercontinental major Cup Final to be hosted in the Stadium which is the home of Nigeria’s Premier League side, […]

Enyimba FC Chairman, Felix Anyansi-Agwu, has been named among other Nigerians that will receive the Federal Government’s National Productivity Order of Merit Award for 2019 and 2020. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, in a letter issued to the Football Administrator, stated that the Award was being conferred on him based on his hard work, productivity and excellence.

American Boxer, Floyd Mayweather, has revealed plans to establish a Boxing Academy in Nigeria to build young fighters. Mayweather, disclosed this when he visited the Minister of Transportation, RotimiAmaechi, in Abuja. He noted that his aim is to help the youths and the young generation

Reports say Bruce Buck will remain Chelsea chairman as part of a prospective new-look board. A consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has agreed a £4.25bn deal to buy the club from Roman Abramovich. The deal is subject to approval from the Premier League and UK government.

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open in Rome to rest from an injury ahead of the French Open. The four-time Grand Slam Champion suffered the injury in her opening match in Madrid earlier this month, before struggling in a second-round loss to Sara Tormo.

DR Congo International, Jody Lukoki has died at the age of 29. A statement issued by FC Twente sympathized with his loved ones and wished them strength in processing the loss. The cause of Lukoki's death is not yet known. Lukoki was recently on the books of Dutch side FC Twente.

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid to qualify for the Champions League. Diego Simeone's side remains fourth, six points clear of Real Betis in fifth. The hosts missed chances to double their lead, with Angel Correa firing wide early.

Manchester City moved a step closer to retaining the Premier League title with a 5-0 demolition of Newcastle on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side took control before half-time at the Etihad Stadium with goals from Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte. City is now three points clear of Liverpool, with three games left for both teams.