Denis Suarez agreed to join Arsenal on loan
Eniola Olayemi Arsenal has signed Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez on loan until the end of the season. The La Liga champions have extended the 25-year-old’s contract until June 2021, although…
76-Year-Old Egyptian Swimmer Says Age Is No Obstacle
If dedication alone was a passport to glory, 76-year-old Egyptian swimmer, Nagwa Yousef Ghorab, would have won capfuls of medals by now. Ghorab first took to the pool at age…
Lagos SWAN Mourns Fashikun
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos Chapter, has described the demise of Gong News publisher, Jide Fashikun, as “one death too many”. Lagos SWAN Chairman, Debo Oshundun, said…
African Nations Cup Adjusted For Ramadan, To Begin On June 21
The dates for the 2019 African Nations Cup finals in Egypt have been moved back by a week, the Confederation of African Football said on Monday. The shift was reportedly…
Naomi Osaka Wins 2019 Australian Open Women’s Final
Eniola Olayemi Japan’s Naomi Osaka has emerged winner of the 2019 Australian Open after beating Czech Petra Kvitova in a thrilling and dramatic match. Osaka who is a US Open…
Frenchman Is Man Utd Captain Material, Says Manager
Eniola Olayemi Paul Pogba has the qualities to be captain of Manchester United, according to caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has overseen a dramatic return to form for the…
BREAKING: Monaco coach Thierry Henry suspended
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry has been suspended from his role as coach of Monaco with his team second bottom of Ligue 1, the Ligue 1 club announced…
Middlesbrough Sign On Mikel For Short Term
Middlesbrough have signed Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi on a short-term deal, the Championship club said on Thursday. The 31-year-old is arriving at the English league…
Nigerien Referee Gets Life Ban For Taking Bribes
Referee Ibrahim Chaibou of Niger has been handed a lifetime ban for taking bribes, world football’s ruling body FIFA said on Thursday. Ibrahim Chaibou FIFA also fined Chaibu 177,000 euros…
Monaco Ready To Fire Henry After Just Three Months
Eniola Olayemi French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco are reportedly set to sack manager Thierry Henry just after three months in charge. The Arsenal legend is expected to lose his…
