World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year after the U.S. government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, missed the U.S. Open in 2022 due to his vaccine status. The 35-year-old Serb was unable to enter the country this year after unsuccessfully applying to the U.S. government for special permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami. Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the country due to his…
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The professionalism of women’s refereeing is reaching unparalleled levels, according to Kari Seitz, FIFA Head of Refereeing, Women, a fact that bodes well for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, which starts in just a couple of months. Speaking at the Making Trade Score for Women! event held at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Seitz believes the global nature of the 33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 video match officials who have been selected to oversee the tournament, will continue to help to grow the popularity of women refereeing across the…
BENJAMIN AMOGU Little known national lightweight boxer, Emmanuel Abimbola, Monday, emerged as the best boxer at the GOtv Boxing Night 28 to win the sum of N1 million cash prize attached to the Mojisola Memorial Ogunsanya Trophy. The young dreadlocked boxer won the trophy, seeing off the challenge of more famous names like Taiwo “Esepor” Agbaje, rated 39th in the world by the World Boxing Federation (IBF); Michael Adesodun and Stephen “Freeman” Kadima. Abimbola was deemed the most impressive performer by journalists at the event, following his clinical defeat of the tough Prince “Lion” Nwoye at the seven-bout event, which was held…
…Says He Never Victimized, Compromised Their Profession By Victoria Benedict President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that all through their eight years in the saddle of leadership, he never did anything to compromise the Journalism profession or infringe on the rights of the practitioners. Buhari said this as he joined the world in commemorating the International Press Freedom Day, which is held every May 3. A statement by Femi Adesina, Buhari’s media aide, which was made available to journalists on Tuesday, noted that this year’s celebration marks 30 years since the UN General Assembly’s decision proclaiming an international day for press…
Those Are Pictures Of Four Years Ago- Christian Obodo. By Joseph Isokpehi in Benin City Retired former Nigeria international Wilson Oruma has refuted claims trending on social media that he is in an insane situation. When the ugly trend resurfaced on social media recently, it hurt lovers and followers of the former invincible leopard of Warri, Bendel Insurance Fc, and RC Lens of France midfielder, to react to the false story. Former Super Eagles and Florentina defensive midfielder, Christian Obodo said the 1993 FIFA under 17 world up winning captain for Nigeria, Wilson Oruma is doing fine as they often…
Edo FA Congress Ratifies Removal Of Roland Abu As Board Chairman …Dr Aghedo Now Acting Chairman By Joseph Isokpehi in Benin City. It was game over for the embattled Comrade Roland Abu as Chairman, Edo State Football Association (EFA) following the ratification of his suspension from office by the Edo State Football Association board members, over allegations bothering on high-handedness, corruption among other issues raised against him by the board. It would be recalled that Comrade Roland Abu who assumed office as the board chairman on June 25th 2021 after the suspension of then the chairman of the Edo FA, …
By Joseph Isokpehi , Benin City. With four matches left to be played in the Serbia first division, the second tier of the National League system, Nigeria sensation Obekpa Gabriel’s FK IMT Belgrade has gained promotion to the top Flight league of Serbia, the Super Liga (Linglong Tire) following their impressive run. The team has 66 points from 33 matches, with their last Sunday game against RFK Graficar Beograd, ending goalless at home, the team will still finish in top or second place which guarantees them a place in the top-flight league. No doubt this is a good leap for…
BENJAMIN AMOGU Nduka Ugbade, the coach of the U17 national team at the ongoing CAF U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, has said winning their opening match at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a huge psychological boost for his boys, and says it sets them up nicely for the rest of the tournament. The Golden Eaglets won 1-0 against Zambia in Constantine on Sunday, to start their Group B campaign on a high. “Most of the times, for the young teams, the most important thing is psychology. Not physicality, tactics or anything. Winning the first game gives us a…
Stanley Eguma, the coach of Rivers United, has revealed that they did everything to upstage their hosts on Sunday, the Young African of Tanzania. The Tanzanian side progressed to the semifinal of the CAF Confederation Cup after holding the Nigeria champions to a goalless draw in Dare Salam on Sunday. They qualified for the last four on 2-0 aggregate scoreline, having secured a 0-2 win in the first leg played in Nigeria. Eguma confirmed that they lost the game in Nigeria. “Unfortunately, we have to drop out of the competition but I want to say this, Nigerians have a lot…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Taskforce has made do its promise to maintain and sustain a serene, habitable environment, free from security incidents and occurrences through the demolition of shanties along Lekki Coastal Road and its environs, mapped out by the State Government to serve as an alternate route to motorists along that axis when completed. The demolition exercise led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye took place after an eviction notice was served to the illegal occupants who had constructed makeshift buildings, some under the high tension cables running through the area. CSP Jejeloye pointed…