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Odion Ighalo ended his two-month goal drought, scoring in Al Wehda’s 3-1 win, extending his lead over Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Rafiu Durosinmi and Cyriel Dessers shined in the Europa League, while Malomo Taofeek Ayodeji secured victory in Albania, showcasing Nigerian strikers’ dominance across...
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption. The 47-year-old former China national team coach admitted to taking bribes and fixing matches between 2015 and 2021. The charges are part of a broader crackdown on corruption in Chinese football. Li Tie, a...
In the Beijing half-marathon, three African runners have had their medals revoked after they allegedly slowed down to let a Chinese runner win. He Jie, the Chinese winner, had his victory overturned alongside the African competitors who finished joint second. The organizing committee stated that...
The organizers of the Beijing half marathon are facing scrutiny following allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner, He Jie, to win Sunday's race. Footage emerged showing Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, along with Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, seemingly...
In a dramatic turn of events at the Saudi Super Cup semifinal, Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nassr, was shown a red card late in the game, leading to his team's 2-1 defeat against city rivals Al Hilal in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The tension escalated in the match when Ronaldo was given a...
In his recent bout against Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou pocketed a staggering $20 million, while his clash with Tyson Fury garnered him an additional $10 million. Comparatively, Joshua earned $50 million from the fight. Ngannou's total earnings from these two boxing matches amount to $30...
In a brutal showdown on Saturday morning, Anthony Joshua delivered a devastating second-round knockout to Francis Ngannou, marking the end of Ngannou's second venture into a boxing ring. Ngannou, known for his MMA prowess, had gained attention by stunning Tyson Fury in his boxing debut last...
Francis Ngannou intensified the psychological warfare ahead of his Friday showdown with Anthony Joshua, branding himself an underdog against the British-Nigerian boxer. Despite his impressive performance against Tyson Fury in his debut boxing match, where he dragged the bout for the entire ten...
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite Ngannou's limited boxing experience, his remarkable performance against Tyson Fury has set the stage for a gripping battle. Joshua, coming off three wins in 2023...
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