NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant perished in a helicopter crash north of Los Angeles Sunday morning, along with four others. He was 41. Los Angeles police said the crash occured just after 10 a.m. near Calabasas, a suburb north of the city. Fire Department officials confirmed the incident on CNN Sunday afternoon, although they […] The post NBA legend Kobe Bryant among five dead in helicopter crash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash. On Sunday 26 January 2020 it was confirmed that the world famous NBA star had been killed in a crash.   Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash, according to reports coming out on Sunday.   Five people confirmed deceased, no survivors in #Calabasas helicopter crash. #LASD #Malibu deputies remain with #LA County Fire […] The post Basketball Icon Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Lobi Stars have extended their lead at the top of the NPFL table to two points and still have a game in hand following a 2-1 win over Nasarawa United in Markurdi on Sunday. Gbenga Ogunbote’s men opened scoring early in the 8th minute through Chigozie Obasi and it wasn’t until additional time in the […] The post Lobi Stars Extend NPFL Lead as Plateau United Falters in Lagos appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Enugu Rangers registered their first win of the CAF Confederation Cup with a shock 1-0 victory over Pyramids FC in Egypt on Sunday. Ifeanyi George’s 73rd minute goal broke the deadlock and proved the match winner on the day for Salisu Yusuf’s men at the 30 June Stadium.   Rangers, who are one-time champions of […] The post Enugu Rangers stun Pyramids, Enyimba Fightback to Earn Point at Home appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Samuel Chukwueze played the entire duration in Villarreal’s 2-1 away win over Alaves on Saturday. It was the 8th league game Chukwueze had completed in his 20 appearances for the Yellow Submarines.   So far this season the Nigerian has scored three goals and an assist, none of which he managed to improve on the […] The post Good Hunting for Chukwueze and Villarreal against Alaves appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

William Troost-Ekong got 80 minutes of action in Udinese’s 2-0 defeat to Parma in the Serie A on Sunday. Ekong made his 21st start for Udinese in all competitions dating back to May 2019.   The 26 year-old Center Half, however, did not play for the duration on Sunday and was subbed off for only […] The post Parma 2-0 Udinese: Bad Day in the Office for Troost-Ekong appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Enugu Rangers will know their fate in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday when they face group A leaders Pyramids at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo and Enyimba Midfielder Austin Oladapo said he feels “sad” for the NPFL side. Rangers have played four games, but failed to win any and have just 2 points; […] The post CAF CC: Enyimba Midfielder Oladapo “Hopeful” Club Can Save Face for Nigeria, Feels Sad for Rangers appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Rita Chikwelu had a reputation for scoring goals in Sweden, something they’re finding out quickly in Spain as she fired Madrid CFF to a 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Sunday. Chikwelu completed a move to the Primera División Femenina this January on a Six-month deal, after spending a decade in Sweden.   Between her time […] The post Chikwelu scores Brace (Her third Goal since moving to Spain) as Madrid beats Espanyol appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The forward was sent off for dissent against Cagliari and Inter assistant Cristian Stellini admitted the striker overstepped the mark

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One of the most uncommon sights in football! is how to describe Semi Ajayi getting sent off on Saturday in the FA Cup fourth round match against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Ajayi was sent off late on (72′) in the game following a second booking, but with a man less, the visitors […] The post Semi Ajayi sees Red but West Brom Seal Narrow Win Over West Ham appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Jamilu Collins was sent off for in Saturday’s Bundesliga match between Paderborn and Freiburg at the Schwarzwald-Stadion. Collins had only returned to action after serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards and missed one game in the process.   On Saturday, he was given his marching orders in the 59th minute after a second booking […] The post How Jamilu Collins’ Red Card Could Jinx Paderborn appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The youngster is one of the brightest talents coming through the Arsenal Academy and has been tipped to make it to the top of the game. Gunners fans have pleaded with the club not to consider selling prolific teenager, Folarin Balogun, who is believed to be interesting the duo of Serie A giants AC Milan […]

Draws for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Qatar 2022 has come and gone in the ancient city of Cairo. The event saw 14 nations who scaled the first round hurdle join 26 top-seeded African teams to battle for a potential position at the World cup.  By this arrangement, the 30 teams […] The post AFRICAN NATIONS RE-GROUPED FOR QATAR 2022 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Dakkada football club scored twice in the second half to beat Jigawa Golden Stars in the matchday 17 of the Nigeria professional football league game played at the Nest of Champions in Uyo on Saturday.   The win is first to put an end to Dakkada’s poor results in the last few weeks including 3-0 […] The post NPFL: Dakkada thrash Jigawa Golden Stars to move fourth on the log appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has charged Bordeaux manager Paulo Sousa to give Nigeria international Josh Maja more playing time. The 21-year-old striker joined Girondins de Bordeaux from Sunderland at the start of the season but has been serving as understudy to former Lyon star Jimmy Briand. However, despite spending fewer minutes on the pitch […]

Nigerian professional football league side Akwa United has completed the signing of Chan Eagles defender Olisa Ndah. The defender made the switch to the promise keepers from Nigeria National club side Remo Stars of Ogun State.   The player will now link up with his former boss Kennedy Boboye after the pair work together last […] The post Akwa United signs CHAN Eagles defender Olisa Ndah appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Kelechi Iheanacho is happy to help Leicester City book their place in the next round of the English FA Cup on Saturday. The Super Eagles attacker continued his good form for the Foxes this season when he scored the winner in their FA cup clash with Brentford on Saturday.   Iheanacho finished off a perfect […] The post Iheanacho reacts to his heroic display for Leicester City appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has urged his teammates to turn their attention to the next game quickly after their goalless draw with Al Ittihad on Saturday. Ogu and his Al Adalah FC teammates remained in the relegation zone after the disappointing draw in Saudi professional league encounter.   The 32-year-old who helped the team […] The post Ogu happy to turn defender for Al Adallah appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Azubuike Okechukwu was on the bench for the second consecutive Super Lig match on Saturday and Basaksehir were downed 2-0 away to Fenerbahce. Goals courtesy of Max Kruse (72′) and Vedat Muriqi (86′) ensured the host secured maximum points in the keenly contested game.   The result at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium means Fenerbahce climbed […] The post No Worries! Okechukwu benched in Basaksehir Defeat, but is All Smiles in the Morning appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Ola Aina and his Torino teammates were left fighting back tears after they were beaten 7-0 at home by Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday. The Turin club conceded seven goals in a home league game for the first time in their history, which prompted thousands of fans to leave the game early. Some of […] The post Aina, Torino Teammates Fight Back Tears After 7-0 Thrashing By Atalanta appeared first on Complete Sports.

Daniel Akpeyi kept a clean sheet, his tenth in the Premier Soccer League on his 16th appearance for Kaizer Chiefs this seasons in a 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows on Saturday. Akpeyi needn’t have do much to do on the day as Abafana Bes’thende only managed three goal attempts.   Match Fact This was the […] The post Akpeyi Shuts out Arrows for Clean sheet number 10 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has expressed his satisfaction with his performance and that of his Al Adalah teammates in their 0-0 away draw at Al Ittihad on Saturday in the Saudi Arabian Professional League, Completesports.com Ogu made his league debut for Al Adalah in the goalless draw as they continue their fight against relegation. […] The post Saudi League: Ogu Delighted With Al Adalah Showing in Draw At Al Ittihad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pablo Mari was spotted by eagle eyed Arsenal fans and journalists when he was the airport in Brazil. I’m pretty certain that some Arsenal fans tracked him on the plane to London and probably videoed Edu Gaspar sleeping on his shoulder. The fans got a confirmation when Arsenal correspondent for Goal.com, Charles Watt, tweeted this. […] The post Pablo Mari: 10 Things to Know About Him appeared first on Gooner Daily.