Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the only athlete to have attended the Athletics Diamond Meetings 67 times. Okagbare on Wednesday shared the good news via her verified Instagram handle. She said, “A dream made reality through God’s grace and determination. “Look what finally came in
Breaking : Frank Lampard Sacked as Chelsea coach
Chelsea Football Club have today parted company with Head Coach Frank Lampard. This has been a very difficult decision, and not one that the owner and the Board have taken lightly. We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as Head Coach of the Club. However, recent results and performances
Ahmed Musa builts Multimillion naira Sports complex in Kaduna (pictures)
Ahmed Musa, super eagles striker completes a multi million naira sport centre in Kaduna, just as he did in Kano, to train more youths. Jkcyno news gathered that the winger who had a stint in Saudi Arabia League, had also sponsored 100 students in Kano to get university degrees from a private university. Read
Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA best men’s player of the year
Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski won the best men’s player at the Best Fifa Football Awards in Zurich, beating last year’s winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the top prize. The Poland striker scored 55 goals in just 47 games last season as he helped German giants Bayern to a treble. Lewandowski, 32, finished as
Edinson Cavani set for three match ban over ‘racist’ social media post after FA investigation
Manchester United’s South American striker sparked controversy for his response to a fan after netting the late winner against Southampton last month. FA disciplinary beaks began a probe within hours of Cavani’s comments, which were rapidly deleted. Cavani and United insisted the comment was not in any way a racial reference and instead a regular South American phrase.
Maradona seen as “god” in Naples (video)
THE VIEW FROM NAPLES: Maradona is a god in this city. People are walking around the streets like zombies, weeping at the news that Diego is dead. Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest. The Argentinian forward was revered as a football icon in the city of Naples.
Nominees For The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2020
The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2020 takes place on 17 December. FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for seven of the individual trophies that will be presented at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ ceremony on 17 December 2020. Two expert panels – one for women’s football and one for men’s football – have selected the
Breaking : Diego Maradona is dead
Diego Maradona dies at the age of 60. The greatest footballer of his generation suffered a cardiac arrest at a home in Tigre, Argentina. Maradona had been recuperating from the removal of a blood clot on the brain. More to follow…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates PS5 launch day by giving AC Milan team-mates in-demand new console
AC MILAN striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic got into the Christmas spirit early after gifting his team-mates a PlayStation 5. Three members of the Rossoneri squad took to their Instagram story to thank the 39-year-old after getting their hands on the in-demand console. The PS5 only hit the shelves today, with customers desperately trying to purchase the Sony
Lionel Messi on the Brink of Barca exit
La Liga president Javier Tebas says he is “ready” for the exit of Lionel Messi – while criticising Manchester City, a club he believes could sign him. Messi submitted a transfer request in August at Barcelona – who he joined as a 13-year-old – but backed down after they refused to sanction his release. The