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Spanish prosecutors charge Rubiales of sexual assault

September 8, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Spanish public prosecutors demanded on Friday that suspended football chief Luis Rubiales be charged for sexual assault over his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final. In

Iran slams Lifetime Ban to Weightlifter for Shaking Hands with Israeli Co-Competitor

September 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Iran has banned a weightlifter from sports for life and disbanded a sports committee after the athlete greeted an Israeli counterpart on a podium. Veteran weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei placed second in his division at the

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan makes history at the win FIBA World cup

September 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics. South Sudan performed admirably at the FIBA World Cup in 2023, but its basketball

Super Falcons coach, Onome Ebi celebrates her first coach for teaching her football

August 19, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Onome Ebi, the head coach of the Super Falcons, has expressed gratitude to Mr. Paul Okwudili Nnakwe, also known as Palepa, for developing and shaping her into the talented footballer she is today. To show

Ogun state government appoints Tobi Amusan Ambassador, gifts her N5m and a house [Photos]

Nigerian superstar athlete, Tobi Amusan cleared of doping allegations

August 18, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Tobi Amusan, a Nigerian celebrity athlete, has been cleared by a disciplinary commission established to investigate doping claims leveled against her by the Athletics Integrity Unity (AIU). Remember that the Nigerian athlete received a provisional

“I’m crushing on Iwobi” – Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie

August 12, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Michelle Chinwendu Alozie, a Nigerian Super Falcons and Houston Dash defender, has revealed her passion on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi. The American-born revealed this during a virtual interview with Pulse after being asked which

FIFA to pay World Cup prize money directly to Super Falcons due to alleged corruption in NFF

August 2, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Fatma Samoura, Secretary-General of the Federation Internationale de Football Association, has stated that FIFA has opted to give award money directly to players because of the Super Falcons. The FIFA president told the Nigerian female

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo, secures most Guinness World Record titles for a footballer ever

August 1, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of all time, has definitively settled the discussion by surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo in Guinness World Records titles. Guinness World Records’ official Twitter handle presented the new table of “Most Guinness

I have slept with over 10,000 women – Footballer Benjamin Mendy

June 30, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

On Wednesday, June 28, a jury heard that Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy r@ped a young woman before telling her, “It’s fine, I’ve had s+x with 10,000 women.” According to the BBC, the 28-year-old is

“Our Star Boy in Somolu” – Die Hard Fans React as Bukayo Saka Shares Video of Himself in Lagos

June 2, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal football club player has thanked Nigerians for their warm welcome as he shares a video of himself in Somolu, Lagos. On May 30, 2023, the 21-year-old footballer landed at the country

Finally, Chelsea confirms Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager

May 29, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Mauricio Pochettino has been named Chelsea’s new permanent manager. Chelsea announced Pochettino’s appointment, with the Argentine signing a two-year contract that includes a club option of an additional one year. Pochettino will be joined by

“Every couple argues” – Ronaldo’s mother squashes break-up rumours with Georgina; defends his relationship

May 11, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Mother of Cristiano Ronaldo, Dolores Aveiro, has denied claims that her son is seeing longtime lover Georgina Rodriguez. According to earlier reports, the couple’s six-year marriage appeared to be in trouble, and their separation was

Ex-Nigerian defender, Mike Onyemachara, is dead

May 6, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Mike Onyemachara, a former member of the Flying Eagles team that earned a silver medal in Saudi Arabia in 1989, died on Thursday, May 4th, 2023. When his wife and children left for work and

Aliko Dangote set to acquire French football club

April 25, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and the head of a major Nigerian conglomerate, is reportedly close to acquiring the French Ligue 2 team Valenciennes. The CEO of the Dangote Group is reportedly planning

“I would have cost around €150m in today’s transfer market” – Jay Jay Okocha

April 24, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Football legend Jay-Jay Okocha believes he would have cost 150 million euros in today’s transfer market if football clubs wanted to hire him. He made this comment in response to the enormous sums that football