Messi to receive honorary doctorate from Argentine university
“Beyond what all Argentinians know about Messi, regardless of the numbers and statistics that attest to his status as an athlete, we also want to recognise a humble, persevering person, an example and ambassador of our popular culture and national identity,” Gelpi said.
Stankovic Cup: D’Tigers beat China
Nigeria’s senior national male basketball team, D’Tigers began their Olympic preparation on a good note, beating the Chinese team, hosts of the 4-Nation tournament, the 2016 Stankovic Cup in Beijing yesterday 79-71.
Ronaldo: It hurts me to see Messi in tears
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has said it hurt him to see his Barcelona rival Lionel Messi in tears following defeat in the Copa America Centenario final and that he hopes the Argentine rethinks his international retirement.
Rio 2016: Siasia confirms Mikel’s availability
Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi will feature at the Rio Olympics after initial fears he will not, according to Nigeria Olympic team coach Samson Siasia.
Okocha’s jersey auctions for N.3m at foundation launch
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has floated a foundation, the Jay-Jay Okocha Foundation, which will provide a platform for young, talented, but less privileged Nigerian youths to realise their dreams in life through football..
Flying Eagles beat City Strikers FC 2-1
– The national under-20 male football team, the Flying Eagles, on Tuesday beat Abuja-based Nationwide League One (NLO) clubside City Strikers 2-1 in a friendly match.
