Former African Queen of the tracks, Mary Onyali, has raised fears over Nigeria’s medal prospects at the forth-coming Rio Olympics, lamenting that lack of planning was responsible for Nigeria’s sports woes.

Ahead of GOtv Boxing Night 7, holding on 1 May at the National Stadium, Lagos, boxers scheduled to fight have been indulging in boasts and counter-boasts. National lightweight champion, Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, who is defending his title against Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph, has vowed that his opponent will not last the distance.

Mainz and Nigeria defender Leon Balogun has been suspended for three matches for violent conduct.

Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike is worried over his professional career following West Ham’s decision not to extend his loan deal at the end of the season following the signing of Toni Martinez.

Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao expressed shock Thursday at President Benigno Aquino’s claim that Islamic militants planned to kidnap him, and said the alleged plot should not have been made public.