‘Bus would be better’ — Nigerians react over car used to pick Super Eagles players from airport
Nigerians on social media have reacted after a 2008 Toyota Avalon was reportedly used to pick up Super Eagles players from the airport ahead of their 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash against Madagascar in Uyo.
Ali public funeral on Friday in Louisville
A public funeral procession and memorial service for boxing legend Muhammad Ali will take place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, a family spokesman said Saturday.
Foreman recalls charismatic foe, and friend, Muhammad Ali
George Foreman no longer wonders why a devastating defeat at the hands of Muhammad Ali in the fabled Rumble in the Jungle of 1974 proved the catalyst for an enduring friendship.
Muhammad Ali knocked out by Parkinson’s, say specialists
One of Muhammad Ali’s greatest battles was not in the ring but against Parkinson’s disease, which severely hampered his speech and motor skills in the last three decades of his life.
Obama hails Ali as champion ‘who fought for what was right’
President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to late boxing great Muhammad Ali, saying that he was a towering champion “who fought for what was right” not just in the ring but outside it as well.
Mohammed Ali: Nigerians morn as `The Greatest’ passes away
Chuka Momah, a prolific boxing analyst on Saturday described Mohammed Ali, who died on Friday, as a boxer of exemplary humanity, whose legacy would always be remembered and cherished.
