WBC silver heavyweight champion Efe Ajagba in the early hours of today [Sunday] defeated Australia’s over Joe Goodall in their rematch on Sunday (Nigerian time). The hard-hitting Nigerian heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada. Referee Tony Weeks stopped their…
Jeremy Doku produced a sparkling performance as Manchester City moved top of the Premier League after a comfortable 6-1 win of Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium. The 21-year-old Belgium winger opened the scoring and proceeded to set up the next four. Bernardo Silva twice, Manuel Akanji and Foden were the beneficiaries City took off top-scorer Erling…
Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time winner against Fulham to alleviate the pressure on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag. United were heading for another game without a win or a goal when Fernandes drilled low past Bernd Leno from the edge of the box following a poor clearance. alScott McTominay thought he had given the…
Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has named late football icon Pele as his favourite footballer. In a commemorative event for World War II soldiers, Francis was asked to choose between Messi and the late Maradona. The 86-year-old replied that Pele is his favourite, citing the late Brazilian’s humility as the reason behind his…
EKWE-ANAEDO reported earlier that Australia gave Saudi Arabia an edge to win the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. In recent developments, Gianni has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup via his Instagram account. Ekweanaedo News understands that Saudi Arabia’s interest in hosting the…
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Engr. Mrs Francisca Nwafulugo has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to use sports to promote friendliness amongst multiethnic Nigerians with different religious and political affiliations. She noted that the general election which has come and gone frayed some nerves nationwide and advised that sports be used to…
The service for the England and Manchester United legend will be held on 13 November at Manchester Cathedral. Sir Bobby, hailed as one of England’s greatest players, died on 21 October aged 86, prompting tributes from around the world and silences observed in the weekend’s football matches. A procession to the cathedral will pass by…
Africa’s Football governing body Confederation of African Football CAF, has released the list of nominees for the men’s categories for the best African player Awards 2023, scheduled to hold next month in Marrakech, Morocco. Thirty players made the cut for the top prize; CAF African Player of the Year, whilst 20 players have been nominated…
Nigeria Female football team Super Falcons On Tuesday defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier Atletico Madrid’s Rasheedat Ajibade stole the show scoring twice to give the Nigerian girls a 5-1 aggregate win. The first leg of the tie ended 1-1 in Addis Ababa The win means Nigeria are…
Saudi Arabia is set to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after Australia withdrew its interest to bid for the tournament. Football Australia confirmed its decision only hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is the only other nation to bid. Australia’s governing body says it intends to focus its…
