President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), His Excellency, Thomas Bach has sent congratulations to Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President for the honor bestowed on him by the Government of Japan.
Read more: IOC President congratulates Gumel on Japanese honour
After AC Milan secured their first Serie A title in 11 years, head coach Stefano Pioli was left pleading for the return of his winner’s medal.
Read more: Coach’s medal stolen after AC Milan’s first title win since 2011
RS Berkane won the 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup after seeing off Orlando Pirates via a 5-4 penalty kicks shootout in the final match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Read more: RS Berkane beat Orlando Pirates to win second CAF Confederation Cup title
Pep Guardiola lauded Manchester City’s stars and title rivals, Liverpool, after Sunday’s breathless comeback victory secured a fourth Premier League triumph in five years and sparked bedlam.
Read more: Guardiola hails Manchester City achievement, credits title rivals Liverpool
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has joined the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in electing to strip Wimbledon of ranking points for 2022.
Read more: Sanctions against Russia: WTA joins ATP in stripping Wimbledon of ranking points
Following are the results of Match Day 29 fixtures played on Sunday and Saturday in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), as well as the dates of the remaining fixtures:
Chelsea defender Marco Alonso on Thursday scored a glorious equalizer to earn a 1-1 home draw with Leicester City, despite the hosts being wasteful on the night.
Read more: Wasteful Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw
FC Barcelona has made a first written transfer bid of 32 million euros (33.8 million dollars, or N19.2 billion) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
Read more: Lewandowski now FC Barcelona’s target, agent says Bayern Munich now history
Read more: Liverpool confirm victory parade for day after UEFA Champions League final match
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe thanked Real Madrid for their efforts as he took to Twitter on Sunday to explain his decision to stay in France.
Read more: Mbappe says he’ll be Real Madrid’s biggest fan for showing interest
Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Glasgow Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty kicks shootout on Wednesday in Seville.
Read more: Aribo’s goal insufficient for Glasgow Rangers to win Europa League
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Friday confirmed that Angel Di Maria would leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.
Read more: Flying Eagles qualify for 2023 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations
