LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Ugandans are mourning the death at 27 of one of the country’s best-known footballers after he was beaten by suspected robbers near his home in the capital, Kampala. Police said David Owori was fatally assaulted after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings, prompting an outpouring of…
LAGOS AUGUST 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Egypt 6-2 in their final Group C fixture. The defending champions entered match day three knowing only a win would do, and they delivered in emphatic fashion, scoring six times to book their…
LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Osimhen has been the biggest star in Turkey since he moved to Galatasaray, but that is no longer the case. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has lost his status as the biggest player in the Turkish Super Lig. Salah replaces Osimhen as Turkey’s biggest star Osimhen has been the top player since…
LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements, The PUNCH reports. Bonfrère led a talented generation…
LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-At age 49, Brock Lesnar has finally put a bow on one of the most decorated combat sports careers of all-time. The former WWE and UFC champion announced his retirement from combat sports Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” following his much-celebrated WWE program with Oba Femi, which culminated in a Hell…
LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Infantino’s administration is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams. According to The Sun, the proposal states that the next World Cup will feature 64 teams. The current FIFA tournament features 48 teams, replacing the previous format of 32 teams. FIFA issued a brief sharing the…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-At least two Premier League clubs are now reported to have renewed interest to sign Victor Osimhen. Premier League team Tottenham are interested in the Galatasaray striker Osimhen. It is stated that there has not yet been any official contact, but that new developments could occur in the coming days. Manchester United are also interested in…
LAGOS JULY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Idi Amin’s grandson was disqualified for a head butt in the third round of his opening super-heavyweight bout against England’s Damar Thomas at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Twenty-five year old Aziz Abdul, who arrived on a mission to become “the new king of Scotland,” was penalised three times for fouls and…
