Corruption: Senegalese Ex-IAAF Boss, Diak Faces Four Year Jail Term

LAGOS JUNE 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-French prosecutors on Wednesday requested a four-year jail term and a fine of 500,000 euros ($562,000) for Lamine Diack, the former IAAF president standing trial for corruption, money laundering and breach of trust. Prosecutors said that Diack, an 87-year-old Senegalese who led track and field’s governing body for nearly 16 years, directly…

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Nigerian Wrestler, Apollo Crew Wins WWE United States Title Defense 24 Hours After Backlash

LAGOS JUNE 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Apollo Crews has yet again defended his first World Wrestling Entertainment championship in great scenario on the latest episode of Monday night RAW. The Benue State original showed little of fatigue or tiredness as another mysterious competitor knocked on his door as a challenger for the WWE United States Championship. Former United…

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Premier League Resumes As The Complete Schedule For The Remaining Fixtures Emerges

LAGOS JUNE 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After a three-month absence, the Premier League will restart on Wednesday. Aston Villa host Sheffield United to get things off and running before Manchester City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium for a fixture that was postponed on March 11 after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19. Those games precede a full…

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Throwback: FIFA Hails Oliseh’s Wonder Goal Against Spain At 1998 World Cup

LAGOS JUNE 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-World football governing body, FIFA, has again showered encomiums on the wonder goal scored by former Nigerian skipper Sunday Oliseh against Spain at the France 1998 World Cup. Recalling Oliseh’s strike on its 22nd year-anniversary, FIFA shared a clip of the goal on the Federation’s Twitter handle with these words: “Sunday Oliseh…

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