LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Despite Deontay Wilder’s unexpected loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia last week, Nigerian-born promoter, Dr Adrian Ogun, has said that plans are still on for the former WBC champion to fight Anthony Joshua in Nigeria. Adrian explained that the initiative was aimed at reigniting the interest in boxing, saying that since…
LAGOS DECEMBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen was sent off as nine-man Napoli crashed to a 2-0 defeat away to Roma on Saturday in the Serie A. It summed up Napoli’s miserable week that also saw them lose 4-0 to Frosinone in the Copa Italia. The Nigerian got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after…
LAGOS DECEMBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The old Anthony Joshus is back but whatever is left of Deontay Wilder has disappeared into the Alabama wilderness from which he came. By the time AJ came to the ring in Ryadh the bottom had dropped out of the hundred million dollars superfight planned for March 9 back in the Arabian…
LAGOS DECEMBER 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Pep Guardiola has made history of the both club and personal variety after leading Manchester City into, and winning, its first FIFA Club World Cup. City became the fourth Premier League team to win the tournament by beating Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 in the 2023 final on Friday. Guardiola, for his part,…
LAGOS DECEMBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up in the latest FIFA ranking released by the world football governing body on June 29, 2023. The Super Eagles were ranked 40th in the last ranking released in April but have now moved up to 39th. The three-time African champions gained a total of 5.68 to…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Luton captain, Tom Lockyer collapsed during their Premier League game at Bournemouth on Saturday. The game was at 1-1 when Lockyer fell around the centre circle without anyone close to him in the 58th minute. Medics rushed to attend to the defender and he was eventually stretched off. According to Sky Sports,…
LAGOS DECEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The set of six shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar sold for $7.803 million at auction yesterday at Sotheby’s New York. “These historic shirts are not only a tangible reminder of one of the most important moments in the history of sports, but…
LAGOS DECEMBER 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Real Madrid have sealed €42 million in bonus for their flawless record winning all their Champions League group stage games. The Spanish giants won all six of their matches against Napoli, Braga, and Union Berlin. Aside the pride of securing the top spot, this achievement comes with a substantial financial bonus for…