professionials

49-year-old professional boxer dies in a title fight in Thailand

Former light heavyweight boxer Christian Daghio has been reported dead after being knocked out in a fight in Bangkok. The Italian born Thailand based pugilist was said to have passed away in hospital on Friday due to injuries suffered during the WBC Asia title

Aww!! Professional Tennis Player 'Serena Williams' Is 20 Weeks Pregnant (Photo)

World number two, Serena Williams, has taken to social media to announce she is pregnant. The 35-year-old posted a picture of herself on Snapchat posing in a mirror with the message: "20 weeks". This means that Serena, who won a record 23rd Grand Slam in Australia

How 51 Lagos Teachers Fail Professional Exam - New Report Reveals

It has been revealed that as many as 51 teachers failed the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in Lagos State. Mr Gbolahan Enilolobo, the state coordinator of the council, told the News

'95% of Nigeria artistes are semi-professional beggars' - Music executive, KC Oguejiofor

Nigerian music executive and critic, KC Oguejiofor has said most artistes in the country are 'semi-professional beggars'. According to him, 'It is not a trend that started now anyways, but the level of begging is partly why we have a messed up industry. An

John Terry 'set to be named manager of Saudi Professional League side'

Chelsea legend John Terry is reportedly closing in on a deal to become a manager in the Saudi Professional League. Terry is often regarded as one of the finest defenders to ever play in the Premier League. During his time as a player, he made more than 700

No more torture of suspects; we now conduct professional interviews - Police

The Nigeria Police Force said its officers will no longer torture suspects whenever they are arrested and held in the custody. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi stated this in an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday. His comment

Tears in England as defender of English professional football club dies at 23

Morecambe defender Christian Mbulu on Tuesday, May 26, passed away. The 23-year-old who once had a stint with Motherwell FC started his very short career at Millwall before playing for Brentwood, Braintree and Crewe Alexandria. Mbulu who was born in London

Heartbreak in Turkey as top professional footballer kills his 5-year-old son in hospital

Turkish footballer Cevher Toktas has reportedly confessed that he killed his five-year-old son in the hospital because he does not like seeing the face of the child despite been his father. The 32-year-old is reported to have gone to the police station to

Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer, Ugwuonye Barred From Legal Practice In Nigeria Due to Professional Misconduct

Lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emeka Ephraim Ugwuonye has been temporarily banned from legal practice in Nigeria. Ugwuonye recently joined the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu. The former United States-based Nigerian lawyer, who was

Crucial Juventus star set to sign new contract, to play professional football until 44

There are reports that Juventus are preparing to offer their 42-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon yet another contract which will see him remain at the club until he is 44, Sport Bible reports. Buffon's latest contract lapses in the summer of 2021, but

Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk signs one-year professional football contract with Ukrainian Premier League team

Boxing's WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion, Oleksandr Usyk has now officially signed a one-year professional football contract with Ukrainian Premier League team FC Polissya. Usyk came on as a substitute for the club in a friendly last year and could

Video: Al Nassr FC 3 - 1 Al Ettifaq (Dec-22-2023) Saudi Professional League Highlights

Al Nassr closed the gap at the top of the Saudi Pro League back to 10 points after easing to a 3-1 victory over Al Ettifaq. Al Hilal thrashed Abha 7-0 on Thursday, meaning Al Nassr's own title hopes will be out of their hands for as long as the leaders continue

Video: Al Ittihad 2 - 5 Al Nassr FC (Dec-26-2023) Saudi Professional League Highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo duly slotted home from the spot for the second time in the game and Al Nassr were cruising. The first half was dominated by the visitors despite the men from Jeddah going ahead from a fine individual effort from Moroccan striker Abderrazak

'It was fun while it lasted' - Usain Bolt gives up on professional football career

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world's fastest man, Usain Bolt has given up on his bid to become a professional football player, saying "it was fun while it lasted." This comes after the 32-year-old Jamaican who spent eight weeks at A-League club Central

Transfer News: Joselu open to Man United move; Fletcher twins sign professional Man Utd contracts

Joselu open to Man United move Spanish forward Joselu is reportedly open to the chance of joining Manchester United this summer if Real Madrid doesn't make his loan stay permanent. According to transfer insider Dean Jones (via GIVEMESPORT), Manchester United

"She don turn pro" - Schoolgirl smokes cigarettes like a professional while her mates are in school

A school girl has become the center of attention and evoked sympathy on social media as she smokes cigarettes like a professional in a video. In the footage, the young girl sits comfortably with a cigarette in hand, expertly inhaling and exhaling smoke, capturing

Usain Bolt on fire as he scores first ever brace in his professional football career

Usain Bolt was in the best form of his life on Friday morning, October 12, scoring two goals for Central Coast Mariners in a trial match against Macarthur South West United. The 32-year-old 100 meters world record holder and eight-time Olympic gold medal winner

Meet Mario Mosbock, the footballer who retired at 21 to become a professional poker player

Former footballer Mario Mosbock retired at the age of just 21 and ended up making over £1 million. Austrian Mosbock spent four years playing for SKN St. Polten's reserve and first team between 2014 and 2017. After making 20 appearances for Polten, Mosbock