AFN Awaits World Athletics Decision After Appeal Court Ruling

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4 weeks ago

September 29, 2020

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AFN Awaits WA Decision After Appeal Court Ruling

World Athletics is expected to rule on whether Ibrahim Gusau remains the president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.

On Friday, the court had dismissed an appeal filed by the ministry of youth and sports development.

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The AFN had been in crisis after the wing of the federation led by Gusau declared autonomy from the sports ministry last December.

Another faction led by Gusau’s vice president, Olamide George, suspended him as president.

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Lewis Hamilton Wins Portuguese GP To Break Michael Schumacher’s F1 Record

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12 hours ago

October 26, 2020

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Lewis Hamilton Wins Portuguese GP To Break Michael Schumacher's F1 Record

Lewis Hamilton now holds the record for the most Grand Prix wins with his 92nd success in Formula One.

Hamilton has become the driver with the most race wins in history at the Portuguese Grand Prix.

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Two weeks after equalling the huge haul of 91 wins set by Michael Schumacher in 2006, Hamilton now holds the prestigious record outright.

Hamilton leads the drivers’ championship by 77 points with five races to go, and just 130 points left for which to play.

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Pulev Confirms Fight With Joshua Fixed For December 12

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2 weeks ago

October 14, 2020

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Pulev Confirms Fight With Joshua Fixed For December 12

The date and place are now known for the world heavyweight boxing championship between Anthony Joshua and Bulgarian boxer, Kubrat Pulev. The fight will take place in London on December the twelfth.

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The fight was originally scheduled for June but had to be postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus And Will Miss Portugal’s Game Against Sweden

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2 weeks ago

October 13, 2020

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus And Will Miss Portugal's Game Against Sweden

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo has on Tuesday tested positive for the coronavirus.

According to the Portuguese football federation, Ronaldo will now undertake a period in quarantine after contracting COVID-19 while away on international duty

The federation stated in a statement released that “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from training with the national team after a positive test for COVID-19, so he will not face Sweden, adding that “the Portugal international is doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation.

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The 35-year-old played the full 90 minutes of Portugal’s 0-0 draw with France on Sunday, winning his 167th international cap in the process.

Portugal and France lead Group 3 with seven points each after three matches.

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The Portuguese star is also set to miss Juventus’ trip to Crotone in Serie A this weekend, as well as their Champions League group stage opener against Dynamo Kiev on October 20.

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