British heavyweight fighter, Tyson Fury has vowed to beat Ukrainian’s Oleksandr Usyk when both men fight in December. Fury also promised to beat Daniel Dubois and take all his belts back after beating Usyk. He spoke after Anthony Joshua’s shock defeat to Dubois at Wembley on Saturday evening. Recall that Tyson had lost to Usyk via split decision when the two heavyweight boxers met in May. This victory ensured Usyk to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Speaking after Dubois knocked Joshua out in the fifth round, Fury who was sat ringside at Wembley, said…
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Substitute Victor Boniface scored the winning goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-3 home win against Wolfsburg Sunday. Boniface took the place of Patrick Schick in the 66th minute. The 23-year-old fired home the winning goal deep into stoppage time. DAILY POST recalls the striker bagged a brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 win at Hoffenheim last weekend. The Nigerian has now scored three goals in the Bundesliga this season. His international teammate, Nathan Tella was not named in the matchday squad by the hosts. Bundesliga: Super-sub Boniface steers Leverkusen to home victory
The Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, has emphasized the need for schools in the state to promptly comply with the September 23, 2024 resumption date by ensuring that teachers are ready to commence academic activities immediately. This is even as ASUBEB advised schools not to use schoolchildren in the clearing of bushy school compounds, on resumption day. Recall that the Abia State government had postponed the resumption of schools from September 16 to September 23 because of last Monday’s Public Holiday. Speaking to newsmen in Umuahia, Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Lydia Onuoha warned that defaulting schools would be…
Nasarawa United technical director, Kabiru Dogo has pleaded for patience from the club’s supporters following his side’s home loss to El-Kanemi Warriors The Solid Miners suffered a 4-3 loss to El-Kanemi in a matchday three fixture on Saturday. Dogo assured the supporters that his team will bounce back from the defeat. “I want to plead with our loyal supporters and fans never to give up on us,” Dogo made the plea after the loss to El-Kanemi Warriors. “We will bounce back stronger and better. “In our next game against Ikorodu City in Lagos, we can get a win there. Never…
A devastating explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, has killed at least 51 people, marking one of the deadliest workplace accidents in the country in years, according to state media. The blast occurred on Saturday night around 9:00pm local time (1730 GMT) at the mine in South Khorasan province. According to reports, approximately 70 workers were present at the site during the incident and 20 others were injured. Earlier reports placed the death toll at 30, but officials have since confirmed the number of deceased has risen to 51, as more bodies…
Ukpor Community has defeated Unubi in the final of the inaugural Unity Cup in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State. The competition was played by 10 towns from Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State to promote unity in the LGA. Ukpor beat Unubi 3-0 to win the competition and were crowned the first-ever champions. The winners, runners-up and third place were given different categories of prizes. Each of the remaining seven towns also got recognition for their participation and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Speaking to newsmen, Kingsley Obiukwu, noted that the competition was designed not only to showcase the pool…
Lobi Stars have handed head coach, Eugene Agagbe, a five-game ultimatum following the team’s poor start to the new season. The Makurdi club are yet to record a win in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Agagbe’s side lost 1-0 to Rivers United at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday. The Benue club have recorded one win from two games this season. DAILY POST learnt that the management of the club held a meeting with Agagbe on Saturday where he was tasked with the responsibility of turning the fortunes of the club around. Lobi Stars will face Enyimba in…
A mass shooting in Birmingham’s busy nightlife district late Saturday night has left four people dead and over 20 others injured. The tragic incident occurred on 20th Street near Magnolia Avenue in the Five Points South area, a popular hub for entertainment in the city. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire just after 11pm. Officer Truman Fitzgerald confirmed that “dozens of gunshot victims” were found at the scene, with at least four suffering life-threatening injuries. Three victims—identified as two men and a woman—were declared dead at the scene while a fourth person succumbed to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has adjourned the ongoing collation of Edo State Governorship election results until 5:00 pm. Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Returning Officer for the election, made the announcement at the collation center in Benin City at about 2:19 pm on Sunday. The announcement was made after the Commission successfully announced results from 16 local government areas. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is leading in the results declared so far and is closely followed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asue Ighodalo. APC is leading in 10…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has hailed defensive midfielder Rico Lewis ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday evening. Guardiola said the 19-year-old is so smart, adding that he can play every position. “Rico Lewis can play every position. He’s so smart. “Ask 20 players: what is your position? They say: I play holding midfield, winger… Rico plays football!”. “If you put him in one position, he knows exactly what he has to do,” Guardiola said via @City_Xtra. Rico Lewis will hope to feature for Man City against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. EPL: He’s so…