President Buhari mourns Pele
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined world leaders in expressing grief over the death of Brazilian soccer legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele who died on Thursday. The world’s…
Pele of Brazil dies at 82
Brazilian Professional Footballer, Edson Arantes do Nascimento also known as Pelé dies of Colon Cancer at the age of 82. His daughter made the announcement on her Instagram page Pele,…
Cocaine: NDLEA arrests ex-footballer, Brazil returnee for trafficking
The NDLEA has arrested an ex-footballer, Emmanuel Okafor, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja for cocaine trafficking. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday…
Brazilian footballer sacked for kicking refree in head
A Brazilian footballer was arrested and sacked by his membership after kicking a referee in the head throughout a second-division recreation, knocking him unconscious, authorities stated. Sport Club Sao Paulo’s…
Pele congratulates Messi for creating new South American goalscoring record
Brazilian legend Pele congratulated Lionel Messi on Saturday for overtaking him as South America’s top goal scorer in international football. Messi surpassed Pele’s mark of 77 goals by scoring a…