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Mikel Obi signs for Kuwaiti club, leaves Stoke City
Former Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel has joined Al Kuwait SC, the Kuwaiti Premier League side on a year’s deal. The announcement…
Euro 2020 spreads COVID-19, UEFA slammed as irresponsible
The Euro 2020 soccer tournament was on Thursday blamed for a surge in coronavirus cases as fans flock stadiums, bars and spectator zones across Europe to watch the…
Messi no longer a Barcelona player – Laporta speaks
Lionel Messi is now a free agent has his contract with Barcelona ended on June 31st. As it stands now the Argentine is now eligible to sign with any other club if…
Sancho set for Man United, as Red devils agree fee with Dortmund
Jadon Sancho is poised to complete a long-mooted move to Manchester United after the Premier League giants agreed a fee with Borussia Dortmund for the…
‘Shut up and work’ — Dare hits Rohr over ‘attitude’ towards home-based Eagles
Sunday Dare, minister for youth and sports development, says the attitude of Gernot Rohr towards home-based players is “not acceptable”. TheCable had…
Euro 2020: We are all responsible for our exit – Lloris
Hugo Lloris maintained that France must avoid excuses after their dramatic penalty defeat by unfancied Switzerland. French captain, who had saved a…
Mbappe apologises for making France ‘incredibly sad’
France and PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing the decisive spot kick that made the world champions crash out of Euro 2020. Switzerland won the shootout 5-4 and…
England face Germany in Euro 2020 blockbuster after France make shock exit
England can avenge decades of hurt at the hands of Germany when they face their old rivals in a blockbuster Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday after the tournament was rocked by France’s stunning exit. Gareth…
Maradona’s doctor to be questioned about star’s death
Argentine prosecutors will on Monday question Diego Maradona’s personal physician, accused along with six other medical professionals of having neglected the ailing football icon in his final days.The appearance of…
Ronaldo ‘proud’ of Portugal’s efforts after Euro 2020 elimination
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday he was “proud” of holders Portugal’s efforts despite bowing out of Euro 2020 after the weekend’s 1-0 last 16 loss to Belgium. “We…
I’m Ready To Take Up Super Eagles Job If NFF Wants Me – Sunday Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his readiness to contribute his quota to the growth and development of Nigerian football. He…
I broke my leg for Nigeria but FG neglected me – Siasia laments
Former Super Eagles player Samson Siasia has hit out at the Federal Government for abandoning legends in their time of need. The former striker…
I was Abandoned by Government, Teammates during Life Ban Case – Siasia
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has expressed disappointment in how the Nigerian government and his Super Eagles teammates all abandoned him during his life ban case.…
Maradona psychiatrist denies blame in star’s death
The psychiatrist who was treating Diego Maradona when he died last November has denied any responsibility for his demise, which an expert panel has blamed on neglect, her lawyer said Friday. Agustina…
’94 Eagles hail Buhari after house gifts
Members of the Super Eagles who won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia have shared their excitement after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), gave them three-bedroom apartments, 27 years after…
27 years after, Buhari Allocates Houses To Tunisia ’94 Eagles
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the allocation of 3-bedroom house to each member of the Super Eagles squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994. This, according to a release…
UEFA scraps away goals rule
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has confirmed that the away goals rule will be abolished from all UEFA club competitions at the start of the…
FC Barcelona send birthday message to Messi as contract expires
FC Barcelona sent birthday greetings to Lionel Messi as the club captain turned 34 on Thursday, at a time when his future remains unresolved. The…
Germany face England in Euro 2020 Round of 16 [Fixture List]
Germany will face England and Belgium will play defending champions Portugal, as Euro 2020 entered the knockout stage on Wednesday. The first two matches on…
Chelsea striker Giroud agrees to join AC Milan
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has agreed a two-year contract with AC Milan worth €3.5 million (£3m) a year plus bonuses. According to Sky Italia, the 34-year-old’s…
Mikel Obi hints at possible collabo with Aliko Dangote
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has hinted at a possible collaboration between him and business mogul, Aliko Dangote. The ace Chelsea midfielder…
Siasia rejects five-year ban, will challenge CAS’ verdict on alleged match-fixing
Super Eagles Former Coach, Samson Siasia, does not accept the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) verdict on the match-fixing charge brought against him by world football governing body, FIFA, an associate…
Match fixing: Siasia’s life ban from football reduced to 5 years, backdated to 2019
Former Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia’s life-ban from football for bribery has been reduced to five years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS. The 53-year-old…
Man City prepare ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ bid for Kane
Premier League champions Manchester City are ready to table a £100m take-it-or-leave-it bid for Tottenham Hotspur hitman Harry Kane. The England captain…