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Soccer legend Roger Milla is 58 today: Road to global stardom
When the Cameroon’s president demanded that a soon-to-turn 38-year-old striker, Roger Milla be included in the World Cup squad, it was seen as a new low for African football.…
COVID-19: ICC recommends rule to ban use of saliva on balls
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended rules to ban the use of saliva to shine cricket balls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
A statement on ICC website on…
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, to sign new contract
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will sign a new contract next week after agreeing on terms to extend his four-year stay with one of Africa’s football powerhouses, the national…
Arsenal offer £22million to sign Super Eagles player
Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis, is set to leave Club Brugge this summer after three years at the club.
Denis almost left last summer, but the arrival of Philippe Clement as the manager made…
English Premier League clubs to resume training from Tuesday
Premier League clubs will return to training on Tuesday(today) after agreeing to allow “small group” sessions to begin, the first step on the road to a return to…
Jollof rice, my favourite meal in lockdown – Tammy Abraham
Tammy Abraham has outlined his everyday activity as the lockdown continues although he has admitted cooking food has not been taking up any of his time. The Chelsea…
We are probing Lacazette over balloon incident – Arsenal
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is being investigated by the club after a video emerged online where he is seen inhaling gas from a balloon, according to media reports on Sunday.
The…
Haaland shines as Dortmund beat Schalke on Bundesliga return
Erling Haaland, Norwegian star, was the centre of attention on Saturday as Borussia Dortmund overpowered Schalke 04 in an entertaining return to Bundesliga action.
The German Bundesliga became the…
Adepoju, Shorunmu counsel Ighalo on transfer deadlock
Former Nigerian Internationals, Mutiu Adepoju and Ike Shorunmu believe Odion Ighalo needs a clear head to decide his future with Manchester United.
While the Nigerian…
Rashidi Yekini: The untold story of ‘The Goalsfather’
Such is the myth surrounding Nigeria’s all-time goal scorer Rashidi Yekini that the secrecy that accentuated his personae could at best be unravelled by those that had a close affinity…
Mikel listed in five most annoying players
Mark Clattenburg has refereed the world’s greatest players and taken charge of the biggest matches, including finals of the European Championship, Champions League and FA Cup.…
Rich List: Ighalo makes top five
They are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world so it perhaps unsurprising to see Manchester United dominate the Sunday Times Rich List for those aged 30 or under.
There are five players inside…
Dele Alli attacked by knife-wielding thieves at his home in London
It was a traumatising experience for Dele Alli, as the Tottenham star was beaten and robbed by masked knife-wielding thieves who broke into his home during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
According to The Sun, Dele was in a room…
Coronavirus rule: Tackling to be banned when football returns
Players in the English Premier League (EPL) will be prohibited from tackling while pitches will have to be disinfected when clubs return to training, a report indicates.
The…
WWE Women Champion, Becky Lynch pregnant
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Women champion, Becky Lynch is pregnant with her fiance, Seth Rollins.
Lynch announced that she was pregnant amidst tears of joy on Monday, as…
…Ighalo trains in public park
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo maintained his fitness levels ahead of a possible restart to the season by training in a Cheshire park on Monday.
The Nigerian…
Venue for Joshua-Pulev fight to be decided May ending
A location for Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Kubrat Pulev will be decided within the next three weeks, according to the Bulgarian’s manager.
The Brit was due to…
Bundesliga teams in isolation ahead of season restart
German soccer teams started the week in isolation on Monday after going into seven-day quarantine ahead of the Bundesliga season restart on Saturday.
Club bosses all…
COVID-19: Premier League to resume on June 1
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the English Premier League (EPL) is expected to resume behind closed doors as from June 1.
The British government gave the green light to resume the season in a…
“Lifting my family out of poverty my greatest achievement” – Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has insisted that his greatest success is to provide for the needs of his family and equally take them out of trouble.
One of three brothers and with four sisters, the…
Ighalo’s future at Man Utd in doubt as Shanghai Shenhua makes fresh demand
Manchester United could be without Odion Ighalo for their remaining fixtures, as Shanghai Shenhua expects him to return from his loan spell by July, according to Sky Sports.
Ighalo has impressed in his short spell at Old Trafford…
“Odion Ighalo Is Not Worth The £20 Million Price” – Gary Neville
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has advised the club against spending £20m on striker, Odion Ighalo.
The ex-Super Eagles striker, who is on loan from Chinese side…
Drogba edges Ibrahimovic for best striker title in Ligue 1
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has narrowly beaten Zlatan Ibrahimovic to be named Ligue 1’s greatest striker of the last 20 years.
Drogba, now 42, saw off the Swede by…
Covid-19: EPL rapid testing sparks outcry
THE Premier League has agreed a £4m deal with the Hong Kong biotechnology company Prenetics to provide coronavirus testing for players and staff, which is due to start next week.
Premier…