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Alexis Sanchez is a disaster for Manchester United – Gary Neville
Alexis Sanchez has “been a disaster” for Manchester United, admits Gary Neville, with the Red Devils legend looking for the Chile international to be moved on before transfer windows…
NFF receives documents on FIFA Ethics Committee’s decision on Siasia
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday disclosed that it has received documents on the FIFA investigation and subsequent life ban of former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia.…
AfroBasket: President Buhari showers praises on victorious D’Tigress
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the national female basketball team, D’Tigress, for a highly impressive outing at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2019 in Dakar, Senegal.…
I knew I’ll score against Chelsea, says Ndidi
SUPER Eagles’ star, Wilfred Ndidi said he knew he would score in yesterday’s English Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City which ended 1-1 at the Stamford Bridge. The Foxes’…
2019 AFROBASKET: Nigeria beats Senegal to retain title
D’TIGRESS of Nigeria survived a late rally to beat host Senegal 60-55 and retain the Women Afrobasket title In Dakar on Sunday. The D’Tigress looked to be coasting home after the third quarter…
We sneaked girls into Eagles camp – Pastor Taribo confesses
Former Super Eagles hard-as-nails defender Taribo West has sensationally revealed how he and his national teammates sneaked women – both local and foreign – into camp during national assignments. The former AC Milan…
‘Your children need help’ — D’Tigers begs Buhari for funds to attend 2019 FIBA World Cup
With two weeks to the 2019 FIBA men’s basketball World Cup, Musa Adamu, general manager of D’Tigers has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to help the team attend the mundial in…
VAR on coffee break?: Guardiola mocks inconsistency
Pep Guardiola has mocked the Video Assistant Referee(VAR) for inconsistency after Manchester City were denied a late winner in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham. He even suggested that the VAR…
FIFA ban: I’m going through stress – Siasia calls for calm
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia on Saturday appealed for calm over news of his life ban from the game by world football governing body FIFA on Friday. Siasia was banned for…
Tottenham winning a trophy is not compulsory – Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino says winning a trophy this season is a purely personal objective and not a barometer for Tottenham as a club. On the eve of his sixth campaign in charge, Spurs…
Atletico call off Rodrigo $60m transfer offer
Valencia general director Mateu Alemany has revealed Atletico Madrid’s offer for Rodrigo is “no longer on the table” ahead of the new La Liga campaign. The Spanish international had…
BREAKING: Barcelona agree to loan Coutinho to Bayern
Barcelona have an “agreement in principle” to send Philippe Coutinho on loan to Bayern Munich.Coutinho was left out of the squad for Barca’s La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao on Friday, with club director…
Siasia denies wrongdoing, vows to fight FIFA ban
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has expressed shock over his ban by FIFA and accused the world soccer ruling body of dishing out punishment without contacting him.…
BREAKING: FIFA bans Siasia for life over bribe, match manipulation
Samson Siasia has been banned for life by FIFA after being found guilty over bribery and manipulation of matches. The former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach has been banned from all…
Chelsea Condemn Racist Abuse Of Tammy Abraham
Chelsea have condemned "abhorrent posts" aimed at Tammy Abraham after the club's Super Cup defeat by Liverpool in Istanbul. Striker Abraham, 21, was targeted on social media with racist abuse…
EXPOSED: How NFF spent millions on an all-expense trip paid for by CAF
Despite provisions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) spent at least $19,000 (N4 million) as travel allowance for three of its officials…
Gov. Emeka Ihedioha appoints Kanu Nwankwo as aide on sports
Former Arsenal player, Kanu Nwankwo has been appointed Senior Special Assistant on Sports to the Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha.This is contained in a statement disclosed by Izuchukwu Akwarandu, new media aide to…
Want to see Man City haul of trophies? Be in Lagos on Aug 31
The 2018/19 English Premier League champions, Manchester City Football Club, will be parading both their men’s and women’s haul of trophies for their fans in Lagos. Pep Guardiola’s men clinched the EPL title with a…
I quit Arsenal for Everton to break free from youngster tag – Iwobi declares
Everton newcomer, Alex Iwobi has revealed that he left Arsenal to break free from the “youngster tag” he has carried since bursting onto the scene, reports squawka.com. The 23-year-old completed a deadline day switch…
Real Madrid, Barcelona offer six players to PSG for Neymar
Real Madrid and Barcelona have offered three players each to PSG in their quest to land Neymar. Both clubs are desperate to outdo eachother in the pursuit of the Brazilian forward.…
IBF grants Andy Ruiz exception for Anthony Joshua rematch
The IBF has given IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz Jr. an exception to delay his mandatory defence against contender, Kubrat Pulev in order to face former champion…
Frappart first female referee for UEFA Super Cup undaunted
France’s Stephanie Frappart has no concerns about the scrutiny she will face in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea when she becomes the first woman to referee a…
Emenalo departs as Monaco sporting director
Michael Emenalo has left his role of sporting director at Monaco after nearly two years in the job, the Ligue 1 side has confirmed. The Nigerian, who was appointed in November 2017 after…
Barcelona increase offer for Neymar in player-plus-cash transfer proposal
Barcelona have stepped up their interest in Neymar with a €60million (£55m) plus Philippe Coutinho offer for the wantaway Paris Saint-Germain star. Neymar left the Spanish giants for…