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Ansu Fati Barcelona’s new kid on the block from Guinea Bissau(Photos)
Move over Antoine Griezmann, you were not the only star of the Barcelona demolition work over Real Betis at Camp Nou, despite your brace and after-goal theatrics. The night belonged…
Griezmann takes control from off-duty Messi at Camp Nou
An Antoine Griezmann double allowed Barcelona to return to winning ways with an emphatic 5-2 La Liga win over Real Betis on Sunday. After the champions were surprisingly beaten 1-0 by…
It’s hard to leave Nigeria – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says he feels loved by Nigerians, a major reason he’s attached to the country and the national team.But the German, who holds a French passport, admits that there’s a section of…
Iranian women can now watch World Cup qualifier, first time since 1979
Iranian female fans will be allowed entry into the stadium to watch men’s football World Cup qualifying match coming up in October in the Islamic Republic. The official IRNA…
Racist abuse ‘only makes me stronger’ says Pogba
Paul Pogba says he is ready to fight against racist abuse after the Manchester United star and his team-mate Marcus Rashford were subjected to social media taunts following their penalty misses.Pogba was the…
I will end Anthony Joshua’s career December 7 – Andy Ruiz
Defending world heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed to end former champion, Anthony Joshua’s career on December 7. The two fighters met earlier in June, 2019 as Ruiz brutally…
EPL: Crystal Palace stun Man. United at Old Trafford
Crystal Palace stunned Manchester United with an injury-time winner to record their first victory at Old Trafford since 1989. Full-back Patrick van Aanholt scored in the 93rd minute,…
Minister pledges rehabilitation of Moshood Abiola National Stadium
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has pledged to ensure the urgent rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja in line with international best practice. The…
Unai Emery brutally tells Shkodran Mustafi to leave Arsenal
Sometimes you just have to come out and say something and bluntly as possible. Arsenal have not managed to sell Shkodran Mustafi or Mohamed Elneny yet this summer and, with just over…
No Longer Business as Usual in Sports – Dare Warns
The new Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has pledged to give equal attention to the development of sports and the youths as he strives to reposition the ministry.He insisted that it is no…
Ex-Ghana international, Junior Agogo is dead
Former Black Stars of Ghana player, Junior Agogo died on Thursday in London at the age of 40. According to GHANAsoccernet.com, the former Zamalek player passed in London on Thursday…
JUST IN: Ex-Super Falcons striker Ifeanyi Chiejine dies at 36
Ifeanyichukwu Chiejine, former Super Falcons player, has died after a brief illness, said the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday. The country’s football federation took to…
Daniel Sturridge complete move to Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor have confirmed the signing of Daniel Sturridge from Liverpool. Daniel Sturridge has joined the Turkish club on a three-year contract. The former England striker moved to Turkey…
Fiorentina sign Franck Ribery
Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribery has signed for Fiorentina, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday. The 36-year-old, who won a record nine Bundesliga titles during his stay in…
I will never like Samir Nasri – Frimpong opens up on feud
Emmanuel Frimpong has revealed he and former colleague Samir Nasri did not get on and has described the former Gunners midfielder as a “bully”. Frimpong has now retired from football…
Manchester United to me Twitter over Pogba abuse row
Twitter and Manchester United representatives will meet within the next few weeks to discuss the racist abuse aimed at Paul Pogba following Monday night’s game with Wolves. (Sky Sports)
I can still play for Nigeria – Tammy Abraham
Chelsea forward, Tammy Abraham, says he has not closed the door on playing for the Super Eagles.The forward, who has two caps for the Three Lions in friendly games, was quoted by aclsports.com as saying he had not ruled…
Manchester United ‘disgusted’ by Pogba racial abuse
Manchester United have condemned the racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba on social media after the club's draw with Wolves. Pogba was targeted after failing to score a penalty in the 1-1 draw at…
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…