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Clarence Seedorf backs Super Eagles to win AFCON title
Cameroon head coach Clarence Seedorf believes the Super Eagles have what it takes to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Indomitable Lions’ hopes of winning a back to back title ended on…
Video: Kanu dances with Eagles after Cameroon’s defeat
Former Super Eagles Captain Kanu Nwankwo has expressed satisfaction over Nigeria’s 3-2 defeat of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Saturday’s round of 16 clashes at the ongoing Africa Cup of…
Dollar Rain: Each Super Eagles player pocket $37,500 for beating Cameroon
Super Eagles players are expected to pocket at least $30,000 each for Saturday’s hard-earned 3-2 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in AFCON 2019 Round of 16 encounter at the…
U.S.-based Nigerian boxer `feared by opponents’ cries out for sponsorship
United States-based Nigerian female boxing sensation, Helen Joseph, has cried out for sponsorship to salvage her career. Nicknamed “Iron Lady’’, Joseph told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
Fifa to expand women’s world cup, double prize money
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is proposing a five-point agenda to grow women’s football. The world football governing body is looking to capitalize on the success of the 2019 Women’s World…
Knockout Stage Of The 2019 AFCON Could Be Changed Over Match-Fixing Allegation
The entire knockout stage bracket of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations could be changed, after Herald Newspaper claimed that Zimbabwe threw their last group f The Warriors were dumped out of the…
Ajax star arrives in Barcelona to seal deal, reveals why he chose LaLiga club
Ajax midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, arrived in Spain on Thursday, ahead of his unveiling today.De Jong said “it was dream move”, after joining the LaLiga champions for £67million.The Dutchman was due to undergo medical tests,…
Joao Felix overthrows Ronaldo as most expensive Portuguese player
Atletico Madrid on Wednesday signed 19-year-old Portuguese striker Joao Felix from Benfica for 126 million euros ($142 million), the clubs announced. The fee is a record for a Portuguese club…
Frank Lampard appointed Chelsea manager
Frank Lampard has been appointed as Chelsea FC manager on a three-year deal. The Blues legend, who joins after just one season in charge of Derby, is expected to replace Maurizio Sarri after the Italian…
Messi fumes after Copa America defeat to Brazil
Lionel Messi accused Copa America officials of favouring hosts Brazil after Argentina’s hopes were ended in Belo Horizonte. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino handed the Selecao a place in…
27-Year-Old Major League Baseball Player, Tyler, Found Dead In His Hotel Room
The Los Angeles Angels baseball team has confirmed the death of 27-year-old pitcher, Tyler Skaggs. The announcement was made on the team's Twitter page and came hours before they were scheduled…
Buhari fumes over Super Eagles unpaid allowances at AFCON
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed surprise at the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay the Super Eagles their match allowances in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt, even…
Luiz Suarez’s penalty miss send Uruguay out of Copa America
Barcelona’s star, Luiz Suarez missed a penalty as Uruguay crashed out of Copa America after a penalty shootout against lowly Peru. Peru progressed to the Semi-finals and will meet Chile for a place in…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka signs 5-year deal with Man United from Crystal Palace
Premier League giants Manchester United on Saturday, June 29, confirmed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace.The 21-year-old right back signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further…
PSG ask Barcelona, Madrid pay €222m for Neymar – Reports
Le Parisien has reported that French champions, Paris Saint Germain have cut their €300million market price for world’s most expensive player, Neymar Jr. According to the newspaper, PSG would…
I am proud to play for Nigeria — Ola Aina
SUPER Eagles’ defender Ola Aina is happy to star for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Former England youth international has 10 caps for the three-time winners and 2013…
Messi’s look-alike denies tricking 23 women
Lionel Messi’s Iranian doppelganger Reza Parastesh has denied tricking 23 women in his native country into sleeping with him after taking on the Argentine football icon’s identity to seduce them.Spanish sports publications…
Neymar wants to return, says Barca vice-president
Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner has confirmed that Neymar really wants a potential Camp Nou return. However, that’s only the player’s own ‘manifestation’, as Cardoner has put it. Apparently,…
Kroos reveals ‘everyone was happy’ when Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s shock exit from the club last summer “made everyone happy”. Ronaldo left the Santiago Bernabeu after helping the Spanish giants win…
I smoke 60 cigarettes a day, says new Juventus coach
New Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has confessed to smoking 60 cigarettes a day. The 60-year-old former banker is not only well known for his playing style but also his smoking habits. He averages…
FIFA defends VAR ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the group stage of the women’s World Cup in France. The Video Assistant Referee…
How Man Believed To Be Lionel Messi Slept With Over 20 Women With His Looks (Photos)
A man in Iran has allegedly slept with 23 women by pretending to be footballer, Lionel Messi because of their uncanny resemblance. The suspect has denied conning the women into sleeping with him. Reza Parastesh, who is known as…
Roman Abramovich makes promise to Frank Lampard, Chelsea fans
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has made a promise to Chelsea fans and Frank Lampard who is in pole position to replace Maurizio Sarri as the new manager. The report in The Express Sport says…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Man Utd reach agreement with Crystal Palace to sign defender
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The deal is worth £50m and the 21-year-old Englishman is likely to travel for a medical imminently before…