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Eagles Head Coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that injured Moses Simon would not be fit to merit a berth in the final 23-man squad for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rohr stated this during…

Pictures have emerged showing foreigners proudly rocking the beautiful Super Eagles’ jersey after it sold out yesterday worldwide. After Nike received 3 million pre-orders, Nigeria’s World Cup kit was officially released for sale on…

The Super Eagles and the Three Lions will battle for bragging rights at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday. It will be the Eagles’ penultimate friendly match before heading to Russia for the World Cup. The Nigerian team was average…

There strong indications that erstwhile Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger is a contender to take over at Real Madrid, with bookies slashing odds on the Frenchman taking over at the Bernabeu as news of Zidane’s exit was confirmed. Wenger…

Football fans have gone crazy for Nigeria's new Nike kit as they queued up along Oxford Street on Friday morning to get their hands on it before it sells out. The kit has been a huge hit with fans for it's retro look and received over…

Frank Lampard has been appointed as coach of championship side Derby County. Lampard agreed on a three-year deal to take over at Pride Park in his first job in football management. The former Chelsea midfielder replaces Gary…

English Premier League giants Chelsea announced Thursday they had shelved plans for a new 60,000-seater stadium in London due to an “unfavourable investment climate”. “Chelsea Football Club announces today that it has put its new stadium…

Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Senate President Bukola Saraki (CON) has doled out the sum of N18m (50,0000USD) to the Super Eagles to help boost their morale for the Mundial. The Senate President has also pledged undisclosed…

Phil Jones may miss the pre- World Cup match against Nigeria at Wembley on Saturday.  It was revealed on Wednesday that the 26-year-old might be on off for the matchday to join his partner as the couple expects their baby. The…

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has overtaken a Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario among the top goalscorers in South American history. He  now needs only 14 more goals to become the all-time record scorer, according to Soccer Laduma. The…

Bayern Munich’s star striker Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the Bundesliga club this summer to seek “a new challenge”, his agent told Sport Bild on Wednesday. “Robert feels that he needs a change and a new challenge in his…

Legendary Nigeria midfielder Austin Okocha has been revealed as the player with the most dribbles in a FIFA World Cup match in 52 years. The rating was done by sports facts and stats website Opta Sports on their verified Twitter…

Serena Williams is now sporting her own superhero outfit as she makes her return to Grand Slam tennis. "I call it like my Wakanda-inspired catsuit. It's really fun," the American laughed, referencing the fictional Sub-Saharan…

Cristiano Ronaldo was a conspicuous absentee as Real Madrid launched their new shirts for next season, Skysports reports. Moments after securing his fourth Champions League title in the last five seasons with the Spanish giants, Ronaldo…

RAHEEM Sterling has triggered the fury of anti-gun campaigners — by unveiling a new tattoo of an M16 assault rifle on his right leg, The Sun reports. Sterling posted a picture of himself training with his England team-mates at St…

Brazil international Fabinho threw a midair bash to celebrate his £44million successful move to Liverpool from Monaco. Fabinho completed his transfer to Liverpool on Monday, signing a five-year deal with Jurgen Klopp’s side just two…

Russian Jewish billionaire and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich arrived in Israel on Monday after receiving citizenship of the Jewish state, local Channel 10 television reported. “He landed today in his private aircraft…

An online petition urging UEFA and FIFA to punish Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos for an injury suffered by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has reached 400,000 signatures. The challenge during the first half of Saturday's Champions League final…

An Egyptian lawyer, Bassem Wahba has launched a €1 billion (£873m/$1.2bn) lawsuit against Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos after Liverpool and Egypt star, Mohamed Salah was injured in a challenge with the Spain international during…

Police in the UK will investigate death threats made to Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius after the Champions League final.Karius was targeted on social media after his two errors helped Real Madrid win 3-1 in Kiev on Saturday, with…

LeBron James booked his eighth straight NBA finals appearance, delivering another epic game-seven performance on the road as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 87-79 on Sunday. The 33-year-old James played all…

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has regretted suggesting he may leave the club after their 3-1 win over Liverpool in Kiev on Saturday. Gareth Bale stepped up to seal a third straight title for the Blancos last night with…

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has called on UEFA to rename the  Champions League after him after helping Real Madrid to win a third consecutive title by beating Liverpool 3-1 in the final in Kiev on Saturday. Ronaldo did not…

Liverpool’s Egypt forward, Mohamed Salah, could miss next month’s World Cup in Russia after suffering a suspected shoulder injury in Saturday’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid. Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp…