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Former president Goodluck Jonathan has launched a sports club called, GEJ Sports Club in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, IgbereTV reports. Some athletes were were awarded with various gifts for their performance at the opening ceremony The former president called on relevant stakeholders to…
Katsina United have maintained their superlative performance with an early goal against visiting Dakada Football Club who came all the way from Akwa Ibom State on Match Day 35. With Sunday’s encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, the home team…
MFON PATRICK Akwa United improved their chances of winning the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League title with an emphatic 3-0 thumping of Jigawa Golden Stars on match-day 35 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. First-half goal by assistant…
Shakhtar Donetsk manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has named Juventus and Italy captain, Giorgio Chiellini, to be among potential contenders for the 2021 Ballon d’Or alongside Chelsea’s Jorginho and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. De Zerbi believes Chiellini could challenge Jorginho and Messi for the…
Sunshine Stars of Akure on Friday kicked out defending champions Kano Pillars from the 2021 Aiteo cup. The quarterfinal game which was played at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja, saw the Rotimi Akerodolu boys defeating their Kano based counterpart by one goal to…
Chelsea have confirmed that Lewis Bate has joined Premier League rivals, Leeds United on a permanent transfer. The Blues disclosed this in a statement on their website on Thursday. The statement read, “Academy midfielder Lewis Bate has today completed a permanent transfer…
Amaju Pinnick, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, has vowed to unmask the unidentified Nigerian man who harassed the Nigerian Women football team, Super Falcons, in Vienna, Austria, while on a train to their way to training on Tuesday. The man had…
An unidentified Nigerian man has harassed the Nigerian Women football team, Super falcons in Vienna, Austria while on a train. The man accused the Falcons of failing Nigerian Youths by represent ‘a terrorist government’. In a viral video, he accused President Muhammadu…
MFON PATRICK Akwa United moved a step closer to winning their first-ever league title following a thrilling 1-1 draw with Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Charles Atshimene’s 52nd minute opener was cancelled out by Bakari…
Rivers united fans on Sunday beat up a fan of Akwa United at Adokiya Amesiamaka stadium during a match between the two clubs. Trouble started after the football fan raised a placard in support of his team. The action was said to…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday urged the Nigerian team to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to do their best as they represent the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians. Osinbajo made the call at the send-off ceremony for Team Nigeria,…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN on behalf of President Buhari attended the send forth ceremony for athletes on their way to the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. ND REPORTERS reports that the ceremony was held at the State House Banquet Centre, Abuja on…
The U.S. mission in Nigeria has reacted to Nigeria’s D’Tigers victory over the USA national basketball team at the weekend. ND REPORTERS reports that Nigeria shocked the United States of America 90-87 in a pre-Tokyo 2020 warm-up match. It was an international…
Newly promoted English Premier League club, Watford, is gradually becoming Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick. Pinnick said this after Watford announced the signing of Nigeria midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, on a season-long…
Nigeria’s TV host, Frank Edoho has blasted American Tclebrity sports commentator, Kelvin Clancy for saying the USA basketball team lost to a country without food. ND REPORTERS had reported that Nigeria shocked the United States of America 90-87 in a pre-Tokyo warm-up…
St. Paul Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikot Ekpene had a date with Topfaith Legacy College in an inter-School Friendly football match. Though match started on a tensed note, the Imek Road stars dominated position throughout the match. In the first half, St. Paul…
Akwa United Football Club of Akwa Ibom State was the team to beat yesterday and this morning as the Promise Keepers held Kano Pillars football club of Kano to a goalless draw in Kaduna. The game which started on a good note,…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has insisted that he made his substitutions at the right time during his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague on Thursday night. This is despite coming under fire for his decisions that have now seen Arsenal’s Europa…
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Four Chelsea players have been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post on its website on Thursday following the conclusion of the week’s quarter-final first-leg games on Wednesday. The four…
The FG has reacted to the decision by the Edo State government to stop the National Sports Festival due to lack of funds. NDREPORTERS had reported that the Local Organizing Committee of the event had threatened to shut down the event by…
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has admitted he made many mistakes in his first season at the club. But according to him, he would do it all over, as they are helping his learning process. Juve beat Napoli 2-1 on Wednesday night, to…
The Local Organising Committee of the 20th Edition of the National Sports Festival tagged Edo2020 have announced that the games will end abruply tomorrow due to lack of funds. The LOC confirmed that the FG is yet to redeem its pledge to…
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has reacted to his side’s Champions League 3-1 victory against Liverpool on Tuesday night at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Real Madrid before Marco Asensio doubled the lead for Zinedine…
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has hailed defender, Luke Shaw as Manchester United’s best player during the Red Devils hard-fought win over Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday. Former Man United star Danny Welbeck put Brighton in front in the 13th minute. But…
Ex-Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze, has listed what players have to do to get called up into the national team. Recall that Rohr’s Super Eagles team selection for the just-concluded international window, sparked different reactions. It also raised questions on what players have…
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been named the Premier League player of the month for March 2021. The 24-year-old netted five times in three league appearances for the Foxes before the international break last month. These goals included Iheanacho’s first Premier…
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has named former Arsenal star, Thierry Henry as the Premier League’s greatest ever foreign import. Rooney also said that departing Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero is ‘right up there’ with some of the finest foreign imports to…
Former Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney has reacted to Sergio Aguero’s departure from Manchester City. Rooney congratulated the Argentina international for the ‘fantastic career’ the striker had done in the Premier League. NDREPORTERS reported on Monday that Manchester City has reached an…
The Super Eagles ended the 2022 AFCON qualifying series with a comfortable 1-0 win over Lesotho. One talking point before kick off was the return of Alex Iwobi to the line up after missing out of the team’s previous game due to…
Isaac Drogba, the son of Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has scored his first professional goal and also copied his father’s iconic celebration. The 20-year-old Isaac smashed the ball into the roof of the net from close range to hand fourth-tier Italian club…
Players and officials of the Sunshine Stars Football Club of Ondo State on Tuesday barricaded the gate of the Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure, over an alleged move to sell the club. The aggrieved players who kicked against the move said despite their…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has disclosed that Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, helped him to become the player he is today during their time together at Chelsea. The 33-year-old said Mourinho didn’t just help him football-wise, but the former…
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has backed Tyson Fury to beat Anthony Joshua when both British boxers clash in a heavyweight title fight. Tyson believes the speed Fury possesses means he will be able to defeat Joshua and avoid his powerful…
Ifeanyi Udeze, a former Super Eagles defender, has told head coach, Gernot Rohr, to allow Kelechi Iheanacho lead the team’s attack ahead of Victor Osimhen against Benin Republic and Lesotho in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers. Rohr’s men will…
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said travelling by sea to Benin Republic ahead of the qualifiers on Saturday, is the best route. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided the team will travel for the 2022 Africa Cup…
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has expressed disappointment over the decision of Nigerian coach, Gernot Rohr, to drop him from the Super Eagles squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Akpeyi only managed to…
Premier League teams have been informed by refereeing chiefs that they will come up with a plan to “change and improve” the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system ahead of next season, the UK Times reports. VAR is being implemented for the second…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, has promised to treat younger goalkeepers, Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho and John Noble, same way Vincent Enyeama treated him when he first joined the Super Eagles. He described the as his younger brothers and wonderful goalkeepers. The…
Almeria forward, Sadiq Umar, has become the latest player to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next week. Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, had included Umar in his 24-man squad for the matches. However, he…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has met with the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare to finetune plans for the hosting of the National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Edo 2020’. The festival had suffered several setbacks from March 2020…
The Premier League will send a survey to all 20 clubs, requesting feedback on ways to improve the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), according to Sky Sports. Clubs are expected to receive the survey within the next week. They will be…
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has had a pre-contract offer from Barcelona, TyC Sports reports. Aguero’s deal at The Etihad ends on June 30 and he could return to Spain next season. Newly-elected Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, wants to unite Leo Messi…
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, has said he will invite 23 players including Ahmed Musa for their final two 2021 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Rohr specifically name-checked Musa, who is still clubless, having failed to agree a deal with…
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Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi has named his African best XI ever, ignoring names such as Super Eagles legend, Nwankwo Kanu and John Obi Mikel. Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, Algerian Riyad Mahrez, Senegalese Sadio Mane are some of the prominent names…
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Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has snubbed Vincent Enyeama and other notable ex-internationals in his African all-time XI. The Bolton Wanderers legend picked Cameroon legends, Samuel Eto’o and Rigobert Song; Ivorian duo of Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba; and…
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed his discussions with Nigerian frontman, Victor Osimhen about his manager at Napoli, Gennaro Gattuso. Osimhen joined Napoli in a record-breaking deal last season after a top performance at Lille, that saw him score over…
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has provided updates on his speculated return to the senior national team of Nigeria. The striker resigned from the team two years ago after the Super Eagles came third at the last African Cup of Nations…
The Squirrels of Benin will defeat Super Eagles of Nigeria in Porto-Novo with a set of clubless players and benchwarmers, according to a sports website, Le Potentiel A win for the Benin Republic will Brighten their chances of qualification for the African…
Amaju Pinnick, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said they are yet to decide if the national team will travel by boat for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. The Super Eagles will battle the…
Former Super Eagles star, Obafemi Martins, AKA Obagoal has opened up on the rift with Music superstar, Burna Boy. ND REPORTERS had reported that Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, AKA CDQ attacked Burna Boy for disrespecting Obafemi Martins. In what seemed like…
Villarreal boss, Unai Emery has described Super Eagles international, Samuel Chukwueze’s return to form as great news for the club. According to the former Arsenal boss “Chukwueze’s return is news for the future of the team in this final part of the…