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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…
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations 2022 qualifiers against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. The Super Eagles will play their last two fixtures in the series later this month. Nigeria will…
Inter Milan star, Romelu Lukaku, has named Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski as the best player in the world currently. The Belgium international believes Lewandowski, who won the 2019/20 Ballon d’ Or, is a true professional. Lukaku made this known on Tuesday night…
Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku, has finally reacted to his ‘God’ celebration reportedly ‘aimed’ at AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Recall that tensions between Lukaku and Ibrahimovic have raged since a clash in last month’s Coppa Italia, during which both strikers nearly came…
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has said it does not matter whether he signs a long or short term contract, adding that the club will still sack him if they don’t like him. Tuchel led Chelsea to a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid…
Bayern Munich winger, Jamal Musiala, has confirmed his decision to play for Germany on the international stage. Musiala previously starred for England’s under 21 but was eligible to play for Nigeria. The 17-year-old was born in Stuttgart to a German mother and…
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said the Champions League is not a priority for him. Tuchel stated this on the eve of their last-16 first leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. According to the German who reached the final last season with…
Former Chelsea full back, Felipe Luis, has provided one major reason his former teammate, Eden Hazard cannot reach Lionel Messi’s level or become world best despite having the natural ability of the Argentine. He said the Belgian lacks the “ambition” to be…
Atletico Madrid striker, Luis Suarez, has claimed Barcelona told him he was too old to perform at the top level, but signed mediocre players after he left. left Barca in a transfer Lionel Messi described as “crazy”. The Uruguay international has now…
Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder can still be the “right” fight. However, Hearn admits the bout will not happen until at least, 2022. Joshua had been frustrated in his bid to agree a deal with…
Nigeria’s senior national team have begun the year 2021 with a rating as the 36th best country in the world. The Super Eagles dropped one place in February’s FIFA ranking released on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions amassed 1474 points…
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has expressed confidence that captain Ahmed Musa will find a new club soon, after his proposed move to West Brom fell through. Musa is currently a free agent, after leaving Saudi club Al…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has said Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or in future. Mbappe put up an outstanding display, scoring a hat-trick as PSG defeated Barcelona 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday…
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has come under fire for taking pictures with Juventus’ legendary duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gigi Buffon after Napoli’s 1-0 win over the Italian giants on Saturday. Italian football pundit Umberto Chiariello could not hide his disappointment…
The award winners from the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup have been announced. Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski took home the big prize. Recall that the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup tournament was concluded on Thursday evening after Bayern Munich defeated…
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has told captain Ahmed Musa that he needs to return to action, ahead of their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in March. Nigeria will play the Republic of Benin and Lesotho in…
Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare has been recognised by the Guiness Book of World Records as the only athlete to have attended the Athletics Diamond Meetings 67 times. The sprinter shared the good news via her Instagram account on Wednesday. According to…
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, said his administration is working to sort out the debts they owe Super Eagles players and coaches. Pinnick admitted the federation was dealing with financial challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Although salaries and…
Spanish club, Madrid CFF, have signed Nigeria midfielder Ogonna Chukwudi for the rest of the 2020/2021 campaign. The Super Falcons star arrives as a free agent after spending one year with Russian side CSKA Moscow. On joining CSKA from Djurgardens last term,…
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers, has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to step up in Jamie Vardy’s absence. Vardy is set to undergo hernia operation, which will see him being ruled out for a couple of weeks. The 34-year-old has netted more than 120…
WBC Champion, Tyson Fury, has boasted he will beat Anthony Joshua inside three rounds. Negotiations for a dream fight between the two British boxers are still on. But Fury took to social media to say: “I just got off the phone with…
WBC Champion, Tyson Fury, has boasted he will beat Anthony Joshua inside three rounds. Negotiations for a dream fight between the two British boxers are still on. But Fury took to social media to say: “I just got off the phone with…
Nigerian heavyweight contender, Raphael Akpejiori, has told Tyson Fury to use him as his sparring partner in his (Fury) preparation for the world title fight against Anthony Joshua. Akpejiori said his “devastating” power would make him an ideal sparring partner for Fury….
The Premier League has announced that 16 positive coronavirus cases were recorded in the latest week of testing. It marks a significant reduction from the 36 positive cases recorded last week, following a season-high of 40 a fortnight ago. Recent outbreaks have…
Eddie Hearn, the promoter of World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has said that a deal for his client to fight WBC champion, Tyson Fury in an undisputed world heavyweight title bout this year is all but done. Hearn explained that Joshua and…
Manchester United will clash with bitter rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round at 5pm on Saturday, 24 January. United, who travel to Anfield this Sunday in the Premier League, will play host to Jurgen Klopp’s side and the match will…
Odion Ighalo has admitted he would like to stay at Manchester United beyond the end of January. However, the former Super Eagles striker has said he would also be keen on a move to Major League Soccer. Ighalo’s loan from Chinese side…
Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Chief Emeka George Ikwuagwu, has lauded Chief Kingsley Amaechi Offor, a Sports Philanthropist for promoting grassroot Sports development in Ndume Otuka Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area. Ikwuagwu, who was the guest of honour…
The Premier League, EPL, has announced that 36 people have tested positive for COVID-19 following the latest mass testing phase. EPL disclosed this in a statement via its official website on Monday. The statement read in part, “The Premier League can today…
Christian Chukwu, a former Super Eagles coach, has debunked the news of his death, saying that he’s hale and hearty. Chukwu made this known on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his Trans Ekulu residence, Enugu…
The Premier League is trying to curb the spread of COVID-19 among players and staff, by introducing an “enhanced” set of measures. In a letter sent out on Friday, the 20 clubs were warned to adhere or risk the possibility of punishment….
World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, has admitted he is nearing the end of his career, hinting that he has a maximum of five years left before retirement. The 31-year-old could be close to the most significant period of his career, with…
Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi’s contract with SønderjyskE has been terminated by mutual consent. SønderjyskE made the announcement in a statement via their website on Tuesday. “In October, SønderjyskE Fodbold and Ogenyi Onazi made a contract until the summer of 2021, but…
Rasheedat Ajibade, Super Falcon’s midfielder, has joined Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid. The player made this public via her Twitter handle on Saturday, assuring that she will not take the opportunity for granted. She penned a one year contract that will last…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, felicitated with new World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola, “The Scorpion’’. Buhari, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja, joined all Nigerians to celebrate the historical feat…
The Premier League returns in earnest as we look forward to mouth-watering encounters in the Boxing Day fixtures. Last weekend saw top performances from big guns in the likes of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham. But the December 26th…
Two Manchester City players, Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have both tested positive for coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday. Two members of the club’s staff have also tested positive, but the club chose not to reveal their identities. Defender Walker and…
FIFA has cancelled the U-17 and U-20 World Cups that were to hold in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U-17 World Cup was scheduled to take place in Peru and the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. FIFA, in a statement…
Crystal Palace midfielder, Ebere Eze, has revealed he was left in tears after Arsenal rejected him as a youngster. Eze was let go by the Gunners when he was 13. Now 22, he has impressed since making a £17million move to Palace…
Ahmed Musa could be set for a Premier League return, with West Bromwich Albion tipped to make a move for the free agent, according to West Brom News. The Super Eagles captain has been without a club after he left Saudi Pro…
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has put off the next editions of FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups slated for India and Costa Rica in 2021 and 2022. The cancellation was confirmed in a letter by the Confederation of…
British fighter, Anthony Joshua has confirmed that talks are underway over the eagerly-anticipated heavyweight fight with fellow compatriot, Tyson Fury. Joshua said that he is ready to fight Fury in June 2021. The 31-year-old was criticised by WBC champion Fury for not…
Manchester City increased the pressure on Mikel Arteta as the League Cup holders powered into the semi-finals with a 4-1 demolition of troubled Arsenal on Tuesday. City ensured it will be a miserable Christmas for beleaguered Arsenal boss Arteta by condemning his…
The Carabao Cup final has been moved forward by two months, the Football League (EFL) has confirmed. The fixture will now be played on April 25, in the hope that a later date will allow fans to attend. The final of the…
Daniel Amokachi, the Special Assistant on Sports to President Muhammadu Buhari, has slammed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for allowing a $2m compensation clause in Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr’s contract. NFF appointed Rohr as technical adviser of the Super Eagles in…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, voted Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, as the best men’s player for 2020, while head coach Gernot Rohr went for Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski won the prize following a fantastic 2019/2020 season with Bayern Munich. The Poland striker beat…