Golden State Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown has actually accepted terms to be the following head coach of the Nigerian men’s basketball group throughout the 2020 TokyoOlympics NBBF head of state Musa Kida was looking for a top-level coach with an NBA history to lead D’Tigers to theOlympics D’Tigers former head coach Alex Nwora … Read more
Trabzonspor have condemned alleged racist abuse directed towards former Chelsea and Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel after their game against Fenerbahce. The 32-year-old ex-Super Eagles captain was targeted on social media following the Super Lig side’s 2-1 win at the Senol Gunes Stadium. The Turkish club said in a statement: “Racism is a refuge for … Read more
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Odion Jude Ighalo will wear the jersey number 25 at Manchester United. Ighalo sealed a loan transfer to United on deadline day last week. He is presently in Manchester and is expected to make his debut for his new club after the tentative league break. Jersey number 25 was … Read more
Victor Moses has said he is settling well at Inter Milan, especially with the presence of Romelu Lukaku, Christian Eriksen and Ashley Young, who he already knows from the Premier League. Lukaku moved to Inter from Manchester United last summer, while Moses joined in the January window along with Eriksen and Young. Moses started for … Read more
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele pulled out of training on Monday amid fears the Frenchman has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. “During this morning’s training session, Ousmane Dembele felt some discomfort in his right leg as a consequence of muscle fatigue,” Barcelona said in a statement. “He will continue with his … Read more
Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has teamed with a top club in the German Bundesliga Table Tennis league after the world number 18 was unveiled on Monday February 3, by the management of the club led by its President, Stefan Frauenholz. The deal was brokered by WEOAllSports and Quadri is expected to join the club – TTC RhönSprudel Maberzell … Read more
Novak Djokovic battled through intense pressure from Dominic Thiem to reassert his dominance at the Australian Open Sunday, claiming a record eighth title and returning to world number one in the process. The indomitable Serb stretched his unbeaten streak this season to 13 by rallying from two sets to one down and beating the courageous … Read more
Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Inter Milan won at Udinese to maintain the pressure on Juventus at the top of Serie A. Inter remain second in the table, three points behind Juve who beat Fiorentina earlier on Sunday. Christian Eriksen, Ashley Young and on-loan Chelsea winger Victor Moses made their league debuts for the Nerazzurri. But it … Read more
Burnley wasted the chance to punish Arsenal, who escaped from Turf Moor with a point from a goalless draw. The Clarets at least ended a run that had seen them beaten in their previous 11 games against the Gunners, but the home side should have had more. After riding some early pressure from the visitors, … Read more
Steven Bergwijn marked his debut with a superb volley as Tottenham won a bad-tempered Premier League affair with 10-man Manchester City to boost their top-four hopes. The result lifts Spurs to fifth, four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while City remain second, 22 points behind leaders Liverpool who can win the title on 21 March when … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his tally to 10 goals in his last six games as Juventus beat Fiorentina 3-0. The hosts were first awarded a spot kick for handball in the first half and Ronaldo swept home the penalty. Rodrigo Bentancur was fouled inside the box towards the end of the second … Read more
Liverpool opened up the biggest lead by any team at the end of a day in English top-flight history with an emphatic victory over Southampton – but manager Jurgen Klopp says his side are “not even close to being perfect”. The Reds extended their advantage in the Premier League to 22 points over second-placed Manchester … Read more
Despite the immediate introduction of their new signing, Bruno Fernandes Man United was unable to breakdown Wolverhampton defence as they settled for a goalless draw against at Old Trafford. In a game of few chances, Fernandes did force a couple of routine saves from fellow countryman Rui Patricio, who also almost dropped another into his … Read more
Wigan Athletic have announced the signing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Leon Balogun from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion until the end of the season. Balogun has struggled for game time since teaming up with the Seagulls in 2018 from German Bundesliga club Mainz 05, featuring in only 12 games across all competitions. … Read more
Premier League side Newcastle have completed the loan signing of Danny Rose from Tottenham for the remainder of the season. Newcastle will pay £2m plus a loan fee for the 29-year-old, who could make his debut in Saturday’s Premier League game at home to Norwich City. The deal does not include an obligation or option … Read more
Manchester Un ited manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that new signing, Odion Ighalo will get the maximum advantage from his temporary stay at the English Premier League (EPL) giants. Ighalo, a former Super Eagles of Nigeria international, joined United on Friday on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of China until the end of the season. Early Saturday … Read more
Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has joined English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United from Shanghai Shenhua on loan until the end of the season. Concise News understands that the Red Devils do not have the option to buy the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations highest goalscorer at the end of the term. Ighalo, who … Read more
Bruno Fernandes says he will give “everything” to bring “success and trophies” to Manchester United after joining on a five-and-a-half year deal from Sporting Lisbon. The midfielder, 25, has joined for 55m euros (£47m) but add-ons could increase the overall cost to 80m euros (£67.7m). “For me to now play for Manchester United feels incredible,” … Read more
Captain Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona progressed into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey by thrashing Leganes at the Nou Camp. Barca recovered from their first defeat under boss Quique Setien at Valencia on Saturday by advancing in a competition they have won a record 30 times. Antoine Griezmann and Clement Lenglet both … Read more
Manchester United confirmed on Thursday they had completed the signing of Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon. The 25-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford with an option to extend for a further year. The long-anticipated deal, with an initial fee of around £47 million ($61.2 million), was finalised after Fernandes, who … Read more