The Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr has cried out that he is being owed $100,000 in bonuses and allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Rohr whose contract renewal has caused lots of uproar among football fans and administrators said he is not happy on how the football governing body is managing the … Read more
Barcelona were on rampage at Camp Nou as the Messi-led team defeated German Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Wednesday to reach Champions League last 16. Luis Suarez opened the scoring for the Catalans after connecting Lionel Messi pass to beat the Dortmund keeper half-way to the first half. 2019 Ballon d’Or favourite, Lionel Messi was also … Read more
Chelsea once again threw caution to the wind as the Frank Lampard’s team squandered their 2-1 lead in the second half to end the game draw against Valencia in Champions League matchday 5 on Wednesday. The Blues Champions League fate of reaching the last 16 will be decided until the final group games against Lille. … Read more
Defending champions Liverpool will need at least a point in their final group game at Red Bull Salzburg to guarantee reaching the last 16 of the Champions League after a lacklustre draw against Napoli. The Reds would have gone through as Group E winners with a win but fell behind midway through the first half … Read more
Jose Mourinho singled out a ball boy for his exceptional impact in helping Tottenham come from behind to defeat Olympiacos 4-2 as they cruise into Champions League round of 16. Spurs trailed 2-0 after 19 minutes but Kane scored twice, with Alli and Serge Aurier also netting as they reached the knockout stages in Mourinho’s … Read more
Juventus secured round of 16 qualification after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 through Paulo Dybala’s spectacular free-kick in the Champions League group stage match. Juventus, whose qualification for the last 16 had already been confirmed, went ahead when Dybala’s powerfully struck free-kick from a tight angle went into the roof of the net. Substitute Federico Bernardeschi … Read more
Robert Lewandowski makes history in Champions League as he scored the fastest quadruple in Bayern Munich 6-0 bashing of Red Star Belgrade. The Polish striker became the only the second player to score in nine consecutive group-stage appearances in the competition. It took Lewy just 14 minutes and 31 seconds to net four goals. Leon … Read more
Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid are through to the Champions League round of 16 despite playing a 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was an entertaining match between the European giants as PSG came 2-0 down to secure Group A top spot after Pablo Sarabia equaliser. Real’s place was booked shortly before kick-off after … Read more
Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium but qualified to the Champions League round of 16 with a game to spare. Speaking after the match, City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with his side performance, said they can now focus on the Premier League after … Read more
Tottenham came from two goals down to beat Olympiakos and qualify for the Champions League knockout phase. Spurs were dreadful at the back in the first half, going behind after only six minutes to Youssef El-Arabi’s low drive and conceding a second 13 minutes later when Ruben Semedo scored from close range at a corner. … Read more
Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola has ruled striker Sergio Aguero out of the Manchester derby on December 7. Guardiola insists that the Argentine will not recover from a thigh injury in time to face neighbours Manchester United. Aguero pulled a muscle strain and limped off late during the 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday, with … Read more
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has cleared the air on the purported rift between him and Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Chelsea manager described his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘good’ after he was substituted in two games. At his pre-match press conference on Monday, Juventus boss Sarri spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese … Read more
Tottenham’s new manager, Jose Mourinho has said he has no plan bringing former Man United star, Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Tottenham. The 38-year-old Swede, who also played under Mourinho at Inter Milan, is a free agent after leaving the MLS side this month. “It doesn’t make any sense for a striker of Zlatan’s dimension to come … Read more
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is not interested in “bargain” bids for the Premier League club and remains fully involved at Stamford Bridge, according to chairman Bruce Buck. The Russian billionaire is not believed to have attended a home match since the spring of 2018, having taken Israeli citizenship after encountering visa renewal issues in Britain. … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has paid money to cover the cost of Sani Emmanuel’s treatment. Emmanuel was named the best player at the 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup, but has been suffering from Achilles tendonitis – which forced his early retirement from football. The 26-year-old had solicited for help on social media following his … Read more
Unbeaten Deontay Wilder landed a devastating right hand to knock out Luis Ortiz in the seventh round and retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight title. The 34-year-old Wilder remains on course to achieve his goal of unifying all four heavyweight belts despite being largely outboxed by Ortiz before the explosive one-punch finish at the MGM … Read more
AS Roma defender Chris Smalling scored and then provided two assists as his side thumped bottom-of-the-table Brescia 3-0 in Serie A on Sunday. Brescia left Mario Balotelli on the bench after coach Fabio Grosso said the maverick striker had not put in enough effort in training during the week. Even so, they almost took a … Read more
Rangers Management Board in Enugu on Sunday sacks the team’s entire technical crew over its three straight defeats in the ongoing 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Vitus Okechi, made the announcement after Rangers lost 2-0 to the new boys Akwa Starlets (Dakkada) FC of Akwa Ibom … Read more
Oli McBurnie’s stoppage-time equaliser earned Sheffield United a 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Bramall Lane in the Premier League on Sunday after the visitors had been on the verge of a thrilling comeback victory. Coming into the contest on the back of one win in their last 10 Premier League away games, either side … Read more
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery says supporters can be “angry and frustrated” with his side after their 2-2 draw at home to Southampton in a Premier League match. Alexandre Lacazette double at the Emirates on Saturday saved the Gunners from defeat. Asked about the atmosphere at the Emirates, Emery said: “I understand the supporters are angry. … Read more