The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr on Wednesday released a 23-man list of players that will tackle Benin Republic, Lesotho in the upcoming 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in November. Ahmed Musa who has been out of Eagles squad in two consecutive matches will lead the charges of other 22 players. Read Also: Federer … Read more
Roger Federer said on Wednesday he has withdrawn from the inaugural ATP Cup in Australia in January next year so he can spend more time with his family. Federer’s decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the nation-based event on Jan. 3-12 and that six more countries will now qualify, based … Read more
Liverpool beat Arsenal on penalties after an extraordinary 5-5 draw to reach the English Football League (EFL) Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. The 18-year-old kept his cool in front of the Kop to send Liverpool through after the hosts has trailed 3-1, 4-2 and 5-4 before a stoppage-time equaliser by Divock Origi. On a crazy evening … Read more
Super Eagles’ forward Kelechi Iheanacho started his second game of the season as he was heavily involved in Leicester City’s attack in their 3-1 win over Burton in Carabao Cup. He flashed a shot wide from a tight angle in the fourth minute before he scored with an easy tap in off a fine pass … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari heaped praise on Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets after, they once again, showed resilience spirit in dramatic comeback against Ecuador at the ongoing Under 17 FIFA World Cup competition in Brazil, on Tuesday. The Golden Eaglets won the match by 3-2 after they had trailed Ecuador by 1-2, 15 minutes to the end of … Read more
Japanese world number three, Naomi Osaka has withdrawn will take part in the WTA Finals in Shenzhen. The tournament organisers on Tuesday disclosed that the former world number one is suffering from an injury in her right shoulder. Osaka was due to face Australia’s Ash Barty later in the day and her place in the … Read more
Bulgaria has been hit with stadium ban and fine £65,000 by Uefa following the racist abuse England players suffered in Sofia last month. The European football governing body ordered that the Bulgarian team will play one match behind closed doors. England’s Euro 2020 qualifier on October 15 was marred by racism and had to be … Read more
Lionel Messi Brace helps Barcelona overcome Real Valladolid 5-1 at Camp Nou and return to the top of La Liga on Tuesday night. Barca went ahead with just over two minutes played as Clement Lenglet’s deflected volley went in off the bar following a corner. But Valladolid hit back on a quarter of an hour … Read more
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria once again came from behind to defeat Ecuador 3-2 at the ongoing 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday. Manu Garba’s boys qualified for the round of 16 in a hard-fought match. Ibrahim Sa’id put the Nigerians ahead just five minutes into the game following an error from … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mr. Olusola Aiyepeku as the new Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission Governing Board (LSSC). Aiyepeku replaces Dr. Kweku Tandoh, who had been at the helm of affairs of the Lagos State Sports Commission since the year 2017. A letter signed by the Lagos State Head of … Read more
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has faulted Granit Xhaka for his angry and gesture reaction to the fans as he was substituted during his side’s Premier League draw with Crystal Palace. The Gunners captain was booed as he walked off the pitch at Emirates Stadium, prompting him to cup his ear. He then took off his … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen who was taken off in the 58th minute of Lille’s 3-0 win over Bordeaux on Saturday, October 26, said he is fine. The former Under-17 strike dismissed concern following fears that he has sustained an injury after limping off the pitch at the weekend. His substitution got everyone worried including … Read more
Southampton players and coaching staff after horrible 9-0 defeat to Leicester City last Friday in the English Premier League Matchday 10 encounter, pledged to donate their wages to charity. Leicester recorded the biggest English top-flight away win, by thrashing 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy both netted hat-tricks, as the Saints … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State was seen in Real Madrid to complete signing of further agreement with the club on the development of Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt. The agreement signing ceremony holds at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. Accompanying Wike to the ceremony are the Senator Representing Rivers South-east, … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed rumour go round about the Super Eagles coach dumping the team after they were accused of owing the Franco-German salaries. The football governing body said qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the priority of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. There have been rumours that … Read more
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba will not be available for the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The France international has been ruled out until December. Pogba has struggled with an ankle injury since August and has featured just five times in the Premier League this season. Read Also: EPL: … Read more
Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, has played down fears that both Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah picked up injuries during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Salah, who netted the winning penalty, was withdrawn shortly before full time after appearing to have aggravated his ankle injury. Similarly, Van Dijk was seen leaving the dressing room … Read more
Arsenal coach Unai Emery expressed his disappointment after his team played 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in a Premier League encounter. The Gunners were 2-0 up courtesy of strikes from Sokratis in the 7th minute and David Luiz just a minute later. But Palace were awarded a penalty in the 32nd minute after … Read more
Rangers International of Enugu on Sunday lost 1-2 to ASC Kara of Togo in their CAF Confederation Cup play-off round first leg tie in Lome. The hosts drew the first blood in a pulsating encounter at Stade de Kegue in Lome on the half-hour mark. However, the Flying Antelopes responded three minutes later as Ifeanyi … Read more
Enyimba International of Aba on Sunday secured a 2-0 win over TS Galaxy of South Africa in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) playoffs in Aba as the Nigeria Champion seek to make it to the group stage of the competition. Enyimba took the lead in the seventh minute through Victor Mbaoma, … Read more