President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Super Eagles to do Nigeria proud at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by lifting the coveted trophy in Cameroon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, conveyed the president’s message at a ‘send forth’ ceremony for the team on Tuesday...
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Naomi Osaka marked her return to tennis with a hard-fought win in Melbourne on Tuesday and declared her love for competing had been reignited during a break from the sport. The former world number one beat French player Alize Cornet 6-4 3-6 6-3, in her first match since a...
World number one Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he would defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic, who had declined to reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status, said previously that he was unsure whether he...
The England-based trio of Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi were amongst nine players who arrived at the Super Eagles Bolton White Hotel camp on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno Deputy Governor, Usman Kadufur has supported Kadafur FC with five hundred thousand naira and one Keke-Napep tricycle for the operations of the football team in Biu LGA of the state. Hon. Kadufur made the donation on Monday when members of the Kadafur...
Joao Moutinho fired Wolves to a first win at Old Trafford since 1980 as Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start to life as Manchester United’s interim manager came to an end. The Red Devils finished 2021 with a much-needed home win against Burnley. But the new year got off to a...
Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) breezed through to the Coupe de France last 16 with a 4-0 win over Vannes. Presnel Kimpembe was also on target for the defending champions, who remain unbeaten in 90 minutes in the competition since 2014. The skipper headed...
While FC Barcelona’s new signing Ferran Torres is raring to get started after completing his move from Manchester City, he may have to wait a little more. This is as a result of news that he returned a positive coronavirus test hours after his unveiling. The 21-year-old Spain international...
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is the best football player and Liverpool’s Juergen Klopp the best coach, according to a survey among German Bundesliga players conducted by Kicker sports magazine. Kicker said in its latest edition on Monday that Lewandowski garnered 43.2 per cent of the vote from 234...
An ex-football international, Bright Omokaro, has urged the Super Eagles’ handlers to ensure victory for the team during their first match at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Omokaro, a former Super Eagles’ defender, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the match...
An early goal from Turkish striker Enes Unal shocked LaLiga leaders Real Madrid as they lost 1-0 at Getafe on Sunday and ended an unbeaten run that had lasted 15 matches in all competitions. With 46 points from 20 games, Real Madrid are still top but are not as...
Wikki Tourists Football Club (FC) of Bauchi on Sunday defeated the Mountain of Fire and Miracle (MFM) FC 3-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 4 encounter at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. Nelson Abiam of Wikki tourists scored in the seventh minute while Isa Usma scored...
Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday thrashed visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna 4-0 in Nigeria Profession Football League (NPFL) match day four in Nnewi, Anambra. Rangers’ Kenechukwu Agu, who scored the first goal from the penalty spot in 58th minute scored another goal in 70th minute before the...
Super Eagles interim Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has described his team as a good blend of youth and experience ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Eguavoen made the remarks after the team’s first training session at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National...
Chelsea came from 2-0 down to earn a point from a pulsating 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday that does little for either side’s hopes of catching Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. City’s lead now stands at 10 points from Chelsea with Liverpool a point...
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Sunday that there would be “no problem” with Kylian Mbappe being affected by speculation over his future. The World Cup winner’s PSG deal ends in June, with the 23-year-old now free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club. Mbappe will be...
Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19 and entered self-isolation, his club Paris Saint-Germain announced on Sunday. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was one of four PSG players to test positive for the virus ahead of a French Cup match against Vannes. Messi tested positive while on holiday in...
Liverpool Manager, Jurgen Klopp will miss his side’s crucial Premier League clash at Chelsea on Sunday after a suspected positive coronavirus test. Klopp’s assistant Pep Lijnders will take charge for the fixture at Stamford Bridge as third-placed Liverpool try to keep pace with leaders Manchester City. As well as...
Rodri scored a 93rd-minute winner as Manchester City took another huge step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-1 win over 10-man Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s men are now 11 points clear at the top thanks to an 11-game winning run, but were made to toil until deep...
Watford manager, Claudio Ranier, has insisted that his club did not disrespect Nigeria in the wake of the omission of Emmanuel Dennis from the AFCON party. Dennis has been ‘excused’ due to the clear stubborn posture of Watford in refusing to release him for national duties. Ranieri had claimed...