Year: 2017
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Nigeria Football
Explaining the importance of FIFA ranking: Super Eagle’s fate at FIFA 2018
Many a time, a lot of Nigerians tend to disregard the monthly FIFA Rankings. You often hear “the ranking is…
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Football
Keane: Mourinho should shut up and focus on his £9m-a-year job
Roy Keane has advised Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to “shut up and get on with your job”. Mourinho has…
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Football
Arsene Wenger: Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are blocking Jack Wilshere
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere’s best position is higher up the pitch, rather than in a deeper midfield…
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EPL
Report: Abramovich decides to sack Conte as Chelsea look for his replacement
Roman Abramovich has already decided to sack Antonio Conte and is considering Chelsea’s next managerial appointment, according to reports in…
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EPL
Ronaldo: Real Madrid very weak without Chelsea’s Morata
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that Real Madrid are a weaker team following the departure of a number of stars this…
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Champions League
Kane: Tottenham can beat any team
Harry Kane said Tottenham believe they can beat anyone after their impressive Champions League win over Real Madrid. Mauricio Pochettino’s…
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Basketball
Simmons leads Sixers to third straight win, as Lebron’s Cavaliers´ lose four of five
Ben Simmons has completely changed the fabric of the Philadelphia 76ers, who claimed a third straight NBA win on Wednesday.…
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EPL
Nine games, no wins, one goal – Mourinho´s dwindling away record against top six
Much of Jose Mourinho’s reputation as one of the finest managers in football history is built upon the notion that…
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Nigeria Football
Governor Ugwuanyi charges Ogunbote, Owumi, Onu and Ezeaku to return Rangers to the top
The governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has charged the newly appointed officials of Rangers International club to return the…
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Football
FIFA to bring World Cup to Nigeria
The Original FIFA World Cup, which Nigeria’s Super Eagles and 31 other teams will be competing for at the 21st…
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Basketball
Oladipo leads Pacer as Lebron’s Cavs suffer 4th straight loss
Thaddeus Young scored 26 points, Darren Collison had 25, and Victor Oladipo dropped 23 points as the Indiana Pacers sent…
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Champions League
Ronaldo asks critics to google his goals on YouTube, drops hints Madrid’s future
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo insists he has no need to re-sign with the LaLiga giants as he reminded critics…
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Champions League
Real Madrid suffer worst group-stage defeat in nine years
Real Madrid’s 3-1 loss to Tottenham at Wembley was their heaviest Champions League group-stage defeat in nine years. Two goals…
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Champions League
Napoli 2 Manchester City 4: Aguero breaks record as City storm into last 16
Sergio Aguero became Manchester City’s all-time record goalscorer and fired Pep Guardiola’s side into the knockout stages of the Champions…
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Other Sports
Sturridge scores his 1st UCL goal in 7 years as Liverpool trash Maribor
Liverpool took a step towards the Champions League knockout stages with a hard-fought 3-0 win at home to Maribor on…
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Champions League
Tottenham 3 Real Madrid 1: Alli double seals sensational Spurs´ last-16 spot
Tottenham qualified for the Champions League knockout phase with a stunning 3-1 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday. Two goals…
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African Football
Victor Moses, Troost Ekong nominated for 2017 CAF Footballer of the year award
The nominees for the African Player of the Year and African Player of the Year – Based in Africa 2017…
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African Football
Victor Moses, Troost Ekong nominated for 2017 CAF Footballer of the year award
The nominees for the African Player of the Year and African Player of the Year – Based in Africa 2017…
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EPL
N’Golo Kante still a doubt for Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante remains a significant doubt for Sunday’s massive Premier League clash against Manchester United. The Frenchman is…
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Transfer
Arsene Wenger on Thomas Lemar and Riyad Mahrez transfer rumours
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out making a move for Thomas Lemar in the January transfer window –…
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Champions League
Roma’s Di Francesco happy with deserving victory against Chelsea
Roma head coach Eusebio Di Francesco felt the impressive 3-0 Champions League win over Chelsea served notice of his side’s…
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Basketball
NBA Round Up: Thunder coast past Bucks in battle of MVP favourites
Billed as a matchup between two of the early favourites for this season’s NBA MVP award, the Thunder’s visit to…
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Transfer
Alves: I almost joined Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid before Barcelona move
Paris Saint-Germain right-back Dani Alves claims moves to Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid all fell through before he joined Barcelona…
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Nigeria Football
Rangers Intl to be on Nigeria Stock Exchange
Rangers International will soon be floated on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), an official of the Administrative Commission of Inquiry…
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Nigeria Football
Lionel Messi to miss Nigeria friendly match
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will not be on parade at he Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, venue friendly between Argentina and Nigeria…
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Nigeria Football
Odion Ighalo out of Algeria, Argentina clash
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina next month after…
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Nigeria Football
Argentina midfield maestro Lucas Biglia out of Nigeria clash
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli will be without AC Milan star Lucas Biglia ahead of his side’s high- profile friendly against…
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Nigeria Football
Algeria names 23-man squad for Nigeria clash
Algeria national team coach, Rabah Madjer has named a strong 23-man squad to feature in the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
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Champions League
Hat-trick sends PSG’s Kurzawa into Champions League history books
The France international became the first defender in the modern competition to score three goals in a game in the…
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Transfer
Neville: Whoever sold Matic to United should be sacked by Chelsea
Phil Neville believes whoever decided to sell midfielder Nemanja Matic to Manchester United should be sacked after Chelsea crashed to…
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