Month: July 2019
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Nigeria Football
NFF Hails Dignitaries Who Cheered Nigeria to Victory Against Cameroon
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended top Nigerian dignitaries who were in Alexandria, Egypt on Saturday and cheered the Super…
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Football
Messi Slams Corruption In Copa America, Snubs Award Ceremony
Lionel Messi was a conspicuous absence from the Copa America third-place medal ceremony and blasted CONMEBOL for “corruption” after seeing…
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EPL
Blow For Man Utd As Sanchez Goes Off Injured In Copa America
Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez limped off with an apparent hamstring injury in Chile’s final game at the Copa America.…
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Football
Messi Says Football Wasn’t Fair To Argentina At The Copa America
Lionel Messi has stated that “football wasn’t fair” to Argentina following their third-place finish at Copa America. The Barcelona forward…
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Football
Sweden Egde England To Win Bronze At Women’s World Cup
Sweden clinched third place at the Women’s World Cup for the third time after they exposed England’s defensive frailties in…
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Nigeria Football
AFCON 2019: Eagles to get N13.5m each for devouring Lions of Cameroon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will get the sum of $37,500 (13.5m naira) for beating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.…
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Nigeria Football
AFCON 2019: South Africa send Egypt out to set up quarter-finals clash against Nigeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will now play the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the quarter-final of the 2019…
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Nigeria Football
Odion Ighalo’s brace helps Super Eagles end Indomitable Lions unbeaten AFCON run
Odion Ighalo scored a brace to help Super Eagles of Nigeria secure a 3-2 win against the Indomitable Lions of…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria v Cameroon – No Chukwueze, Onyekuru: How Super Eagles will line up against Indomitable Lions
Super Eagles haeadcoach Gernot Rohr has decided to stick with his beliefs in a crucial tie against the Indomitable Lions…
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Football
Argentina v Chile: Scaloni defends his reign ahead of Copa America third-place play-off
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni insisted he has already passed a major test of leadership ahead of his team’s Copa America…
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Football
FIFA To Introduce 32-Team Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to increase the size of the Women’s World Cup to 32 teams and double its…
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Football
Huge Offer From China Rejected By Mourinho
José Mourinho has turned down the chance to manage Guangzhou Evergrande for family reasons despite a lucrative offer from the…
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La Liga
Atletico Order Griezmann To Report For Pre-Season Training
Atletico Madrid have hit back at Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu with a scathing statement registering the club’s “disgust” at how…
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African Football
Mane The Hero As Senegal Pip Uganda To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals
Sadio Mane fired Senegal through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they saw off Uganda 1-0 in Cairo.…
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African Football
Benin Republic Stun Morocco To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals
Benin produced a major surprise to beat Morocco 4-1 on penalties and book a quarter-final spot at the Africa Cup…
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Nigeria Football
Rohr: Nigeria will use Cameroon to show Nigerians that defeat to Madagascar was an accident
The Super Eagles haeadcoach is confident Nigera will bounce back against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon this Saturday. Nigeria set…
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African Football
AFCON 2019: Nigeria, Cameroon Set For Royale Battle In Alexandria
Three –time champions Nigeria and five –time winners Cameroon go toe-to-toe in an Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16…
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Nigeria Football
Falconets To Resume Camping On Sunday Ahead Of All-Africa Games
Head Coach of the U20 Women National Team, Christopher Danjuma has invited to camp 25 players to start preparations for…
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Nigeria Football
Bayern Munich sign Nigerian player
German champions Bayern Munich have secured the services of a Nigerian player on permanent basis. Bright Akwo Arrey-Mbi a German…
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Nigeria Football
Tornadoes, and Pillars set up Aiteo Cup final clash after wins against Rivers, Calabar Rovers
Kano Pillars and their Northern rivals Niger Tornadoes will battle for the bragging rights of the 2019 Aiteo Cup title.…
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EPL
OFFICIAL: Chelsea Confirms Frank Lampard As New Manager On A Three Year Deal
Frank Lampard has been confirmed as the new Chelsea manager, returning to the club where he became a legend as…
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Nigeria Football
Oshoala Stunned With The Exclusion Of Omeruo, Ndidi From AFCON Group Stage Best XI
Three time African women Footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala has expressed her disbelief over the exclusion of Wilfred Ndidi…
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EPL
Man City Secures Angelino Signing
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of left-back Angelino, one year after they sold him to PSV. City have triggered…
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Football
Willian Ruled Out Of Copa America Final
Brazil will be without Willian for the Copa America final against Peru with the Chelsea winger succumbing to a minor…
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La Liga
Atletico Madrid Confirm Joao Felix Signing
Atletico Madrid have announced the club record €126 million (£113m/$142m) signing of Benfica attacker Joao Felix. Manchester City had been…
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Other Sports
Netherlands Advance To Women’s World Cup Final
Jackie Groenen’s brilliant strike in extra time secured European champions Netherlands a place in the Women’s World Cup final thanks…
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Football
Peru Stun Chile To Reach Copa America Final
Chile’s hopes of winning a third successive Copa America are over after a heavy 3-0 defeat against an impressive Peru…
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Football
Messi Accuses Referee Of Favouring Brazil After Loss In Copa America Semi Final
Lionel Messi has accused the referees of favouring Brazil as Argentina crashed out of the Copa America with a 2-0…
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Other Sports
Four United players make the list of top 10 highest earners in Premier League
Marcus Rashford’s commitment to Manchester United has increased the number of United players on the list of the highest earners…
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Nigeria Football
Odion Ighalo: It is difficult for a striker to score for Super Eagles
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has said he is not to be blamed for Eagles goal scoring woes at the…
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