Man United Officially Complete Signing Of Sancho
Manchester United have completed the signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of £72.9m. His move to Old Trafford follows a year-long pursuit by United, who were reportedly put off at first by Dortmund’s 100m pound valuation of Sancho, a former Manchester City youth team player. The deal was also announced just weeks after Sancho, together with new...
Tokyo 2020 Basketball: ‘D’Tigers Have A Long Way To Go’ – Coach Brown
D’Tigers head coach Mike Brown says his team has a long way to go if they hope to rub shoulders with the best basketball playing nations. Brown stated this following D’Tigers’ defeat to Australia in their opening group game at the Tokyo 2020. Ahead of the games, D’Tigers recorded impressive wins against USA and Argentina in their exhibition games. However, after a...
Arsenal Ready To Meet Abraham’s Wage Demands
Arsenal have indicated they’re willing to match Tammy Abraham’s wage demands as they look to sign the out-of-favour Chelsea hitman this summer, according to the Express. Mikel Arteta is revamping his squad after Arsenal finished eighth in the Premier League last season and the Gunners boss has already signed young duo Nuno Tavares and Albert Lokonga while a deal for...
Djokovic Advances To Quarter-Finals At Tokyo Olympics
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men’s singles tennis player in the world, is into the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich 6-3, 6-1 in the third round at Ariake Tennis Park on Wednesday. Djokovic hit nine aces in the one-hour, 23-minute effort. READ ALSO: Why Buhari Can’t Seek Medical Attention In Nigeria – Presidency The win marked the...
Azubuike Okechukwu Joins Turkish Club Sivasspor On Loan
Former U-23 Eagles captain Azubuike Okechukwu has linked up with Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor on a season-long loan deal from Istanbul Basaksehir. The 24-year-old is now the third Nigerian at the club with Kayode Olanrewaju and Leke James already part of the squad. READ ALSO: I’m Delighted To Be Back In Full Fitness -Van Dijk The midfielder featured in nine league...
BREAKING: Blessing Okagbare Suspended After Testing Positive For Human Growth Hormone
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Blessing Okagbare of Team Nigeria with immediate effect after a sample collected from the sprinter tested positive for human Growth Hormone. Growth Hormone is a non-specified substance on the 2021 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List and a provisional suspension is mandatory following an adverse analytical finding for such substance under the...
Chelsea Have Two Bids Rejected For Lukaku
Chelsea have had two bids rejected for Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku this summer as their search for a new striker continues. According to the Athletic, the Blues are showing a strong signal of intent to sign the 28-year-old despite Inter Milan trying their hardest to keep their star man. Lukaku scored 24 goals to help guide inter to the Serie A...
“I Can’t Wait To Get Started”- Onyekuru Ready For New Challenge At Olympiacos
Henry Onyekuru says he can’t wait to begin a new journey in his football career after linking up with Greek Super League champions Olympiacos on Monday. Onyekuru penned a four-year contract with Olympiacos ending his two year association with French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco. The Nigeria international struggled to make impact at Monaco and had two spells on loan at Turkish...
Klopp Sends Six Liverpool Players Out Of Pre-Season Camp
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has asked six youngsters to leave their Austrian training camp and return to Merseyside. This follows the arrivals of Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho. The Brazilians are now with the rest of the squad after their extended summer break. Captain Jordan Henderson is the only senior player yet to return to training. READ ALSO: Kuwait Sporting Club Unveil...
Bribery: Siasia Sues FIFA In US Court
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia on Monday filed a lawsuit in New York Federal court against the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) after he was convicted of bribery. Siasia insists the world soccer ruling body ran afoul of his constitutional rights after he was convicted of bribery. The 53-year-old claimed only the US Government can charge him . The former...
