El Ghazi Files Lawsuit Over Mainz Dismissal
Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi is taking legal action against former club Mainz for wrongful dismissal. Mainz terminated El Ghazi’s contract on 2 November after a series of social media posts he made about the Israel-Gaza conflict. “I don’t see any statement in the latest post that is not covered by freedom of expression,” the winger’s lawyer told Allgemeine Zeitung. Mainz say they have...
Barca Eager To Sign Roque – Deco
FC Barcelona's Sporting Director has hailed Brazilian wonder kid Vitor Roque describing him as a fantastic goalscorer. Barcelona signed Roque in the last summer window in a deal worth €31 million plus €31 million in variables. He agreed to join the Catalan giants in the summer of 2024 but it has always been the club’s plan for a January debut. But with...
Gov. Umaru Bago Approves Immediate Renovation Of Minna Township Stadium
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has directed the immediate closure and renovation of Bako Kontagora Stadium, to meet the specifications of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Malam Danjuma Mansu, member of the renovation committee, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna He said the closure and renovation would last six weeks and would be inspected by officials...
2023 WCQ: ‘Super Fan’ Musekiwa Believes Zimbabwe Will Beat Super Eagles
Zimbabwe number one supporter and “super fan” Chris Musekiwa believes the Warriors can beat Rwanda and Nigeria in their opening two fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Beltmar Brito’s side will take on the Amavubi of Rwanda in a matchday one tie at the Huye Stadium on Wednesday, November 15 The Warriors will host the Super Eagles at the...
UCL: We Will Have To Fight To Win – Ancelotti Speaks Ahead Real Madrid Vs Braga
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says his team would need to put up a fight to defeat Braga in their UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday, November 8 at the Santiago Bernabeu. A win over Braga would guarantee qualification to the round of 16 for Los Blancos. It is unclear whether midfield stalwart Jude Bellingham would be in the game due...
NOC Raises Concerns On Paris 2024 Olympics
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has appealed to the Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh and stakeholders to join forces to ensure Nigeria athletes realize their dreams at Paris Olympic Games and other major international competitions. NOC President, Eng. Habu Gumel, renewed the call that there is need to test-run their readiness for the 2024 Olympic Games by using the African Games...
Big European Clubs Are After Osimhen, Says Peseiro
Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro believes Victor Osimhen will always attract the interest of top clubs around Europe. Osimhen was linked with a move away from the Serie A champions this summer following an impressive campaign in the Italian top flight last season. The striker scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei. The Nigerian is, however, yet to sign...
Djokovic Maintains Lead In The ATP Rankings
After winning a seventh Paris Masters at the weekend Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic extended his lead in the world ATP rankings over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Monday. The 36-year-old Djokovic won his 40th Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches to top the rankings on 11,445 points with 20-year-old Alcaraz on 8,455 heading into the elite...
Bamidele Praises Shooting Stars’ ‘Big Win’ Against Kwara United
Shooting Stars defender Ayodeji Bamidele has talked up his team’s 4-1 drubbing of Niger Tornadoes at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. Ayobami Adekunle scored Shooting Stars’ first goal of the game with Ayodeji Bamidele, Adeowo Gbolagade and Kareem Ayinde also on target for the hosts. Ernest Chidiebere scored the consolation goal for Niger Tornadoes. Bamidele reacted to the win in a...
UCL: Chukwueze Returns To Full Training At AC Milan
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to full training ahead of AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Chukwueze has been missing in action since sustaining a minor hamstring injury on international duty last month. According to Italian publication, Calciomercato.com, the winger was involved in full training with his teammates on Sunday. READ ALSO: Orban Threatens To Quit Gent Over...
