Finidi George Not Sacked As Enyimba FC Manager — Abia Govt
Abia State government has denied sacking the technical bench of Nigeria's premier league champions, Enyimba International Football Club, Aba, headed by former Super Eagles player, Finidi George. The government in a statement on Monday signed by chief press secretary to the governor, Kazie Uko urged the general public to disregard what he called the fake story making the rounds. "There is...
Saudi League Better Than MLS – Ronaldo Takes Dig As Messi Joins Inter Miami
Cristiano Ronaldo, a striker for Al Nassr, has asserted that the Saudi Pro League is superior to the Major League Soccer (MLS). Ronaldo's remarks come just days after his lifelong rival Lionel Messi agreed to join Inter Miami. Messi departed PSG as a free agent this summer, turning down a move to Saudi Arabia, where he would have rekindled his rivalry...
Waldrum Has Apologized For His Comments — NFF
Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Augustine Eguavoen claimed Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has apologized for his recent comments against the body. Waldrum and the NFF have recently engaged in a war of words over the Super Falcons team list and preparation for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The American also questioned NFF’s accountability, claiming money...
Tobi Amusan Sets Another Record In Diamond League Win
Tobi Amusan won another major Diamond League match today as she prepares to defend her World Athletics Championships title. The Nigerian sensation won the tough women's 100m hurdles in the Silesia Diamond League in Chorzow, Poland, with a powerful finish. The meeting record was equaled by the world record holder (12.12 seconds), who finished ahead of the stacked field in 12.34...
Nigeria Has No Excuse Not To Qualify For 2026 World Cup, Says Odini
Festus Odini, a FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, said the Super Eagles of Nigeria will have no excuse not to qualify for the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The former Golden Eaglets star said this in reaction to Nigeria’s listing in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe for the...
2026 WCQ: On Paper Super Eagles Should Easily Qualify — Babayaro
Former Nigeria international goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro, has said on paper the Super Eagles should qualify easily for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles were drawn in Group C with South Africa, Benin Republic, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda in the race for the 2026 tournament to be co-hosted by USA, Mexico, and Canada. In the race for qualification to the...
I Wasn’t Given Enough Opportunity At Chelsea – Pulisic
Former Chelsea midfielder, Christian Pulisic has criticized the Blues for giving him less opportunity to prove his worth at the club. Recall that Pulisic completed his move to AC Milan on Thursday to bring an end to his spell at Chelsea following his € 64 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2019. Speaking to ESPN, Pulisic was asked if he could...
Transfer: Juventus Put Four Players Up For Sale [Full list]
![Transfer: Juventus Put Four Players Up For Sale [Full list]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Leonardo-Bonucci-640x360.jpg "Transfer: Juventus Put Four Players Up For Sale [Full list]")
Juventus has put four of their players on the market. Leonardo Bonucci, Weston McKennie, Arthur Melo, and Denis Zakaria are among them. The players have been left out of the Serie A giants' first-team roster and are all available on the market. On Thursday night, football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this. “Leonardo Bonucci, Weston McKennie, Arthur Melo and Denis Zakaria are out...
I’m Happy With My New Role At Man United, Says Mount
Man United midfielder, Mason Mount has expressed joy playing in a new role in the Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Leeds United in a preseason game. Mount said he is adapting fast to Ten Hag’s football and the role he asked him to play. After his first forty-five minutes in Man United’s shirt, the England midfielder was asked how it felt...
I Was Molested By My Mother’s Friend, Started Smoking At Seven – Dele Alli
Everton midfielder, Dele Alli has recounted on how he was molested by his mother’s friend and engaged in smoking at just seven years. Speaking with Gary Neville on The Overlap, the former Tottenham Hotspur star gave an insight into some of the disturbing incidents that have affected both his life and career. “ something I have not really spoken about that...
