INEC Conducts Mock Accreditation Of Voters In Edo
INEC schedules BVAS deployment test and result upload to the IReV portal for the Edo State governorship election for Sept. 10. The commission said it is in continuation of preparations for the Edo poll holding on Saturday 21, disclosing it will use live voters in selected locations in the state. National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun,...
Ronaldo Optimistic On Setting New Record
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo applauds Tuesday's 4-1 league victory, says its just the beginning. The football icon urged his teammates to continue their strong start to the league season. The 39-year-old scored one and assisted another in their latest match. He assisted Talisca’s first goal at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah within five...
Labbadia Appointed As Super Eagles Coach
A number of senior NFF officials claimed that the selection of German Bruno Labbadia as the Super Eagles' new coach was not made unanimously. They alleged that it was a unilateral decision taken by the NFF president Ibrahim Gusau and the Sports Minister, John Enoh, as against the claim in an NFF official statement that both the technical committee and...
Chelsea Ends Pursuit Of Osimhen
Chelsea FC has reportedly put an end to the pursuit of the Nigerian international player and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen. The Blues are already shaken up their ranks significantly this summer but remain hopeful of being busy in the final few days of the transfer window, with acquisitions at both ends of the pitch not being ruled out. Enzo Maresca has...
Nicholas Jackson Hits Back At Mikel Obi
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson hit back at former Blues midfielder Mikel Obi, who recently criticised his performance. Jackson bluntly told the ex-Chelsea star to “shut his mouth” after Mikel suggested the striker squandered too many chances during last Sunday’s match against Manchester City. Mikel had also hinted that Chelsea might want to explore signing Victor Osimhen as a potential alternative. Meanwhile, the...
Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Is Dead
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 following a long illness. The Swede became the first foreign manager of the England men's football team in 2001, coaching the so-called "golden generation" of players including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard. A family statement read: "After a long illness, Sven-Goran Eriksson died during the...
Osimhen’s Demand Hinders Chelsea’s Move
Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea is threatened by the striker’s outrageous wage demand of £500,000 a week, Punch Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian international is expected to leave Napoli this summer after he reportedly handed a transfer request to the club. However, his move to Stamford Bridge largely depends on whether he would reduce his wage demands. Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the...
Arsenal Receives Ademola Lookman
Arsenal has received a major boost in their pursuit of the Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to Sky’s transfer expert Florian Plettenberg. The Nigerian forward is still very keen to join the French giants, but he has to play the waiting game, as a possible deal is currently stalling because both clubs have yet to reach an agreement. PSG are the 26-year-old’s...
Jude Bellingham Sidelined With Calf Injury, Set To Miss Key Matches
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to be sidelined after sustaining a calf injury during Friday’s training session. A statement from the club’s website titled “Bellingham Medical Report” confirmed the news. “Following tests carried out today on Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid’s medical team, the player has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg....
Serie A: Ademola Lookman Returns To Atalanta Training Amid Exit Rumours
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman has returned to training with Atalanta amid reports linking him with a move away from the club. Lookman is a subject of interest from Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year-old requested to be left out of Atalanta’s squad for Monday’s clash with Leece after he was approached by PSG. READ ALSO: Napoli, Chelsea Meet To Negotiate...
