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Leicester City Line Up New Deal For Ndidi

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Leicester City is looking to tie Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to a new contract. Ndidi has been linked with a number of clubs in Europe following his impressive displays since linking up with the Foxes from Belgian Pro League KRC Genk. The 25-year-old is currently touted as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Aston Villa is rumored to be...

2022 WCQ: Ghana Vice President Drums Up Support For Black Stars Ahead Nigeria Tie

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Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to offer his support for the Black Stars despite their poor performance at the just-ended 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Black Stars exited the competition from the group stage after failing to win any game. However, Bawumia says despite the disappointing campaign in the tournament, he is proud of the...

2022 WCQ: Black Stars Forward Sulemana Down With Back Injury

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Black Stars of Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana will not be involved in Rennes clash with Troyes on Sunday because of a back problem. The Ligue 1 outfit confirmed Sulemana is not in the squad for their encounter at the Roazhon Park. “Kamaldeen Sulemana is out for a back problem,” coach Bruno Genesio said at the pre-match presser. It’s a big blow for...

Okocha In The Same Class With Ronaldinho – Eto’o

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Former Cameroon striker, Samuel Eto’o has expressed his displeasure that former Super Eagles midfielder, Austine Okocha did not receive as many accolades and described it as “the injustice of world football”. Okocha enjoyed a successful career spanning almost two decades and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 with the Super Eagles. He was also instrumental in Nigeria winning Africa’s...

Blessing Okagbare Banned For 10 Years For Doping

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Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Friday. The 33-year-old, who is also a sprinter, was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals after testing positive for human growth hormone at an out-of-competition test in Slovakia on July 19. “The Disciplinary...

Kingsley Obiekwu Thanks Ahmed Musa Over N2m Donation, Urges Athletes To Save For Rainy Days

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Kingsley Obiekwu, ex-Nigerian International has sent words of appreciation to the Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, and the generality of Nigerians for their genuine concern towards him following reports of economic plight. Obiekwu said that he went into the commercial transport business to complement his earnings from his coaching job. The story elicited reactions from the public including Musa who made...

Abia Born DARTS Champion, Ukaegbu Goodluck Pleads For Assistance To Pay Flight Ticket As He Receives Australian Invitation (Photos, Video)

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An Abia born DARTS player, Ukaegbu Nnamdi Goodluck has appealed to kindhearted individuals and groups to come to his aid to facilitate his journey to Australia where he has been invited to play. Ukaeg...

Emmanuel Amuneke’s Appointment Will Bring Positive Value To Eagles – Okocha

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Former Nigerian midfielder, Austine Okocha believes the appointment of Emmanuel Amuneke to be part of Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen’s technical crew is a good addition that will help propel the senior national team forward. Recall that the former Barcelona star was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a few days after the team’s elimination in the Round...

Chelsea Desperate For More Trophies – Kante

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Kante Set To Sign New Chelsea Contract

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is not losing his appetite for trophies. The Blues picked up the Club World Cup at the weekend, defeating Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-1 in extra time in Abu Dhabi. Kante, who was involved in the game, is looking forward to the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool at the end of February as another chance to lift silverware. He...

EPL: What I Really Think About Manchester United – Neville

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Former Manchester United star, Phil Neville, has revealed what he really thinks about the Red Devils amid their poor form of results so far this season. Manchester United have dropped four points in their last two Premier League fixtures and they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough earlier this month. Ralf Rangnick’s side currently sits in the fifth...

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