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Messi Arrives Paris Ahead PSG Transfer

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Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi arrived at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Tuesday to finalize his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after more than two decades at FC Barcelona. Wearing a T-shirt declaring “Ici c’est Paris” (This is Paris), Messi waved to the hundreds of fans gathered outside the terminal and chanting “Messi! Messi!” to welcome him. Earlier in the...

Ex- Egypt Coach, Shehata Slams Salah For Not Helping National Team

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Former Egypt manager Hassan Shehata has criticised Mohamed Salah for not contributing enough to help the national team. Liverpool striker Salah has become an icon in his homeland for his performances with the Premier League giants. But Shehata thinks...

[EXCLUSIVE] In Kalu’s 8 Years As Governor, Enyimba Was Nigerian Champion For 6 Years, Lifted CAF Trophy Twice — Aide

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Maduka Okoro, a media aide to former governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has emphasized that his principal's 8 years in office between 1999-2006 saw Enyimba Football Club retain the status of Nigerian champion for six years. Mr. Okoro in a chat with ABN TV on Sunday said this achievement was in line with the promise Sen. Kalu...

Mata Agrees New One-Year Contract At Man United

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Spanish midfielder Juan Mata has signed a new one-year deal at Manchester United. The club announced the contract extension in a statement released on their official website on Friday. “Manchester United is delighted to announce Juan Mata has agreed a one-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2022. “The 33-year-old completed a transfer from Premier League rivals Chelsea in January...

Dessers Celebrates First Super Eagles Goal

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Dessers Celebrates First Super Eagles Goal

Cyriel Dessers has celebrated his first-ever goal for the Super Eagles after opening his account in the 2-1 loss to Mexico in Saturday’s friendly game. Dessers marked his return to the Eagles by getting on the score sheet early in the second half. ...

2026 WCQ: On Paper Super Eagles Should Easily Qualify — Babayaro

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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Have Potentials To Beat Ivory Coast – Okocha

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...

Enyimba FC Crash Out Of CAF Champions League

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Enyimba International Football Club of Aba, Abia State on Wednesday crashed out of the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League in the second preliminary round. Their elimination was in spite of recording a 2-1 home win against Sudan’s Al Merreikh in their second leg clash in Aba. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Al Merreikh progressed into the group stage 4-2 on aggregate. Saif Terry’s...

I’m Not Carried Away By Man City’s Current Form – Guardiola

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has insisted that he is not getting carried away by his side’s form. Despite a mixed start to the campaign, City are now purring in all competitions, as they attempt to reign in the present league leaders Chelsea. A 2-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday helped them close the gap, with Chelsea drawing 1-1...

Ronaldo Must Be Sent Packing Out Of Man United – Sheringham

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Madrid Rejects Ronaldo's Return After Man Utd Failure

Former Manchester United forward Teddy Sheringham has called on the Red Devils to send Cristiano Ronaldo packing out of Old Trafford after his controversial interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo, who is now preparing for the World Cup with his Portuguese teammates, feels he has been disrespected and is being pushed out of United, despite his agent declaring that he wished...

BREAKING: Blessing Okagbare Suspended After Testing Positive For Human Growth Hormone

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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...

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