Former NFF Technical Director, Laloko Is Dead
Former Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Kashimawo Laloko, died yesterday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Laloko’s death was confirmed by his son, Adewale late Sunday night. “He had been feeling weak before he died on Sunday. It was as a result of weakness, not COVID-19,” Adewale said. READ ALSO: Attack On Ortom: Abba Kyari’s Team Arrives Benue Laloko, founder of popular Pepsi...
Fury Dismissess Joshua’s Demand For Fight Agreement
Tyson Fury gave short shrift to Anthony Joshua’s demand that he agrees with terms for their £175million mega-fight. An announcement was expected this week to confirm the undisputed heavyweight clash will take place on August 14 in Saudi Arabia. But Fury’s promoter Frank Warren yesterday revealed his fighter had yet to put pen to paper over fears the finances were not...
Gerrard Wins Scottish Football Writers’ Manager Of The Year Award
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has been named William Hill Scottish Football Writers’ Manager of the Year. Gerrard led Rangers to their first league title in ten years during his third season at Ibrox. It was the Scottish giants 55th top flight title in the Premiership. They are on course to go the 20/21 season unbeaten and are currently 23 points clear of Celtic...
CHUKWUEZE: My Rough Road To Villarreal
Samuel Chukwueze has been listed by UEFA as a player to watch , describing the Nigerian youngster as a “precocious winger with UEFA Europa League experience. The Super Eagles winger who will be 22 on May 22 is looking forward to lift the Europa League trophy with Villarreal when the La Liga side battle Manchester United in the final on...
Antonio Oliveira Unveils Squad For Super Eagles Friendly
Cameroon head coach Antonio Conceicao Oliveira has unveiled his squad for next month’s friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Bayern Munich’s Choupo-Moting, Lyon forward Toko Ekambi, goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa and Zambo Anguisa are some of the key stars named in the 28-man squad. Oliveira also included top stars like; Christian Bassogog, Bahoken Stephane, Kunde Malong and Fai Colins in the...
I Will Still Fight Joshua This Year – Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury has insisted that he still intends to fight Anthony Joshua this year despite committing to a trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder in July. Only last weekend, Fury announced that his much-anticipated heavyweight showdown with Joshua would take place in Saudi Arabia in August. Soon afterwards, however, Wilder won an arbitration hearing which ruled that Fury was contractually obliged...
Man City To Offer Sterling, Jesus To Spurs For Kane
Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly prepared to offer both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus to Tottenham Hotspur as they look to secure a deal for Harry Kane. As reported by The Sun, City are determined to beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signing of Kane. The England international who informed Tottenham of his desire to leave in order to win trophies, is valued at...
Wijnaldum Officially Joins PSG On Three-Year Deal
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool on a three-year contract. The Ligue 1 giants made the announcement in a statement released on their official website on Thursday. “Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the transfer of Georginio Wijnaldum. Arriving from Liverpool, the Netherlands international midfielder has signed with the club from the French capital until...
Mourinho Backs England To Win Euro 2020 After Win Vs Croatia
Jose Mourinho has declared that England are “ready” to win the Euros following their 1-0 win against Croatia in Sunday’s opener. The Three Lions outplayed the 2018 World Cup finalists for the majority of Sunday’s Euro 2020 showdown at Wembley – winning the game thanks to a Raheem Sterling’s second-half goal. And the SunSport columnist, Mourinho, is certain the players believe that...
Ramos Officially Leaves Real Madrid After 16 Years
Real Madrid have announced that captain Sergio Ramos has left the club after 16 years of service. Madrid made the announcement in a statement released on their official website on Wednesday. The club stated that Ramos will hold a press conference on Thursday to formally announce his exit. A short statement on Madrid’s official website read: “Real Madrid CF announces that tomorrow, Thursday,...
