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Ronaldo Still Hungry To Win Champions League – Bruno Fernandes

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Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has claimed that fellow teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, has a smell for goal. Fernandes said Ronaldo has a reputation for doing things differently in the Champions League, adding that the former Juventus and Real Madrid star has won the tournament many times. He said this on Tuesday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Man United’s Champions...

Next Two Months Will Decide EPL Title Race Between Liverpool, Man City – Klopp

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Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has warned that his Manchester City counterpart, Pep Guardiola will push them to the limit in the Premier League race. The German also said the title race will be decided in March and April. Klopp’s men will go three points behind league leaders City with victory over Leeds United at Anfield on Wednesday. A run of eight consecutive...

Leicester City Will Bounce Back From Wolves Defeat – Ademola Lookman

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Arsenal Prioritize Lookman Over Williams

Ademola Lookman is optimistic Leicester City will bounce back from Sunday’s disappointing defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Lookman scored the only goal as Brendan Rodgers’ men succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to their hosts at the Molineux. “We are very disappointed and obviously, we dominated the game in the first and second half but it is now upon us going forward and...

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...

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