Ruben Amorim Officially Appointed As Man Utd Head Coach
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed by Manchester United as the men's first team's head coach, contingent on meeting work visa requirements. “He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club. He will join Manchester United on Monday, November 11,” the club statement read on Friday,...
AFCON 2023: Ndidi Thrilled With Super Eagles Group Stage Performance
Wilfred Ndidi is thrilled with the Super Eagles progress into Round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time champions booked their passage into the knockout round of the competition after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Monday. The Super Eagles will confront eternal rivals, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of...
Nigeria Football Federation Gets New President
Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Friday becomes the 40th President of the Nigeria Football Federation, ABN TV reports. Gusau was elected as the new NFF President at NFF’s 78th Elective Congress in Benin, the Edo State capital. He polled 21 votes to defeat his closet challenger, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, who got 12. The second runner-up, erstwhile League Management Committee Chairman, Shehu Dikko,...
EPL: Arteta To Be Without Three Players For Southampton Clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is set to be without three key players when his side take on Southampton in a Premier League tie on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium due to injury. The three players are Sead Kolasinac, Bernd Leno and Emile Smith Rowe. Arsenal confirmed this in a statement via their website on Friday. Arsenal head to the game following a...
PSG To Offload 10 Players Ahead New Season
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to offload as many as ten players ahead of the new season. According to French publication L’Equipe, a whole raft of first-team stars has been left behind as the team heads for a pre-season tour in J...
Tuchel Reacts To Chelsea’s Latest Signing
Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel, has reacted to the signing of Marc Cucurella. Tuchel described Cucurella as a fantastic player who can play in several positions in the Chelsea squad. Chelsea officially announced the signing of Cucurella from Brighton &...
Edo 2021: Athlete Scorpion Wins Gold Medal For Abia In Shot Put (Photos, Video)
Abia State representative in the ongoing National Sports Festival, Benin City, Edo state in shot put, male category Eke Kalu, aka Scorpion has won a gold medal in the sporting competition, ABN TV reports. Speaking with ABN TV on Monday, Mr Kalu expressed satisfaction with the feat, dedicating his success to the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. He said the...
Lookman Finish 14th As Rodri Emerges Winner
Lookman placed 14th in the rankings at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, while Rodri, a midfielder for ManCity, took home the 2024 Ballon d'Or. The Atalanta striker, who was the only African nominee among the 30-man shortlist released by France Football on October 26, earned recognition following his historic hat-trick that secured his club’s first-ever Europa League trophy. “It’s special...
Chelsea Sign Badiashile For £34m
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile for a reported £34 million fee. Badiashile has become Chelsea’s first major signing of the January transfer window, with Potter adding extra quality to his defensive ranks amid his side’s poor run of form. The 21-year-old France international has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge after spending the first four years...
Why I Started Chukwueze Against Newcastle United, Pioli Reveals
AC Milan manager, Stefano Pioli has provided an insight on why he started Samuel Chukwueze in his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The encounter at the San Siro ended in a barren draw with the hosts wasting a couple of clear-cut chances. Chukwueze was named in the starting line-up for the first time since linking...
