FG Makes Important Appointment From Southeast As Mikel Obi Emerges Youth Ambassador
The Federal Government has appointed erstwhile Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi as Youth Ambassador to inspire young Nigerians to strive for excellence. The appointment which took place at the NOC secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday is another of the Minister’s initiatives geared towards driving a vibrant youth for national development. Speaking at the event, Minister of Youth and...
Euro 2020: Dembele Ruled Out Of Tournament With Injury
Ousmane Dembele has left France’s Euro 2020 squad after suffering an injury in the 1-1 draw with Hungary. France had only brought on Dembele as a substitute earlier in the second-half before he was struck down with a knee issue. And Dembele was sent home from the squad on Monday after being ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. France face...
It’s Impossible To See Messi Leave Barcelona -Eto’O
Barcelona hero Samuel Eto’o has insisted that Lionel Messi will continue to remain with the club. Recall that Eto’o and Messi played alongside one another when the Argentine’s career was still on the up, and the elder of the two has nothing but praise for his character. Speaking with Super Deportivo Radio, the former Cameroonian striker described Messi as a ‘god’...
I’ll Give Proper Account Of Myself Against Mexico – Chris Nwaeze
Kwara United’s Chris Nwaeze has promised to give a good account of himself when the Super Eagles face Mexico in an international friendly game. Nwaeze was among the 25 Home Based players invited by Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr for the game against Mexico on July 3 in USA. READ ALSO: From Abia Speaker’s Several Mini-Stadium Projects Will Arise Many Samuel...
“I’m Ready To Take Up Super Eagles Job If NFF Wants Me” – Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh, a former Super Eagles coach, has expressed his readiness to become the next coach of the national team. Oliseh has been without a job since 2018 and left the Super Eagles in 2016 over allegations of problems with the NFF leadership and claims he was being ‘bewitched’ Oliseh who played for Dutch side, Ajax between 1997 and 1999, debunked...
Dortmund To Replace Sancho With Noni Madueke
Borussia Dortmund have identified their replacement for Jadon Sancho, as his move to Manchester United is inching closer. Dortmund wants to bring in PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke when Sancho leaves the club. This is according to Ruhr Nachrichten, who also reports that Sancho transfer is moving ever closer. Madueke is considered the ideal replacement by Dortmund as they want to...
Fernandinho Signs New Manchester City Contract
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho has signed a one-year deal to remain at Manchester City until the end of the 2021/22 season. Fernandinho arrived at the Etihad from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013, since then amassing 350 appearances for the club and winning 12 trophies, including four Premier League titles and a record six League Cups. He insists he still has unfinished business, and...
Tottenham Goalkeeper To Join Super Eagles For Mexico Friendly
Joshua Olayemi a foreign professional player will now join the home-based players of the Super Eagles team that will take on El tri of Mexico in an international friendly on July 4 . Tottenham’s U-23 goalkeeper Joshua Olayemi has been called up to Nigeria’s squad for the friendly clash to replace the injured team captain Ikechukwu Ezenwa in the squad. His...
Namibia’s Mboma Breaks Ogunkoya’s 25 year old African 400m Record
Christene Mboma has succeeded Falilat Ogunkoya as the African 400m record holder after the 18 year old scorched to a blistering 48.54 seconds at an athletics meeting at the Zdzislaw Krzyszkowiak Stadium in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Wednesday June 30, 2021. The time is the first sub 49 seconds returned by an African woman donning the colours of an African nation...
Man United Should Sign Kalvin Phillips – Berbatov
Former Man United striker, DImitar Berbatov has urged the Red Devils to sign Leeds United midfielder, Kalvin Phillips during the summer transfer window. The Leeds United midfielder’s stellar form for England at Euro 2020 has caught the eye of many top clubs in Europe such as Man City, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Real Madrid. Phillips has featured in every one of...
