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BREAKING! Kylian Mbappe Tests Positive To COVID-19

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French football star Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Monday. Mbappe took a test on Monday morning that returned positive, the FFF said, and was then isolated from the French national team. France is scheduled to play at home in Paris on Tuesday against Croatia in a UEFA...

Ex-Super Eagles Star Babalade Is Dead

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Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade died today in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after suffering cardiac arrest. Babalade, 48, ABN TV learnt, died while being rushed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, in the afternoon. The hard-as-nails retired defender was a squad member of the Eagles that won bronze at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal. He started his professional career...

BREAKING! Messi Agrees 3-Year €700m Deal To Join Man City

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Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed on a €700m deal with City Football Group, to move to Manchester City. Lionel Messi's decision to quit Barcelona for Manchester City is to be rewarded with a contract that will cement the multiple Ballon d'Or winner's statuses as the highest-paid individual in the history of the sport. Record Sport understands that Messi has agreed to...

Africa Cup Of Nations Postponed Until 2022

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has moved the biennial tournament to January 2022, while canceling the African Women’s Cup of Nations. The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been postponed by 12 months, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) confirmed in their Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday. The 33rd edition of the biennial tournament was due...

Africa Cup Of Nations Postponed Until 2022

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has moved the biennial tournament to January 2022, while canceling the African Women’s Cup of Nations. The next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been postponed by 12 months, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) confirmed in their Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday. The 33rd edition of the biennial tournament was due...

Nigerian Striker, Victor Osimhen Wins Best Ligue 1 African Player Of The Year Award

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Lille striker Victor Osimhen has been named winner of the 2020 Marc-Vivien Foe prize. The Super Eagles forward saw off competition from compatriot Simon Moses (Nantes), Saint-Etienne’s Denis Bouanga, Montpellier’s Andy Delort, Monaco’s Islam Slimani plus Rennes’ trio of Mbaye Niang, Hamari Traore and Edouard Mendy. "Nigerian forward Victor OSIMHEN won the Marc-Vivien Foé. The prize for the best African player...

[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...

[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...

BREAKING: Liverpool FC Win English Premier League

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Liverpool are now English Premier League Champions, following Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. The Reds lead Manchester City with 26 points, with eight matches to go, making it the earliest team to win the Premier League title. This is their first league victory since 1990. Christian Pulisic gave the Blues the lead, with a solo...

“Samuel Chukwueze Is A Very Complete Player”, Says Villarreal Boss

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Villarreal manager Javi Calleja has labelled Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze a complete player. Chukwueze was named man-of-the-match in Villarreal’s 1-0 home win against Real Mallorca on Tuesday and provided the assist for Carlos Bacca’s winning goal. Also Read: Samuel Chukwueze Leads Villarreal To Victory He was named the club’s young player of the season last term after contributing five goals in...

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