BREAKING: Kenya’s Sharon Cherop emerges first female to finish Lagos City Marathon
Kenya’s Sharon Cherop emerged as the first female athlete to finish the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. Her compatriot, David Barmasai, earlier emerged winner of the male category of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. The 42km race commenced from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and ended at Eko Atlantic, Lagos. Both male and female 42km runners competed for the grand...
Ighalo to earn N1.4bn in six months at Old Trafford
Odion Ighalo will reportedly earn the sum of N1.4bn (£2.98m) during his six months loan spell at Manchester United, Sports Extra can reveal. As of Thursday, the exchange rate from naira to a British pound sterling was put at N469.41. Ighalo joined United on loan until the end of the season in a surprise move as a cover upfront for Marcus Rashford, who is...
Buhari Appoints Amokachi Nigeria’s Football Ambassador
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired Nigerian professional footballer, former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. This is contained in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu. Amokachi, a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the African Nations Cup in Tunisia, was also in...
Buhari Appoints Amokachi Nigeria’s Football Ambassador
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed retired Nigerian professional footballer, former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. This is contained in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu. Amokachi, a member of the 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the African Nations Cup in Tunisia, was also in...
Ikpeazu to install standard electronic scoreboard at Enyimba stadium soon
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the players and managers of Enyimba Football Club that he will soon install international standard electronic scoreboard at the stadium to further complement the upgrade of the stadium. He made this known at the weekend while sending congratulatory message to the team after their victory over FC SAN PEDRO, by five...
I want to help Man-U finish well – Ighalo
Odion Ighalo says becoming a Manchester United player is a dream come true. Ighalo sealed a last-gasp Deadline Day loan move to United from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. The former Watford striker touched down at Manchester Airport on Sunday morning and said he is relishing the chance to prove himself at Old Trafford. “It’s a dream come true because since...
Deadline day: Man Utd make approach for Ings
Manchester United's hunt for a new striker led them to ask about Danny Ings' availability. The Telegraph says the Red Devils approached Southampton this month as they look for options to fill in upfront, but the Saints made clear they have no intention of letting their star forward go.
Deadline day: Atletico Madrid re-sign Carrasco
Yannick Ferreira Carrasco has joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Dalian Yifang. The Belgium international had been linked to several teams but has opted to return to the Spanish side on an initial loan deal. https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1223214827704922112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1223214827704922112&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen-ng%2Fnews%2Flive%2Ftransfer-news-and-rumours-live%2F1r1iwg1c611t615cnkovnlawqv
Deadline day: Man Utd move for Josh King
FC Bournemouth striker, Joshua King wants to join Manchester United before the transfer window closes. The Red Devils made a bid for him this week but were knocked back by Bournemouth. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect more business before the Friday night deadline, Athletic reporter David Ornstein says King wants to go to Old Trafford. https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1223212897641345025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1223212897641345025&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen-ng%2Fnews%2Flive%2Ftransfer-news-and-rumours-live%2F1r1iwg1c611t615cnkovnlawqv
Arsenal sign Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton
Arsenal has completed the signing of Cedric Soares from Southampton. The right-back has arrived on loan until the end of the season when his current deal with the Saints will expire. Arsenal has an option included which could then see them hand the Portugal international a four-year contract in the summer. Cedric becomes the Gunners’ second new addition of the transfer window, following...
