Manchester City To Offer Sterling New Contract
Manchester City are reportedly planning to open contract talks with Raheem Sterling. The 26-year-old has struggled to show his best form for the Citizens during the 2020-21 campaign but has still contributed 14 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions. Sterling is no longer assured of a spot in Pep Guardiola’s first XI, and a recent report claimed...
Lewandowski Beats Ronaldo, Messi To Win FIFA Best Player Award
Bayern Munich forward, Robert Lewandowski, has won the award for The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2020. The Polish national team captain was named ahead of Barcelona and Juventus stars – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – to win the coveted prize. He emerged the winner of the prize after he helped Bayern to win a treble –...
Chippa Coach To Address Nwabali’s Absence As Transfer Rumours Increases
Chippa United head coach Luc Eymael has suggested that all may not be well between the club and captain Stanley Nwabali after the Nigerian goalkeeper was absent in the 2-1 defeat to Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Super Eagles’ number one, who has been the subject of strong transfer interest since his standout...
‘Why I Can Also Play As A Striker’ – Bassey
Super Eagles and Rangers defender Calvin Bassey has explained why he believes he can play as a striker if given the opportunity. Bassey was drafted from his preferred left-back position into central defence at Rangers last season. The youngster was o...
Barcelona Can Still Win LaLiga Title – Xavi
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has refused to rule out the possibility of his side making a late run for the title after they thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagged a brace with Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres also scoring as the Blaugrana recorded their first win against Carlos Ancelotti’s side for the first time since 2019. Barcelona also...
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League, Not Man City – Gary Neville
Former Man United legend, Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool to win the Premier League title ahead of Man City this season. The Reds already have one trophy in the cabinet after winning the Carabao Cup last month. It was the first domestic cup competition won by Liverpool since 2012. Jurgen Klopp’s side are still in the Champions League and the FA...
Ronaldo Might Return To Man Utd Under Amorim—Sheringham
Former United striker Teddy Sheringham says there may still be a chance for Ronaldo, who left Man United amid controversy, to return to Old Trafford. According to a report by Mirror UK, Sheringham believes Ronaldo would be warmly received if he ever wanted to come back, particularly with fellow Portuguese Ruben Amorim set to take over as manager. Ronaldo’s celebrated return...
Husband And Wife Emerge First Nigerians To Finish Lagos Marathon Race
Emmanuel Gyang and his wife, Deborah Pam, have emerged as the first Nigerians to complete the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon. ABN TV reports that Gyang, who was the fist male Nigerian, finished 33rd overall with a time of 2:25.30secs. Pam was the first female Nigerian to get to finish in her category, finishing 14th overall with a time...
Claudio Ranieri Confirmed As New Watford Head Coach
Watford have confirmed the appointment of Premier League winning manager Claudio Ranieri as the club’s Head Coach. Ranieri has signed a contract until the end of next season and will be joined at Vicarage Road by assistant coaches Paolo Benetti and Carlo Cornacchia, along with fitness coach Carlo Spignoli. He is now tasked with trying to keep Watford in the Premier League after...
NPFL Fines Katsina United 9m Over Incidents Of Violence
The Nigeria Premier Football League has handed Katsina United a total fine of N9m and ordered them to play all remaining home games behind closed doors in Jos following incidents of violence during their 1–1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday, according to PUNCH reports. In a statement issued on Sunday, the league body charged Katsina United with multiple breaches of...
