COVID-19: FIFA To Give Members $150m Of Virus Relief Funds
FIFA will release $150 million (139 million euros) to its member football associations from virus relief funds to help handle financial troubles caused by the coronavirus, the global governing body said on Friday. FIFA said that “virus relief funds” for 2019 and 2020 would be distributed amongst the 211 member associations in the next few days “as the first step...
Samuel Chukwueze Undergoes Coronavirus Test For LaLiga Return
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that the Villarreal players are set to return to training after undergoing a mandatory coronavirus test, ABN TV reports. La Liga had earlier in the week confirmed that Spain’s footballers will go back to training this week. The 21-year-old former FIFA U-17 World Cup winner had been training at home under the strict regimen...
BREAKING: Bundesliga Returns May 16 [SEE FIXTURES]
The Bundesliga will return on May 16 amid the coronavirus crisis and the German Football Association (DFL) hope to complete the season by June 30, ABN TV reports Germany's government on Wednesday gave the green light for the Bundesliga to return and left the decision of the return date to the DFL. At an Ordinary Assembly on Thursday, the 36 clubs of...
Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Hospitalised
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been taken to hospital, a Swiss newspaper said Thursday, but media insisted the disgraced official’s life was not in danger. “My father is in hospital. He’s getting better every day. But he needs time and rest,” his daughter Corinne Blatter Andenmatten was quoted as saying by Blick, which said the 84-year-old was in a serious...
Ex-Eagles Assistant Coach Joe Erico Dies
Super Eagles former goalkeeper trainer and assistant coach Joe Erico has died at 72. Erico, nicknamed ‘Jogobonito exponent’, passed away on Tuesday morning in Lagos surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Confirming this development, a close family member Tomiwa Aghedo, said the country’s coaching icon had died after complaining of stomach ache. “I feel sad informing you that coach Joe...
Encomiums As Abia Speaker Attracts Construction Of A Mini Stadium In Isieke Ibeku (FULL DETAILS)
The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji on Monday kicked off the construction of a mini-stadium, which analysts have described as world-class, in Isieke Secondary School, Isieke Ibeku, Umuahia North LGA. The groundbreaking and foundation laying ceremony of the stadium which is one of the ongoing numerous projects being attracted and executed by...
Inter Milan sign Eriksen from Tottenham
Inter Milan announced the signing of Danish international midfielder Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. Eriksen, 27, signed a contract until 2024 with the Italian giants after the clubs reached an agreement for a reported transfer fee of 20 million euros (£17 million, $22 million). "It's wonderful to be here and I'm happy to be a new Inter player "I'm very...
NFF denies Amokachi’s appointment
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied rumour making the rounds about the appointment of former Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Daniel Amokachi as Head of its Technical Department. In a statement on Wednesday, Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, said Bitrus Bewarang still remained the federation’s Technical Director. Olajire quoted Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Yusuf...
Rain Of Blessings As Samuel Chukwueze Gifts 3 Bedroom Flat For Abia Widow [Photos, Video]
Pronouncements of blessings have continued to pour in following the construction of a 3-bedroom flat by Super Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze for a widow Mrs. Theresa Ikoro of Amokwe Ugba in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State. The project officially handed over to the beneficiary on Tuesday amidst cheers was constructed through his charity organization, Samuel Chukwueze Foundation. Other widows who...
Florentino Perez Tests Positive For COVID-19
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez has tested positive for Covid-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, February 2. A statement from the Spanish giants said Perez, 73, had returned a positive result in the club's routine tests and was currently asymptomatic. It read: "Real Madrid C. F. would like to inform that our president Florentino Pérez has tested positive in the...
