Sen. Orji Kalu Doles Out N1m Gift To Enyimba Players
Pillar of Sports in Africa and the Senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has given the African champions, Enyimba Football Club of Aba the sum of N1m. This is in fulfilment of his promise to the club if they win their match against the Al Ittihad Sc on Sunday in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup. Recall that the former...
Wolves Beat Nine-Man Arsenal
Arsenal’s ill-discipline cost Mikel Arteta’s men again as the nine-man Gunners were beaten 2-1 at Wolves on Tuesday to halt their charge towards the Premier League’s top four. A seven-game unbeaten league run had propelled Arsenal back into contention for a return to the Champions League next season and they could have moved to within five points of the top...
Messi Edge Closer To Barcelona Return
Following today's meeting between Barcelona president, Larpota and Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, who also serves as his agent. Jorge Messi confirms Messi will most likely return to Barcelona. Fabrizio Romano: 🚨 Jorge Messi after meeting Barcelona president Laporta: “Leo wants to return to Barcelona and I’d love to see him back to Barça”. “Barça move is an option for sure”, Jorge...
Gernot Rohr’s Sack Looms As NFF Officials Meet Over Super Eagles Coach’s Future
Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF are in a crucial meeting to decide the future of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, with the coach likely to be disengaged soon, ABN TV has learnt. Our correspondent learnt that the ongoing meeting, which was convened after the Eagles nervy 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on Tuesday, is meant to evaluate Rohr’s...
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Vanquished Heavyweights Get Second Chance in Playoffs
The past two European champions could have to play against each other in a playoff for a place at next year’s World Cup as a consequence of failing to secure automatic qualification this week. Both Italy, who won the continental title in July, and Portugal, who were winners of Euro 2016, will be on tenterhooks as they await the outcome...
Czech Republic Dump Holland Out Of Euro 2020
The Czech Republic pulled off the shock of the European Championship so far by defeating the Netherlands and booking their place in the last eight after defender Matthijs de Ligt was sent off. Tomas Holes nodded in the opener 13 minutes after De Ligt was sent off for handball following a VAR review, denying Patrik Schick a clear goalscoring opportunity. Holes...
Transfer: Arsenal in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Carrasco
Arsenal are in “advanced talks” to sign Yannick Carrasco from Dalian Yifang, according to transfer expert, Nicolo Schira. The Belgium winger is desperate to return to Europe and especially play in the Premier League following a spell in China. Gunners boss, Unai Emery, was keen on Carrasco in the January transfer window but was put off by the €30m price tag...
BREAKING: Kwara Stadium To Be Named After Rashidi Yekini
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has pledged to immortalize late Super Eagles legend, Rashidi Yekini, by naming the Kwara State Sports Stadium in Ilorin after him. The governor disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, in his office. He said the process was underway...
BREAKING! Kylian Mbappe Tests Positive To COVID-19
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...
Chelsea Prepare Shock €120m Offer For Cristiano Ronaldo This Summer
Chelsea have been linked with a sensational move for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. The Premier League club have already signed Hakim Ziyech and appear close to sealing a deal for Timo Werner. Now, according to the global press, the Blues are prepared to part with 120 million euros to bring Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese international only arrived at Juventus in...
