Jose Mourinho emerges second highest paid manager in the world
Jose Mourinho becomes the second-highest-paid manager in the world following his new £15million deal with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday evening.
Report: Joey Antipas steps down as Zimbabwe coach
Zimbabwe caretaker coach Joey Antipas has reportedly resigned less than 24 hours after guiding the Warriors to a 2-1 away victory over Zambia in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier.
Gernot Rohr visits sports minister in Abuja, commended for Super Eagles job
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr paid a courtesy call on Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare on Wednesday morning in Abuja.
Minister: Gernot Rohr’s contract extension lies with NFF
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says the issue of contract extension for Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, lies with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Jose Mourinho: Why I signed up as Tottenham manager
Jose Mourinho has talked up the motive behind his sensational move to Tottenham Hotspur as the world football fraternity continue to ponder and discuss the Special One’s latest third Premier League club.
EFCC arrests Ebonyi government house protocol officer over ‘N17 million fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a staff of the Protocol Unit of the Ebonyi State Government House, Abakaliki, over alleged N17 Million fraudulent transactions.
Harry Redknapp: Jose Mourinho should make Gareth Bale his first Tottenham Hotspur signing
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new Tottenham Hotspur boss following the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino last night, and the Portuguese will face West Ham United on Saturday in his first game in charge of the North Londoners.
Former FIFA U17 Golden Ball winner reveals why he quit football
Nigerian 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Ball winner Sani Emmanuel has revealed why he quit football four years ago when he was largely expected to go on and make himself a fine career.
Manchester City star opens talks over new deal amid Real Madrid links
Manchester City have reportedly entered talks with Raheem Sterling over a new contract, set to increase his £300,000-a-week wages.
Alex Iwobi celebrates maiden AFCON qualifier goal
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has finally react to his first goal for Nigeria in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
John Obuh targets first win for Akwa United against Katsina United today
Akwa United head coach John Obuh is optimistic his team will pick up their first win of the season in a NPFL match-day four fixture against Katsina United slated for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo today.
IAAF invites Nigeria to take part in 18th World Athletics Indoor Championships
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has sent an official invitation letter to Nigeria to participate in the 2020 World Athletics Indoor Championships, in Nanjing, China.
José Mourinho was not Tottenham’s first choice to replace Mauricio Pochettino
That’s according to a story in the Daily Mail on Wednesday which claims that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy actually wanted Brendan Rodgers to work his magic in north London.
Yaya Toure names Nemanja Matic as his toughest opponent
The former Ivory Coast international, who spent eight years with the Citizens before leaving last year, won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups as well as League Cup and Community Shield trophies.
Floyd Mayweather denies he will return to ring for Manny Pacquiao rematch
He retired for the second time but returned to stop Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in the first round of their exhibition clash on New Year’s Day last year.
Joseph Akpala returns to Belgium
The former Super Eagles striker scored 20 goals in over a 100 games for Oostende between 2015 and 2018.He previously played in Saudi Arabia.
Harry Kane sends emotional ‘thank you’ message to Mauricio Pochettino after Tottenham sacking
Harry Kane has joined the chorus of Tottenham fans issuing an emotional farewell to departed manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Egyptian star Mohamed Elneny’s agent denies AC Milan link
Elneny has since made nine appearances for Abdullah Avcı’s men, including four in the Europa League. This is after a bumpy start to his time in Turkey, where he was sent off in his debut game and subsequently handed a three-match ban.
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NNPC to automate depot, pump station operations
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, on Wednesday disclosed that the Corporation was poised to automate its downstream facilities such as depots, pump stations and measurement systems across the Country.
Ex-AGF Adoke’s arrest in Dubai proof anti-graft war working – Itse Sagay
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, has confirmed the arrest of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, by the International Criminal Police in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Real Madrid squad ‘pleased by Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur move’
Members of Real Madrid’s first-team squad are allegedly pleased to see Jose Mourinho appointed as the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
President Buhari signs Executive Order 009 on open defecation-free Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday signed Executive Order 009 entitled: The Open Defecation-Free Nigeria by 2025 and Other Related Matters Order, 2019.
PACAC endorses Ibrahim Magu’s appointment as substantive EFCC chairman
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has made a case for the appointment of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Commission.
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Alexander Zverev denies illegal phone use at ATP Finals
Alexander Zverev denied he was using his phone illegally during his ATP Finals round-robin defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas at London’s O2 Arena.
Supreme Court: Presidency urges PDP take on opposition mandate
The Buhari Presidency has welcomed the elucidation of the Supreme Court 30 October ruling on the petition by the PDP and Atiku Abubakar’s petitions and urged the Peoples Democratic Party to take up its mandate as the opposition party.
Maduka Okoye: African football is hard
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has admitted that the brand of football being played in Africa is different from the other parts of the continent.
ICPC to monitor Bayelsa, Kogi governorship polls
The Nigerian anti-graft agency, ICPC, says it would monitor the Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states.
Joe Gomez’s father defends Raheem Sterling over England altercation
Sterling was involved in a physical confrontation with Gomez after reporting for national team duty on Monday, with the Manchester City man dropped by Gareth Southgate from the squad set to play in the Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro on Thursday.