Taiwo Mati gets ITTF scholarship
Nigeria’s national U-21 champion Taiwo Mati has been listed among the awardees of 2021 With The Future In Mind (WFIM) scholarship by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Netherlands coach: Barcelona move will give Depay ‘something extra’
Netherlands coach Frank de Boer is hopeful Memphis Depay’s Euro 2020 form will be positively impacted after the confirmation the striker will play for Barcelona next season.
Nicky Butt: Manchester United should go all out for Raphael Varane
Manchester United should drop their interest in Declan Rice and do all they can to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, says Nicky Butt.
Norway’s football clubs to decide whether to boycott World Cup
Norway's football community will on Sunday decide whether to boycott next year's World Cup in Qatar.
Former Germany star labels Cristiano Ronaldo a fool
Former Germany midfield star Dietmar Hamann has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo “a fool” for his audacious piece of skill in Portugal’s 4-2 loss im Munich on Saturday.
Antoine Griezmann: Karim Benzema will end goal drought soon
The striker approached Euro 2020 off the back of an excellent season at Real Madrid, having scored 30 goals in 46 matches, but Benzema is yet to find the net since making his return to the France squad after a six-year absence.
Carlo Ancelotti wants to take Everton’s ‘most complete’ striker off them
Carlo Ancelotti changed Goodison Park for the Santiago Bernabeu, but it seems like he also wants to take some Everton players with him. 'The Sun' says that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on the Italian's list of targets at Real Madrid.
Manchester United worried Paul Pogba could leave for free
At Old Trafford they have used all their energy on Paul Pogba. The 'Mirror' says that Man Utd are persuading the Frenchman to renew. Otherwise, they are worried he could leave for free next summer and then United would not get any money for him.
Thomas Mueller: Germany back on track at Euro 2020
Thomas Mueller said confidence is now sky high in the Germany camp after getting their Euro 2020 campaign back on track with a 4-2 thumping of holders Portugal on Saturday.
Man City to put in 100 million pound bid for Harry Kane after the...
Pep Guardiola is clear that he wants Harry Kane in his attack. Man City, according to the 'Daily Star', are prepared to put in a final bid. There will be no more. Tottenham will have to decide whether they take it or leave it. Man City are planning to offer Spurs 100 million pounds for the striker after the Euros.
Harry Kane dismisses Euros fitness fears
Harry Kane has shrugged off fears that he is not fully fit for England at Euro 2020, insisting he felt “as good as he has all season” against both Croatia and Scotland.
Euro 2020: Daley Blind insists Christian Eriksen can still play football again
Holland defender Daley Blind has kicked against claims by some pundits and cardiologists that said Denmark star, Christian Eriksen won’t be able to play football again after his heart failure.
Wayde van Niekerk finally qualifies to defend Olympic 400m title
Olympic 400m champions Wayde van Niekerk belatedly confirmed he will defend his title at the Tokyo Games, finishing inside the qualifying time in Madrid on Saturday.
Gareth Bale: I’ve a good relationship with Carlo Ancelotti
Wales Forward, Gareth Bale has revealed that he has a perfect relationship with the new Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti.
Deontay Wilder says he is from Edo
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Deontay Wilder, stunned fans globally after he revealed on Saturday he had traced his roots to Edo State.
Copa America: Leo Messi predicts difficult campaign for Argentina
Lionel Messi has predicted a difficult campaign for Argentina at this year’s Copa America in Brazil.
Thousands receive coronavirus jab at London stadium
Thousands of east Londoners received their first COVID-19 jab at a special pop-up NHS Vaccination Clinic at London Stadium on Saturday.
Vincent Onovo confirms Goztepe interest
Onovo, who is based in Hungary, was handed a call-up by Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr as the replacement for injured William Troost-Ekong ahead of Super Eagles’ second friendly match against Cameroon a week ago.
Gareth Bale: Wales ‘can hurt’ Italy in Euro 2020 cracker
Captain Gareth Bale warned that Wales can pull off an upset and hurt hosts Italy in their final Euro 2020 group A game in Rome on Sunday.
Wayne Rooney: Phil Foden’s international performances affected by Manchester City style
Phil Foden's performances at international level have been adversely affected by his style of play at Manchester City according to Wayne Rooney, who insists that the England star "is not a dribbler".
NPFL: Ifeanyi Ubah host Heartland in Oriental derby
The feisty South-east derby between Ifeanyi Ubah and Heartland is the pick among nine Nigeria Professional Football League matches on match-day 28 encounters scheduled to hold at different venues across the country on Sunday.
Thomas Partey set to change jersey number at Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to get a new squad number ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign.
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Lagos polls: Accord to contest in 12 council areas of strength come July 24
Accord Party plans to contest only in 12 local government councils and 37 local council development areas at the July 24 council polls in Lagos State.
NEITI: Nigeria realised N79.96 billion from solid minerals in 2019
A 2019 audit report of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has shown that Nigeria earned N79.96 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2019. The figure, which represents accruals to the federation and other subnational entities, shows a 15% increase when compared to the N69.47 billion recorded in 2018.
Edo’ll appoint commissioners soon – deputy governor
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said that the state cabinet will be formed in few days by Governor Godwin Obaseki, saying the delay was to ensure that the people who voted in the government are part of picking the commissioners.
Ondo governor knocks chief judge’s counsel over comment on court’s judgement
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday reacted to the comments made by Mr Jubrin Okutepa, the counsel to the state Chief Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Olanrewaju, over the judgment on the case between the state government and the CJ.
Euro 2020: Belgium match ‘biggest in our history’ – Finland coach
Finland coach Markku Kanerva called Monday’s final Group B game against Belgium the “most important in our history” as they seek a place in the last 16 at Euro 2020.
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Delta JUSUN directs members to resume work
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Fikayo Tomori sends emotional goodbye message to Chelsea fans after AC Milan move
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Benue: Police repel armed attack on station, kill 14 ‘bandits’
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