Nemanja Matic: Manchester United ‘can fight for Premier League title’ with right signings
Nemanja Matic says Manchester United "can fight for the title and the Champions League" if they make the right signings in the transfer window after defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup final left the Old Trafford trophy cabinet bare.
Andres Iniesta bids Barcelona farewell after ‘difficult day’ at the Camp Nou
Andres Iniesta remained at the Camp Nou until the early hours of Monday morning, sat alone on the pitch after bidding an emotional farewell to Barcelona following 22 years at the club.
Manchester United interested in signing Willian from Chelsea
Manchester United are interested in signing Willian from Chelsea this summer, according to Sky Sports.
Flying Eagles get a month’s break ahead U20 AFCON playoff against Mauritania
Nigeria U20s, the Flying Eagles, have broken training camp and will resume after a month, officials said.
Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres depart Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in style
Two Spanish giants bid farewell to their boyhood clubs on Sunday as Andres Iniesta waved goodbye to Barcelona and Fernando Torres went out with a bang at Atletico Madrid.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona would welcome Antoine Griezmann if he made summer move
Barcelona's Lionel Messi welcomes the idea of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, who he called "one of the best players at the moment," joining him at the Camp Nou.
Paul Pogba: Coach and player don’t have to be best friends
Paul Pogba admitted he and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho do not get along, telling Canal+ that "a coach and a player don't have to be best friends."
Niger Tornadoes dedicate shock win at FC Ifeanyiubah to late Hussaini Isah
Niger Tornadoes have dedicated their shock 2-1 win at FC Ifeanyiubah in a match day 22 NPFL fixture at Nnewi to their late teammate Hussaini Isah.
World Cup: Coach Alloy Agu hails Victor Moses after FA Cup display
Nigeria goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu has hailed Victor Moses for his fine showing in the FA Cup final this past weekend.
Tasiu Lawal gives Katsina United full marks against Sunshine Stars
A brilliant strike by Tasiu Lawal was all Katsina United needed to win all the three points in one of the NPFL match day 22 decided at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina Sunday.
South African FA supremo faces second sexual assault complaint
South African Football Association president and Confederation of African Football executive Danny Jordaan is facing a second sexual assault complaint, it was reported on Sunday.
New PSG coach Thomas Tuchel relishes working with ‘artist’ Neymar
New Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel insisted that Neymar is “an artist” and admitted that the world’s most expensive player will need “special treatment” as he looked forward to starting his new role.
Fernando Torres scores twice on Atletico Madrid farewell in draw against Eibar
Torres announced he would leave Atletico back in April and it was the quite the occasion at the Wanda Metropolitano as he bid farewell.
Flying Eagles battle Mauritania in U20 AFCON playoff after edging past Guinea Bissau
The Flying Eagles will now battle shock troopers Mauritania in the final playoff for a place at the 2019 AFCON in Niger after they edged past Guinea Bissau today in Calabar.
Antonio Conte: I’m a serial winner in spite of all
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte declared himself “a serial winner” after leading his side to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the English FA Cup final on Saturday.
Alessandro Costacurta hails Mario Balotelli return, Roberto Mancini vows Italy ‘rebirth’
Top Italian FA official Alessandro Costacurta on Sunday welcomed Roberto Mancini's decision to recall Nice striker Mario Balotelli as the new Italy coach promised a "rebirth" of the national side.
Napoli slam ‘shameful and offensive’ Juventus celebrations
Napoli have slammed Juventus' players for broadcasting images of Bianconeri supporters holding up offensive banners targeting Lorenzo Insigne.
Coach Dennerby invites Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega, others for Super Falcons’ AWCON...
Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby has invited 10 overseas-based players to the camp of the team ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against The Gambia.
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World Cup: Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata misses out on Spain’s final 23-man squad
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has failed to make Spain's 23-man World Cup squad.
Ex-FUNAAB VC: I harbour no grudge against my traducers
A former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Oyewole, says he harboured no grudge against the staff of the institution who wrote frivolous petitions, which led to his arraignment in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Prime Minister: Foreigners can now get 100% business ownership in UAE
The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, says foreign investors can now get 100 percent ownership of businesses in the country.
NBS: Nigeria’s economy grew by 1.95 percent in Q1 2018
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 1.95 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the first three months of this year.
INEC: 5,000 PVCs ready for collection in Bwari
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bwari, Abuja, said on Monday that 5, 000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVC’s) were now ready for collection.
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Rivers lawmaker asks Speaker to resign for mismanaging N600m
Crisis is brewing in the Rivers House of Assembly as the Lawmaker representing Ahoada East Constituency One, Hon. Martins Mannah, has accused the Speaker, Mr Ikuiyi Iwaji Ibani, of not utilizing the N600 million released to him for the welfare of lawmakers, their staff and mentainance of Assembly Complex and Quarters.
NBS: Abuja records highest average fares for bus, air travels in April
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has recorded the highest fares for bus journeys within the city, intercity bus journeys and for journeys to specified routes by air, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.
Royal wedding: Meghan Markle’s father rejects surgery in Mexican hospital
Meghan Markle’s father was diagnosed with heart problems in Mexico but refused to undergo surgery, the health ministry in Baja California state, where he lives, said Thursday.
Why Chelsea owner Abramovich missed FA Cup final
Russian state media on Sunday cited an unconfirmed report that Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich’s British visa has run out, while his spokesman declined to comment.
Shell, Eni trial on Nigeria corruption re-adjourned to June
The trial of top executives from oil majors Eni and Shell over alleged corruption in Nigeria kicked off on yesterday with a brief procedural hearing and a decision to re-adjourn next month.