Alex Iwobi getting better, fitter with time – Everton coach
Everton manager Marco Silva says Alex Iwobi is now in a better physical shape but adds he will make a decision on whether the Nigeria international is ready to make his debut for the club on Friday.
Valentine Ozornwafor set to join Almeria on loan from Galatasaray
Nigeria defender Valentine Ozornwafor is set to join Spanish Segunda B side, Almeria on loan from Turkish champions, Galatasaray for the 2019/2020 season.
VAR: Only thieves complain of security cameras – Jose Mourinho
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has weighed in on the controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) that was introduced into the Premier League this season, saying that only thieves complain of security cameras.
Paul Ince: Marcus Rashford has to be on Manchester United penalty duty
Manchester United have to hand penalty-taking duty to Marcus Rashford, says Paul Ince, with Paul Pogba’s miss against Wolves having sparked an unnecessary debate around a player who may not even be at the club much longer.
Puskas Award nominations thrills Cameroon’s Ajara Nchout
Cameroon forward Ajara Nchout says being shortlisted for Fifa’s 2019 Puskas Award is the highlight of her career so far.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Lionel Messi makes me a better player
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he and Lionel Messi have benefitted from their long-running rivalry.
Reports: Club Brugge join race to sign Victor Wanyama from Tottenham
The British newspaper further reported a top club from Serie A has also expressed interest in Wanyama as Brugge are yet to agree the fee or personal terms for the 28-year-old.
Plateau United sign Ghanaian goalkeeper, eleven other new players
Former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Plateau United, have announced the signings of 12 new players ahead of the 2019/20 NPFL season which kicks off on September 22.
Nicolas Anelka: Cristiano Ronaldo will be even better for Juventus this season
Cristiano Ronaldo will “score many more goals” for Juventus this season, says Nicolas Anelka, with the Portuguese backed to be even stronger in 2019-20 with a year of Serie A experience behind him.
Andrey Arshavin: Unai Emery not in a good position at Arsenal
Unai Emery is “not in a good position”, says Andrey Arshavin, with it difficult for anybody to fill the shoes of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
No Fifa-badged Nigerian referee selected for U-17 World Cup
No Nigerian made the total list of 57 referees for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup which kicks off from 6 October to 17 November in Brazil.
Borussia Dortmund star opens up on failed moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel has opened up on the numerous transfers in his career that nearly went through, including moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
AFCON: Tunisia part company with Alain Giresse
Alain Giresse has left his job as coach of Tunisia, after nine months and having guided them to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in July.
Manchester United set to decide Alexis Sanchez future
Chile international Alexis Sanchez will on Thursday (today) know if he would be moving to Inter Milan on loan from Manchester United.
Emmanuel Frimpong hits out at ‘bully’ Samir Nasri
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has accused Samir Nasri of being a bully and declared he'll never respect the Frenchman as a player.
Rabiu Ali: Kano Pillars to take game to Asante Kotoko
Kano Pillars skipper Rabiu Ali has stated Masu Gida are not lost on the challenge ahead of their Caf Champions League away decider with Ghanaian outfit Asante Kotoko on Sunday.
Monaco chief warns Radamel Falcao over Galatasaray move
Monaco CEO Oleg Petrov has warned striker Radamel Falcao that his desired move to Galatasaray may not come to fruition.
Thierry Henry: I believe I can be a successful coach
Thierry Henry still believes that he can be a successful coach despite falling flat at Monaco, as the former Arsenal star waits for his next chance to prove himself as a manager.
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Consumers vow to resist electricity hike
Consumers of Electricity product and other Stakeholders, yesterday vowed to resist implementation of the new power tariff increase announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, expected to become effective from July 2020.
President Buhari: We’ve invested about N1.3 trillion on education since 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has invested close to N1.3 trillion in the education section since he came into office in 2015.
Reports: Victor Wanyama undergoes medical ahead of Club Brugge move
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama is on the verge of signing for Club Brugge.
Kogi chief judge releases 16 awaiting trial inmates
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Nasir Ajanah, has unconditionally released 16 inmates awaiting trial in Koton-Karfe and Okene correctional facilities of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCP) in the state.
Sultan, CAN leader emerge officials of International religious body
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Samson Ayokunle, and the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, have emerged Honorary Presidents of the Council of Religions for Peace (RfP).
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Presidency: Babatunde Fowler not under probe
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Babatunde Fowler, is not under any investigation, the Nigerian presidency said ‘categorically’ today, denying the imputations spurred by a query issued by Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.
Wilfred Ndidi: How Mikel Obi became my idol as upcoming footballer
Wilfred Ndidi says former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi was a big inspiration to him while he was still learning the ropes as a young footballer.
AFCON: Tunisia part company with Alain Giresse
Alain Giresse has left his job as coach of Tunisia, after nine months and having guided them to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in July.
Aaron Ramsey makes Juventus debut
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey made his debut for Italian champions Juventus on Saturday in their final pre-season friendly, a 1-0 win over Serie C side Triestina.
Group drags Delta governor, others to court over oil commission board chair
An anti-corruption group, Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade (CHURAC) has dragged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and three others to court over the appointment of a former member of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Michael Diden, as chairman of the board of the state’s Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).