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CAF approves revised calendar for Interclubs competitions
Confederation of Africa Football Emergency Committee has approved the revised calendar for the Interclubs competitions which was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyriel Dessers denies planning to dump Nigeria for Belgium
Super Eagles hopeful, Cyriel Dessers, has debunked claims he is still interested in playing for Belgium despite already committing his international future to Nigeria.
AC Milan show interest in Tottenham’s Serge Aurier
AC Milan have entered the race to secure the signature of Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier after the club’s sporting director Paolo Maldini confirmed contact has been made with the player’s agent.
Liverpool, Manchester United made last-minute attempt to sign Victor Osimhen
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were both keen on signing Victor Osimhen from Lille and even spoke to the player directly.
FIFA extends mandate of Egyptian FA for four months
The interim committee that manages the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said it got an approval from world governing body FIFA to stay for four more months to carry out its pending tasks.
Leon Balogun makes Rangers debut in victory over Aberdeen
Leon Balogun made his debut while Joe Aribo was in action as Glasgow Rangers secured a 1-0 win over Aberdeen in their first game of the 2020-21 season.
Joe Aribo reacts after winning two Rangers end-of-season awards
Joe Aribo has expressed his delight after winning the Rangers Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards.
Napoli’s Dries Mertens vows to help Victor Osimhen adapt to Serie A
Napoli forward Dries Mertens has promised to help Victor Osimhen to adapt to Serie A when he completes his move from French side Lille.
Super Eagles defender announces birth of baby
FC Porto and Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem has announced the birth of his first child on Wednesday evening.
‘Victor Osimhen has set standard for Nigerian players’
Former Nigeria international Friday Elahor has praised Napoli-bound striker Victor Osimhen for his contribution to Lille in 2019-20 season, urging other players to emulate him.
CAF president Ahmad not sure about pursuing second term
Caf’s next presidential elections are scheduled to take place in March 2021 in Ethiopia, where the Malagasy stunningly dethroned long-standing ruler Issa Hayatou in 2017.
Tanzania president renames National Stadium to Mkapa Stadium
Mkapa passed away on July 24 after a short illness and was the third President of the East Africa nation. In his address, the current Head of State admitted the late Mkapa loved sports and many wanted the facility he built to be named after him.
Imama Amapakabo targets continental ticket with Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors New Coach Imama Amapakabo has give no himself a personal target on his new role with the NPFL side.
Egypt’s legendary goalkeeper retires at 47
“Football is my second wife and I have divorced it. I am not returning to play football again, the entire system has errors and club heads attacking each other, and may God be in the help of the players,” El Hadary said.
Segun Odegbami: Gernot Rohr not qualified for Super Eagles
Former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami says Gernot Rohr is not qualified to coach the Super Eagles, arguing that some former players are more worthy of the role than the German.
Daniel Amokachi: Indiscipline cut short Sunday Mba’s career
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi says indiscipline and a failed move to French Ligue 1 club Girondis Bordeaux affected Sunday Mba’s career.
Burkina Faso’s Aristide Bance retires from international duty
Burkina Faso international Aristide Bance has announced his retirement from international football.
Super Eagles star Samuel Kalu ‘tests positive’ for coronavirus
Bordeaux forward, Samuel Kalu, has been tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the second Super Eagles star to contract the disease after Genk striker, Paul Onuachu.
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PPPRA fixes petrol ex-depot price for N138.62
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) kept the petrol dealers guessing on Tuesday when it approved an ex-depot price of N138.62 per litre for the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol and kept the pump price to its chest.
Rep Elumelu: Opposition lawmakers leading anti-corruption investigations
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), says opposition lawmakers in the house have been at the center of unearthing and exposing acts of corruption in the country.
Zamfara schools to resume August 9
The Zamfara State Government has directed secondary schools in the state to reopen from August 9, to enable exiting students sit for Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
NSE: Trading sustains positive trend, up by 0.31 per cent
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) extended a positive trend on Tuesday with key market indices appreciating further by 0.31 per cent.
NUC: 32 universities involved in research to tackle impacts of coronavirus
The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, says 32 federal, state and private universities across all geopolitical zones are involved in different stages of research toward tackling direct and collateral impacts of COVID-19.
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Bayelsa promises safety of students as schools reopen August 5
Bayelsa State Government says it is taking steps to ensure that schools are safe to allow final year students to resume and participate in external examinations as directed by the federal government.
Nasarawa governor promises protection of citizens
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has sympathized with the paramount ruler of Panda, the Ohimege Opanda, HRH Alh. Usman Abdullahi, and the people of the area over the recent attack by gunmen in Dausu, Umaisha Development Area of the state that killed five people with many houses burnt.
NBA election: Governor Obaseki congratulates Olumide Akpata
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his emergence as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Lagos PDP asks governor to replace LASWA boss over boat mishaps
The Peoples Democratic Party has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to sack the management of Lagos State Waterways Authority over recent boat mishaps which occurred in the state.
Hong Kong disqualifies 12 pro-democracy candidates
The political spectrum of those 12 candidates ranges from localists like Joshua Wong and Lester Shum, who advocate for political autonomy, to moderate pro-democracy figures like Alvin Yeung and Kenneth Leung from the Civil Party that advocates for human rights and rule of law.