Coaches
Jose Mourinho: I’ll make good history with Tottenham
In a monologue on the demands placed on managers and his own legacy in his press conference to preview Wednesday’s Europa League game with Wolfsberger, Mourinho said he isn’t feeling “depressed” about the situation and still “wakes up wanting to come to work”.
Jose Mourinho: My methods still second to none
Jose Mourinho insists he is still one of the best coaches in the world despite Tottenham’s dismal run hitting a new low with a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday.
NPFL players presented coronavirus clearance certificate before match – official
Mr Innocent Adamu, Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) March Commissioner (MC) for matchday12 clash between Jigawa Golden Stars and Nasarawa United FC held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna yesterday, said he insisted seeing COVID-19 clearance certificate of the players before allowing that the match to hold.
Gabriel Veron’s agent quizzed over Manchester United interest
It comes amid reports that the Red Devils are taking a closer look at the 18-year-old and are contemplating a transfer.
Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon fined for blasphemy
The 43-year-old Italian World Cup winner, who escaped a ban for the offence, was overheard using a "blasphemous expression" towards teammate Manolo Portanova during Juve's 4-0 league win over Parma on December 19.
Chelsea may ‘trade’ Fikayo Tomori for Franck Kessie
Tuchel has given everyone a clean slate at Stamford Bridge, including the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Marcos Alonso and Kepa Arrizabalaga who have all come in from the wilderness.
Emmanuel Amuneke: New football scouting app, Al Haddaf, debuts in Nigeria soon
A leading football Scouting and Marketing Application, Al Haddaf, which will enable players and coaches to be selected by top leaque clubs without physical appearances will be launched in Nigeria by the end of February.
Adnan Januzaj: I’ve nothing to prove to Manchester United
Januzaj shot to wonderkid status after breaking into David Moyes’ side during the 2013-14 season aged 18, but Louis van Gaal’s appointment a year later saw the Belgian’s momentum stall, before he finally jetted to Spain in 2017.
Dutch coach: Things have fallen apart for Liverpool
Van Hanegem continued, “If things go smoothly, believe me, a lot of people could be Liverpool’s coaches. Or at Manchester City. Or name a club with a lot of quality. But when things go wrong and you have to adjust and intervene. Then there are very few trainers who really make a difference.”
Thiago Silva: I’ll love to be football coach after my playing career
Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva has disclosed that he would love to become a coach after his retirement from football.
Pep Guardiola reveals ‘good relationship’ with Jose Mourinho despite rivalry
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola says he has a "good relationship" with Tottenham counterpart Jose Mourinho, despite the historic rivalry between the pair.
Ex-Eagles boss faults Desire Oparanozie’s exclusion from Falcons squad
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has berated the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for excluding Super Falcons captain, Desire Oparanozie, from the list of players that will be representing Nigeria at the Turkish Women’s Cup.
Desire Oparanozie not shocked by Super Falcons snub
Desire Oparanozie has said she was not shocked she was left out of the Super Falcons squad for the Turkish Cup, while hinting it may not be unconnected by a pay strike at the 2019 World Cup.
Pep Guardiola stokes up war of words against Jürgen Klopp
Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media ahead of the crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Michael Ballack: Thomas Tuchel can shape an era at Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel can create "a new era" at Chelsea if he is given enough time to implement all his ideas and philosophies at Stamford Bridge, according to Michael Ballack.
Nigerian prodigy set to sign first professional contract at Manchester United
Manchester United have agreed a lucrative first professional contract with 17-year old Nigerian prospect Shola Shoretire, amid strong interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus, Daily Mail reports.
NFF owes Gernot Rohr five months salary
The Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick said his administration is working to settle the debts they owe Super Eagles players and coaches despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thomas Tuchel: My fight with PSG over players’ transfers
Chelsea’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel, has revealed why he fell out with the former club, Paris Saint-Germain over players’ transfers.
Jurgen Klopp: Thomas Tuchel is a really good manager
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is pleased for Thomas Tuchel, describing the Chelsea squad as a “present” for his fellow German, but acknowledged that he feels the sacking of Frank Lampard was “really harsh”.
LMC slams Jigawa Golden Stars coach with two-match ban
The League Management Company has slammed a match ban on Jigawa Golden Star Gilbert Opana for improper conduct.
Mohammed Alkali: NLO on course for February commencement
Executive committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation and Chairman of the Nigeria Nationwide League, NLO, Mohammed Alkali, has stated that the NLO commencement is on course for a February kickoff although expressed that the mandated date of 10th February may not be feasible.
Diego Simeone: I knew what Luis Suarez would bring to Atletico Madrid
The Atletico Madrid striker is La Liga’s joint-second top scorer this season, tied with his former team-mate Lionel Messi on 11 goals. Only Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri has more, though both players have played more games than Suarez.
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Thomas Tuchel makes Premier League history in Chelsea vs Manchester United draw
Chelsea and Manchester United settled for a goalless draw in an encounter at Stamford Bridge that saw goal opportunities come at a premium.
Bandits kill 97 people in Kaduna in February
The state's Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said on Sunday, February 28, 2021 that the latest attacked happened in Igabi and Kajuru local government areas of the state.
Ex-President Obasanjo urges Bello to sustain fight against criminality
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has tasked the Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello on the need to sustain his current onslaught against criminality in the state.
Bandits attack community hosting IDPs in Sokoto
Suspected bandits have attacked Gatawa town in Sabon Birni local government of Sokoto state, killing three persons, including a 7-year old internally dispaced person (IDP).
Serie A: Romelu Lukaku helps Inter pull seven points clear
Romelu Lukaku scored after 33 seconds and then set up a second as Inter Milan beat Genoa 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A table on Sunday.
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Thugs burn newly-renovated police headquarters in Imo
Some armed thugs, on Thursday, set the Aboh Mbaise divisional headquarters of the Nigerian police
Gantz: Israel freezes programme to send vaccines abroad
Israel is to put on hold its program to send COVID-19 vaccines abroad amid legal scrutiny, Israeli news media reports said on Thursday following criticism at home and abroad of what has been called ‘vaccine diplomacy’.
NDLEA boss urges Nigerians to take ownership of war against drug abuse
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa, has urged Nigerians to take ownership of the renewed fight against the menace of drug abuse in the country.
Bandits kill six, abduct 15 in Niger councils
One of those killed was at Pandogari town in Rafi Local Government Area, where five people were abducted, while the remaining five were murdered in Gurmana in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Ten persons were kidnapped in this incident.
Senator Lawan: National Assembly will approve extra-budgetary funds to fight insecurity
The leadership of the National Assembly on Monday gave an assurance that it will approve extra-budgetary request of the Executive for the security agencies to wage a total war on the rising level of insecurity in the country.