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Thomas Mueller’s form fuels calls for Germany recall
His latest eye-catching club performance has prompted fresh hopes of a Germany recall for Mueller, who was dropped by Joachim Loew from the national set-up in 2019 alongside Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels.
Equatorial Guinea withdraws from Ghana friendly
Equatorial Guinea has pulled out of the planned international friendly match with Ghana next month, the latter's Football Association (GFA) has confirmed.
Gernot Rohr advised to build Super Eagles around Victor Osimhen
Felix Owolabi has advised Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr to build his team around Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who he described as a ‘matchmaker.’
Nigerian striker tests positive for coronavirus
Paul Onuachu of Genk and Samuel Kalu of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux also tested positive for Covid-19, but the duo have since recovered and already back in action for their respective team.
Rangers boss expects Leon Balogun to be ready for Europa clash with Gilbratar
Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun will be ready for the Europa League clash with Lincoln Reds Imp of Gibraltar.
Rasheedat Ajibade’s brace, assist inspires Avaldsnes to victory over Roa
Rasheedat Ajibade bagged her first brace of the season and provided an assist for Avaldsnes as they defeated Roa 4-0 in a Norwegian Toppserien encounter on Saturday.
Crystal Palace boss ‘really pleased’ with Eberechi Eze addition
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is delighted with the arrival of new signing Eberechi Eze.
Kenneth Omeruo on target in Leganes’ friendly win vs Eibar
Kenneth Omeruo was on target as Leganes recorded a 3-1 win against Eibar in their pre-season game at the Butarque Sports Facility on Saturday morning.
Chidera Ejuke reacts after joining CSKA Moscow from Heerenveen
Chidera Ejuke has expressed his delight after completing his move to Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow from Heerenveen.
Finidi George: Why Super Eagles lost to Italy at 1994 World Cup
Former Nigeria international Finidi George has revealed some of the reasons that led to the Super Eagles painful exit at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Godfrey Oboabona: Dinamo Batumi can be Europa League’s surprise package
Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona feels Dinamo Batumi can be the surprise package of this season’s Europa League.
La Liga club cancels Portugal trip after virus case
Real Sociedad canceled a trip to play friendlies in Portugal on Wednesday after one of its players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Ogenyi Onazi returns to Italian Serie A with Crotone
Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has signed for Italian Serie A side Crotone on a three-year deal.
Super Eagles target named in England U-21 squad for September matches
Super Eagles target Ebere Eze has been named in the England U21 squad for their upcoming UEFA European U21 Championship qualifiers against Kosovo and Austria.
Elche seal La Liga return after play off win over Girona
Juan Jose Rojo Martin’s side secured their elevation back into the Spanish top flight for the first time since the 2014-15 campaign, with a vital win in Catalonia.
FIFA intervenes in Ivorian election squabble
FIFA has ordered the cancellation of a general assembly of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) which had been called to vote on replacing the commission handling a presidential election, AFP learned on Sunday.
Bologna coach contracts coronavirus
Bologna have confirmed that coach, Sinisa Mihajlovic, has tested positive for COVID-19, potentially a very serious situation, as he is in a high-risk group.
Hansi Flick: Bayern defence will subdue Neymar, Kylian Mbappe
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says he trusts their high line defence and will resist making changes in order to contain fleet-footed Paris Saint Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in Sunday’s Champions League final.
Niko Kovac: Henry Onyekuru one of the best wingers in Ligue 1
Monaco manager Niko Kovac has lauded Henry Onyekuru and believes he is one of the best wingers in Ligue 1.
Ogunniyi Omojesu set to join Lobi from Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars midfielder Ogunniyi Omojesu is edging closer to a move to Nigeria professional football league giants Lobi Stars of Markurdi.
Mikel Obi: Stoke City belongs to the Premier League
Mikel returned to English football after signing a one year contract with the Michael O’Neil led Potters ahead of the coming season.
Manchester United complete transfer of Filip Stevanovic from Partizan Belgrade – reports
Manchester United have signed Filip Stevanovic from Partizan Belgrade for £10.9million, according to reports.
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Celestine Omehia: Governor Wike is determined to handle Rivers’ affairs
Former Rivers State Governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, has described Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as a man of vision with the interest and determination to handle the affairs of the state.
Manchester United boss says in-fighting must stop following Harry Rashford-Marcus Maguire spat
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says in-fighting must stop at Old Trafford following the spat between Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire last week.
Manchester United skipper: Marcus Rashford clash proved our passion
The pair became embroiled in a heated argument in their limp 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace after the United skipper ordered Rashford to 'f****** get back onside', which the England striker took exception to by furiously responding: 'What the f*** do you want me to do? You f****** k*******.'
Donald Trump returning to New York for first time since leaving White House
Former President Donald Trump is returning to New York on Sunday for the first time since leaving the White House.
Justice Sylvester Ngwuta passes on in his sleep
Justice Ngwuta was said to be getting set for his retirement from on 30th March, 2021, upon the attainment of the 70 mandatory years.
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Police rescue seven kidnapped people in Osun
A statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Osogbo by the police spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, stated that the effort of the state Commissioner of Police and other security agencies led to the release of the kidnapped people.
Zamfara governor: How abducted schoolgirls were released
“Alhamdulillah! It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted students of GGSS Jangebe from captivity. This follows the scaling of several hurdles laid against our efforts. I enjoin all well-meaning Nigerians to rejoice with us as our daughters are now safe,”, Mutawalle tweeted to announce the release of the schoolgirls Tuesday morning.
Boris Johnson offers to host all European Championship matches in Britain
Boris Johnson has offered up Britain’s stadiums for the whole European Championships as the UK’s vaccine roll-out surges ahead of the continent — and he can’t wait to raise a pint to the prospect.
Presidency: There’s a strong suspicion that choppers ferry arms for bandits
Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Publicity, says there is a strong suspicion that choppers are being used to ferry arms for bandits.
Federal government extends workers’ stay-at-home directive to March 31
The federal government has further extended the work-from-home directive to all public workers on Salary Grade Levels 12 and below until March 31 as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.