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Sunderland takeover confirmed as billionaire heir Kyril Louis-Dreyfus promises new era
Sunderland takeover by 23-year-old Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has been completed after Football League bosses green-lit the deal.
Rumpus in CAF elections as interim president fumes over ineligibility
Interim Confederation of African Football, CAF, President Constant Omari is fuming over his ineligibility to contest elections. Patrice Motsepe and Ahmed Yahya had been declared eligible to run for CAF President, but Omari is set...
Ashley Williams announces retirement from football
The 36-year-old defender confirmed the news that his career, which saw him play across all levels of English football, has now come to an end.
Eunisell renews Rivers United shirt sponsorship
Nigeria’s second representatives in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United FC have received a boost with Eunisell, the country’s largest independent chemicals and oil & gas production solutions company, renewing its sponsorship for the 2020/2021 season.
Akwa United boss targets away victory against Kwara United
Akwa United will entertain Kwara United at the Ilorin Township stadium in one Wednesday’s Nigeria professional football league fixtures.
FIFA supremo offers support for women’s football development in Saudi Arabia
On his recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Gianni Infantino, President of world football governing body FIFA, championed the cause for continued progress in the growth of women’s participation in sports especially in football in the ultra conservative kingdom.
Niger Tornadoes players undergo cardiac tests
Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna on Tuesday conducted compulsory Electrocardiography (ECG) tests for their players to ascertain their heart conditions.
Michael Ohanu: Kwara United can challenge for NPFL title
Michael Ohanu admitted that Kwara United must stay humble and continue to work hard if they want to achieve their targets this season.
NFF supremo warns media against causing division among players
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, insists that Nigeria professional football league players who are good enough for Super Eagles will get their chance.
Warri Wolves boss: We were unlucky against MFM
Warri Wolves FC head Coach Evans Ogenyi said he’s disappointed with the outcome of Sunday’s match against MFM FC at the Soccer Temple in Agege.
NPFL must be content-stupid to develop – minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has said the Nigerian Football League needs to design content around the league.
LMC confirms December 27 as start date for 2020/21 season
The League Management Company (LMC) has confirmed December 27 as the commencement date for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2020/2021 season.
LMC confirms December 27 as start date for new NPFL season
The League Management Company (LMC) has confirmed December 27 as the commencement date for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2020/2021 season.
Lobi Stars completes signing of Imade Osarenkhoe from Bendel Insurance
Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi have secured the signature of striker, Imade Osarenkhoe ahead of the 2020-2021 Nigeria professional football league season.
Nigeria professional league gets new commencement date
Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, has given an indication that the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League season will finally resume on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
Scottish Women’s Football League 2020 season abandoned
The Scottish Women’s Football League Committee has cancelled all three of the 2020 SWFL divisions.
Fans to return to English stadiums from next month
Fans will be able to return to football grounds from December 2 as Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepared to confirm new coronavirus measures on Monday.
Senator Kalu: I’ll buy 35% stake in Arsenal
The representative of Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared his interest in investing in Premier League club, Arsenal FC.
Football fans could return to stadiums before Christmas
Premier League and Football League clubs could welcome supporters back into stadiums in December under plans drawn up by the Government, according to Sportsmail.
Saudi Arabia to host Formula 1 Grand Prix for first time next year
Saudi Arabia has said it will host a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time next year, with a night race in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.
Frank Lampard urges Premier League clubs to help save struggling EFL
Frank Lampard has urged Premier League clubs to ‘have a heart’ and help save Football League sides amid the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain confirms fans will not be allowed into stadiums
British Member of Parliament Michael Gove has confirmed that plans to allow fans back into stadiums from October 1 have been cancelled.
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Nigeria threatens to ban flights from UAE, Netherlands
The task force said the Ministry of Aviation and its relevant agencies have been mandated to take the necessary reciprocal measures as may be permissible under the laws and other international obligations expected to be discharged against Emirates airlines operating from the UAE and other airlines from The Netherlands.
Manchester United boss rules out late title push despite derby win
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is refusing to dream of a late title push, believing Manchester City are “too far ahead” despite yesterday’s superb derby win.
NIOB, PSN, 28 others seek more roles for Nigerian professionals
Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) as well as 28 other bodies under the umbrella of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) have called for more patronage of indigenous professionals.
AfDB approves $1.3 million grant for female financial inclusion research in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two grants worth $1.3 million for research aimed at increasing women’s access to a range of digital financial services on the continent.
Jurgen Klopp hopes for respite for struggling Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes a change of competition will give his side a break from their wretched Premier League form that has put their chances of a top-four finish in jeopardy.
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Hong Kong leader welcomes electoral changes, hints at vote delay
Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam has “fully” welcomed China’s planned changes to the city’s electoral system and hinted the reforms could further delay a vote for the territory’s legislature.
Rotimi: Coming 2 America paints Africa positively
Rotimi said: “Being on the project was something legendary. I felt like I was a part of something generational. As a first generation Nigerian-American, I watched the first part of the movie as early as when I was six years old. I recall that I was then living in a one-bedroom apartment in East Orange, New Jersey, United States of America, with my family.”
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.
2023: INEC directs RECs to submit inventory of election materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to submit an inventory of all election materials under their care before March 12.
Nigeria records 269 new coronavirus infections
After reporting its lowest COVID-19 daily infection figure in seven months on Saturday, Nigeria recorded another relatively low number on Sunday with 269 new cases.