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Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace have no desire to sell Wilfried Zaha
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is unruffled with the speculation surrounding Wilfried Zaha, insisting the club has no intention of selling him.
Roy Hodgson: Wilfried Zaha must respect his contract with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has urged Wilfried Zaha to respect the long-term contract he signed with the Eagles, as another transfer window draws near.
Ivory Coast president says he will run in 2020 election if former leaders run
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Saturday he would run for a third term if his predecessors decided to compete in the 2020 election, a vote seen as a major test of stability for the country after two civil wars this century.
Ifeanyi Anaemena: Enyimba not under pressure to deliver CAF Confederations Cup title
Enyimba rock solid defender Ifeanyi Anaemena insists that the People’s Elephant are not under pressure to win the elusive CAF Confederations Cup this season.
Rio Ferdinand: Tottenham’s Serge Aurier is the main beneficiary of Jose Mourinho’s arrival
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Tottenham Hotspur right-back Serge Aurier is the main beneficiary of Jose Mourinho’s arrival.
Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nominated for African Player of the Year award
Mohamed Salah is targeting a third consecutive African Player of the Year trophy after being named on the preliminary list of nominees for the 2019 award.
AFRIMA: Awilo, 2Face Idibia receives Legendary awards
Winners have emerged at the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tiwa, Burna Boy, Wizkid, 2Baba shine at 6th AFRIMA awards
Winners have emerged at the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Winners were announced in...
South Africa book Olympic ticket as Egypt claim AFCON U23 crown
David Notoane’s troops booked their place at next year’s world showpiece with a 6-5 penalty shootout win over Ghana in the Africa U23 Cup of Nations on Friday.g
Yaya Toure names Nemanja Matic as his toughest opponent
The former Ivory Coast international, who spent eight years with the Citizens before leaving last year, won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups as well as League Cup and Community Shield trophies.
Henry Nwosu slams NFF after Nigeria miss out on Tokyo Olympics ticket
Henry Nwosu has slammed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the Olympic Eagles failed to reach the semi-final of the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations in Egypt.
U23 Eagles out of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Nigeria will not be one of Africa’s representatives at the 2020 Olympic Games after crashing out of the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
AFCON U-23: Nigeria in must-win battle against South Africa
Nigeria U-23 team must not lose in their third Group B game against South Africa in their 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations at the Al Salam in Cairo, Egypt.
Chelsea legend eyes top Ivorian FA job
Chelsea legend and former Cote d’Ivoire captain, Didier Drogba, is favourable to secure the top job of his country’s football body.
Thierry Henry urges Arsenal fans to forget Nicolas Pepe’s price
The Ivory Coast international became one of Europe’s most sought-after talents last term thanks to 22 goals for Lille, but he has made a sluggish start to life at the Emirates Stadium following a £72 million ($93m) summer transfer.
Olympic Eagles star reacts after helping Nigeria beat Zambia
Olympic Eagles captain Azubuike Okechukwu has reacted after helping Nigeria U23 to beat to Zambia 3-1 in their second Group B game at the Al Salam Stadium on Tuesday night.
U23 AFCON: Taiwo Awoniyi seals victory for Nigeria over Zambia
The Nigeria U-23 team are back in contention at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt as they romped to a 3-1 victory over their counterparts from Zambia on Tuesday.
Gernot Rohr, NFF disagree on player selection
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has explained that he left out Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players, from his squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, because they are not fit enough.
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Price of Bonny Light hits $65.47 per barrel
The price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium oil grade, has risen from $63.00 to $65.47 per barrel as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, cuts output by 500,000 barrels per day, bpd.
Court orders final forfeiture of hospital facility owned by Imo APC Reps member
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital has ordered the final forfeiture of a multi-million-naira hospital facility allegedly belonging to the House of Representatives member representing Ideato North and South Federal constituency, Pascal Obi.
NHRC calls for arrest, trial of security operatives involved in ‘court invasion’
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest and subsequent trial of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security officials involved in the invasion of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
US Supreme Court blocks plans to bring back federal death penalty
The highest court in the U.S. blocked plans to bring back the death penalty on a federal level on Friday, days before a planned execution.
Indian gang rape victim set on fire on way to court, dies
A woman in northern India who was on her way to a court hearing of a rape case she had filed months ago was set on fire Thursday morning by five men.
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US resumes aid to Lebanese military
An official on Monday confirmed that the U.S. has resumed its aid to the Lebanese military worth some 105 million dollars.
Ballon d’Or: Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt wins Kopa Trophy
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has been named as the winner of the 2019 Kopa Trophy at this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Leon Balogun wants end to racism in football
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun believes tackling racism in football is a collective responsibility and that more punishments are needed to curb the menace.
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly doubtful for Udinese clash after shoulder injury
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is doubtful for their Serie A fixture against Udinese on Saturday, owing to a shoulder injury.
David de Gea admits ‘lack of quality’ in Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea Quintana has suggested the Premier League side may be lacking quality in some areas.