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Man Utd’s Lukaku still not fit to face suitors Inter Milan
Speaking to media on Friday ahead of the match at Singapore’s National Stadium in the International Champions Cup, Solskjaer said: “He is not fit, so he won’t be able to...
Read moreWanted to join Juventus even before Ronaldo chat – De Ligt
Juventus announced the signing of the 19-year-old on Thursday, landing one of the most sought-after young players in world soccer from Ajax Amsterdam for 75 million euros (67 million pounds).
Read moreStruggling Tiger Woods says ‘Father Time’ catching up with him
But then, Thursday’s opening round of the British Open was a reality check.
Read moreI’ll not recruit players from politicians — Tornadoes Coach
Bala, whose last stint was at Kwara United, made this disclosure when the management of the team unveiled him, warning that it will not be business as usual.
Read moreI’d swap UCL medal for Afcon – Mane
Senegal forward Sadio Mane said he would swap his Champions League winning medal with Liverpool for winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.
Read moreChampionship clubs want Semi Ajayi
Two Championship clubs, including West Bromwich Albion, are believed to have had bids turned down for Rotherham United star man Semi Ajayi.
Read moreZenith Bank Women League gets new jump ball date
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced a slight change in the commencement date of the 15th edition of the Zenith Women Basketball League.
Read moreSharapova makes US Open entry list
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova is on the entry list of the last Grand Slam tournament of the 2019 tennis season, US Open, which will begin on August 26 and...
Read moreAFCON 2021 qualifiers: Nigeria draw Benin, Sierra Leone, Lesotho
Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles, have been paired with Benin Republic, Sierra Leone and Lesotho in Group L of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Read morePinnick removed as CAF First Vice-President
Amaju Pinnick, the President of Nigeria Football Federation, has been removed from his position as First Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football.
Read morePinnick’s appointment not renewed as tenure as CAF First Vice-President ends
Pinnick, who has served in the position since July 2018, has now been replaced by South Africa’s Danny Jordaan
Read moreNiger Tornadoes unveils Abubakar as new Technical Adviser
The club’s Chairman, Adamu Aliyu, while unveiling Abubakar in Minna also mandated him to ensure that Niger Tornadoes returned to the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Read moreFamily and associates seek N9m for ailing veteran sports journalist, Akinloye Oyebanji
Family members, friends and professional colleagues of ailing veteran sports journalist, Akinloye Oyebanji on Thursday appealed to governments, public-spirited individuals and corporate organisations to assist him with the sum of...
Read moreAnthony Joshua visits Fela’s Shrine, fans react
The British boxer, who constantly connects with his Nigerian roots via social media, shared the video of his visit on his Twitter handle @anthonyfjoshua.
Read moreSturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules
The FA said the 29-year-old had been charged with 11 alleged breaches of its betting rules, nine of which were dismissed by an independent regulatory commission.
Read moreMikel quits Super Eagles
The 32-year-old midfielder made 89 appearances for his country between 2005 and 2019, scoring six times.
Read moreJuventus confirm de Ligt signing from Ajax
“It’s the news all Bianconeri fans have been waiting to hear all summer: Matthijs de Ligt is officially a Juventus player!” the club said on its website.
Read moreInfantino rejects ‘colonialism’ criticism
FIFA last month took the unprecedented move of announcing it would jointly administer African football with CAF and would send its Senegalese Secretary-General, Fatma Samoura, on a ninth-month secondment to...
Read moreGuardiola hails Sane but wants only ‘happy players’ at Man City
The 23-year-old winger has long been linked with a switch to German giants Bayern Munich.
Read moreAFCON: Third place finish, great achievement for young Eagles – Iwobi
Odion Ighalo’s early goal in the third minute gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday
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