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Wilshere, whose career has been blighted by fitness issues, returned to action after left ankle surgery earlier this month, but suffered a fresh injury to his right leg that has kept him out of the last two league matches.

Eintracht had already comfortably taken top spot in the group, thanks to winning all five of their previous games, while Lazio were also in the last 32 regardless of the result of the match

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the state governor was installed alongside other members of the association during a well- attended event held at Lekan Salami Sports Complex.

Alex Iwobi is “a perfect Arsenal player”, says close friend, Chuba Akpom, who hopes to join him in the Nigeria national team set-up soon.

Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were on Thursday named as the 2018 ITF world champions by the governing body of global tennis.

Phillip Cocu said he "fell in love with Istanbul" in a farewell message to Fenerbahce supporters after the club announced a "mutual agreement" had been struck regarding his October dismissal for plunging the Turkish giants into a relegation…

Sir Alex Ferguson was banned from attending Manchester United's win over Fulham by his doctors.

The midfielder is this year's Ballon d'Or winner and Real president Florentino Perez is eager to extend his contract.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the list of the nominees for the prestigious The Future Awards for excellence were unveiled at a reception for the nominees at the British Council, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday.

Team Wellington, the Oceania champions, got off to a flying start when Mario Barcia scored with a dipping long-range shot in the 11th minute

The result handed the Serie A side their first away defeat in a competitive match for over a year

The Germany international was one of six City players to retain their place in the starting lineup on the back of the loss to Chelsea at the weekend, with the injury-hit hosts requiring a point to finish ahead of second-placed Lyon

A surprise slip up by Juventus away to Young Boys opened the door for the Red Devils to leapfrog them in the table but they were soundly beaten by the Spaniards

The team defeated hosts Egypt 7-6 in the semi-finals of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (Beach Soccer AFCON) in Sharm El Sheikh.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Plateau defeated Yobe 3-1 after taking charge of the game mostly by winning 20-25  25-14 25-17 25-21.

CSKA Moscow completed a Champions League group-stage double over Real Madrid by recording a 3-0 victory over the European champions at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.

The Barcelona forward has been leased the plane to travel around the world in luxury and comfort and it comes complete with a few personal touches.

Remo Stars Football Club has pulled out from the forthcoming Bet9ja Nigeria National League Super 8 competition scheduled to hold on December 15, 2018, in Aba, Abia State.

Manchester United's Shola Shoretire has become the youngest ever player to appear in the Uefa Youth League.

Silva has been very vocal in his support for the 21-year-old ever since taking over at Everton in the summer, and recently handed Lookman a starting place for the match against Newcastle.