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Chippa United goalkeeper Nwabili keen to make Super Eagles AFCON squad
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili is determined to make Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabili, 27, has attracted the attention of Super ...
United Nigeria Airlines partners Enyimba FC
United Nigeria Airlines has signed a partnership and sponsorship deal with Enyimba FC of Aba, which would see the former CAF Champions League winners getting various support from the a ...
Abuja Bubbles As 2023 National Carnival Polo Tourney Takes Off
Top Nigerian polo players and enthusiasts alike are converging in Abuja for the annual 2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament scheduled to take off this weekend with funfair. ...
Transfer: Jonathan Tah decides after approaches from Chelsea, Man Utd
Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah has ruled out any possibility of leaving the club in the January transfer window after approaches from Chelsea and Manchester United, according to Sky S ...
Osho gets Akwa United’s management backing despite poor run
Akwa United management have reiterated their support for under-fire head coach, Fatai Osho. According to reports, the Promise Keepers management are concerned with t ...
Serie A: AC Milan wary of Atalanta’s key man Lookman
AC Milan have labelled Ademola Lookman Atalanta’s key man ahead of their Serie A meeting with La Dea. The Rooseneri will be the guests of Gian Piero Gasperini’s side ...
‘Heartland not a strong team yet’ – Coach Boboye
Heartland head coach Kennedy Boboye says his team is still a work in progress, DAILY POST reports. Boboye took charge of the Naze Millionaires last month following t ...
EPL: Guardiola names four exceptional Premier League teams
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has named four exceptional Premier League teams. According to Guardiola, the four teams are Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotsp ...
Akwa United seek fans’ support ahead of Lobi Stars clash
Akwa United have appealed to supporters of the club to turn out en-masse for their matchday 13 clash against Lobi Stars. The Promise Keepers made the appeal through ...
Doma United’s Osayi, Onigbinde win Player, Coach of the Month award
Kingdom Osayi has won the Nigeria Premier Football League player of the month award for November. Osayi kept six clean sheets for Doma United in the month. Th ...
Bundesliga: Boniface wins Rookie of the Month award for fourth consecutive time
Victor Boniface has clinched the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for November. It’s the fourth time Boniface will be winning the award this season. The N ...
Gov Alia elated with Lobi Stars position on NPFL table
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has expressed delight with the position of Lobi Stars on the Nigeria Premier Football League table. Alia disclosed this during a c ...
Bendel Insurance versus Sunshine Stars NPFL fixture rescheduled
The Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 13 clash involving Bendel Insurance and Sunshine Stars has been postponed. The match was earlier scheduled for the Samue ...
EPL: Pochettino speaks on Chelsea finishing in top four this season
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has assured fans that the team will challenge to finish in the Premier League top four. Pochettino, speaking to the media on Frid ...
CAF Confederation Cup: Club Africain to arrive Uyo tonight for Rivers United clash
Tunisian club Club Africain will hit Uyo on Friday (today) for their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Rivers United. The matchday three encounter is billed for th ...
Audit Committee Report Tops AFN’s Board Meeting Agenda
The report of an audit committee set up by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria at its executive board meeting of September 16, 2023 tops the list of the agenda for Sunday’s Executive Board of the ...
Gunmen Attack Sunshine Stars Bus
Suspected gunmen yesterday attacked Sunshine Stars Football Club on their way to Benin. LEADERSHIP learnt that the team was traveling to honor match day 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football L ...
Nadal, Osaka Back As Kyrgios, Raducanu Missing From Australian Open Entry List
Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees on Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their ...
Dambe Warriors League Set To Announce Super Fight Season 2
Following the conclusion of Super Fight season 1, Dambe Warriors League (DWL) is set to announce the Super Fight season 2, scheduled to take place December 24. The inaugural season of DWL h ...
Pelé’s Santos Relegated From Brazil Top League As Palmeiras Claim Title
One of the most exciting seasons of the Brazilian league ended Thursday with the most stable team of the season defending its title and the club that was home to the late Pelé relegated for the fi ...
Messi’s No. 10 Shirt At Inter Miami Named Top Fashion Items Of 2023
Lionel Messi continues to make a stunning impact on and off the field at Inter Miami, with his No.10 jersey being named a top fashion item of 2023. Lifestyle magazine Vogue has pieced toget ...
EPL: Fulham boss thumbs up Bassey’s display against Nottingham Forest
Fulham manager, Marco Silva has showered encomium on Calvin Bassey following his impressive performance in the club’s big win against Nottingham Forest. The Nigeria ...
Nwakali tips Osimhen to win 2023 CAF Player of the Year award
Kelechi Nwakali believes his compatriot Victor Osimhen deserves to win the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Osimhen is among the three players, who made the ...
Arteta ready to sell Arsenal defender
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior could leave the Gunners just a year after joining the Premier League club after it emerged that manager Mikel Arteta won’t block a move to AC Milan. ...
EPL: I’ll talk to his parents – Evra reveals Chelsea forward let Man Utd down
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra has joked that Chelsea forward, Cole Palmer let the Red Devils down by playing for Manchester City. Evra said he woul ...
Man Utd: Ten Hag speaks on having regrets over handling of Sancho
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has insisted he has no regrets over how he is handling the situation with winger, Jadon Sancho. Ten Hag and Sancho had a huge ...
Serie A: Osimhen not at his best yet – Napoli boss, Mazzarri
Napoli manager, Walter Mazzarri has conceded that Victor Osimhen needs more time to regain his best form. Osimhen has struggled to hit top form since his return from ...
EPL: Man Utd get major boost ahead of Bournemouth clash
Manchester United have received a major injury boost ahead of their Premier League tie with Bournemouth on Saturday. Man United confirmed in a statement on Thursday ...
Xavi vs Iniesta: Barcelona’s Pedri picks his favourite
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has picked his favourite between the club’s legends Andrés Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez. The official X account of ESPN UK uploaded a video ...
Odigie gives reason for Bendel Insurance defeat to Heartland
Bendel Insurance head coach, Monday Odigie has attributed his team’s defeat to Heartland to loss of concentration. The Benin Arsenals suffered a 1-0 defeat against H ...