Sports

Decision to feature at Rio Olympics not mine to make — Kelechi Iheanacho

Nigeria international and Manchester City of England’s forward, n starlet, Kelechi Iheanacho, has said that the decision to represent Nigeria…

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Another loan spell looms for Alex Iwobi at Arsenal amid plaudit by fans

Would newly-capped Nigeria international and Arsenal star, Alex Iwobi benefit from a loan move to another Premier League club? Put…

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Chelsea release Pato, Falcao, Amelia

Chelsea have opted against renewing contracts for strikers Radamel Falcao and Alexandre Pato, and goalkeeper Marco Amelia, the Premier League…

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Enyimba lament two straight CAF Champions League defeats

Enyimba attacking midfielder Ikechukwu Ibenegbu has said the side are more disappointed over the loss to the South African side,…

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Chile win Copa America Centenary, sweep tournament awards; as Lionel Messi quits int’l football

Argentina captain and highest goal scorer, Lionel Mess, blasted a penalty over the bar in what looks like being his…

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NFF to announce permanent coach for Super Eagles in two weeks

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will announce a permanent coach for the Super Eagles in two weeks, a top member…

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2018 World Cup: Super Eagles handed tough draw; to play Cameroon, Algeria, Zambia

Super Eagles have been grouped alongside Algeria in Group B of the African qualifying zone draw for the 2018 FIFA…

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Rio Olympics football: Alex Iwobi, Ighalo, Iheanacho make Siasia’ s Dream Team IV; as Mikel, Oboabona make overage list

Dream Team IV coach, Samson Siasia has named Mancester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho, Arsenal Alex Iwobi, as well as Chelsea midfielder…

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PIB will not solve all problems in oil industry — VP Osinbajo

Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has warned that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), when passed into law, will not cure all the…

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Late Keshi to get state burial July 29; as Sports minister proposes 20-man national committee

Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has disclosed that a 20-man national committee for a state burial that will…

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2018 FIFA W/Cup draws hold Friday; as Nigeria get lower seeding

Draws for the qualifying tournament for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be staged Friday by 4pm Nigerian time…

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Rio Olympics: NFF lines up Dream Team VI, Mexico friendly match

As part of its tune-up matches ahead the 2016 Olympics Games slated for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August, The…

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We’ll pay Amodu’s salary arrears – NFF assures

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has reiterated his commitment to settling all outstanding allowances and salaries owed…

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Kelechi Nwakali confirms Arsenal 5yr-deal; set to wear Kanu’s No. 25 jersey

Ex-Golden Eaglets captain, Kelechi Nwakali, has taken to social media to confirm his 5 year deal with Arsenal FC, even…

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We owe Shuaibu Amodu only N8m, not N25m — Edo Govt

Edo State Government, Thursday, moved to clarify reports making the rounds that it owed the late Technical Director of the…

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Family announces Amodu Fidau prayer for Saturday

Family of late Super eagles coach and Head of Nigerian Footbal Federation (NFF) Technical Committee, Shuaibu Amodu, has announced that…

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N14m prize money for CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has earmarked the sum of N14 million for the 38th edition of the annual…

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NNPC/Shell Cup semi-finals hold in Lagos; 2 top players for Holland training

The semi-finals of the annual NNPC/Shell Cup football competition organised for secondary schools in the 36 states of the country…

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NFF ratifies LMC’s explusion of Giwa FC from NPFL

The Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ratified the decision of the League Management Company which expelled…

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Aisha Buhari condoles with family over demise of late Shuaibu Amodu

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, Monday, condoled with the family and Edo State Government over demise of the…

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