Category: SPORTS

FIFA ban: Siasia says legal team preparing his defence, urges for calm
August 18, 2019 No Responses

FIFA ban: Siasia says legal team preparing his defence, urges for calm

Former Super Eaglescoach Samson Siasia on Saturday appealed for calm over news of his life ban from the game by world football governing body FIFA on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Siasia was banned for life...
read more
2019 AfroBasket: Zenith Bank Hails D’Tigress For Progress Into S/Final
August 15, 2019 No Responses

2019 AfroBasket: Zenith Bank Hails D’Tigress For Progress Into S/Final

 Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress for their exploits at the ongoing FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2019 in Dakar, Senegal. Its Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu commended the female ...
read more
Venus stuns title-holder Bertens in Cincinnati Masters, as Serena withdraws
August 14, 2019 No Responses

Venus stuns title-holder Bertens in Cincinnati Masters, as Serena withdraws

Former world number one Venus Williams, playing what she called “smart” tennis, beat defending champion Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday. This was just before her sister Serena withdrew from the...
read more
Ikpeba Slams NFF over U-20 World Cup Bid, Smells Hidden Agenda
August 12, 2019 No Responses

Ikpeba Slams NFF over U-20 World Cup Bid, Smells Hidden Agenda

If the purpose for bidding for the FIFA under -20 Women’s World Cup by 2020, was not for the overall development of the Nigeria Female Football, hosting the tournament will definitely be a sheer waste of resources for the country,...
read more
Man Utd 4 – 0 Chelsea: How Tammy Abraham Escaped Red Card
August 11, 2019 No Responses

Man Utd 4 – 0 Chelsea: How Tammy Abraham Escaped Red Card

Abraham hits post, booked, sub SUMMARY The harsh reality of Premier League management hits Frank Lampard. A dream start to the season for Manchester United and their boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, on the other hand. Goals from Marcus Rashford (2),...
read more
Nigeria’s Most Expensive Footballers: Iwobi Tops List @ N15.4trn
August 9, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria’s Most Expensive Footballers: Iwobi Tops List @ N15.4trn

Alex Iwobi has become Nigeria’s most expensive football player after completing his move from Arsenal to Everton. The deal on the the 23-year-old was sealed on Thursday for a reported fee of €37.9m (N15.4trn) from the Gunners. Records show that...
read more
Everton Manager Marco Silva Happy Alex Iwobi Joins Everton
August 9, 2019 No Responses

Everton Manager Marco Silva Happy Alex Iwobi Joins Everton

  Everton manager Marco Silva, had on Thursday expressed confidence that Nigerian international Alex Iwobi will complete his team; hungry for goal in the new season. Everton confirmed the arrival of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal for a fee of £40...
read more
I’m still searching for job – S/Eagles player Ogu
August 7, 2019 No Responses

I’m still searching for job – S/Eagles player Ogu

Nigeria international John Ogu reiterated on Wednesday that he will soon get a job in Europe. The Super Eagles player was confident about securing a deal with right offer soon in an online post on Wednesday afternoon. “I’m aware that...
read more
Seven Nigerian Stars to Watch as 2019/20 EPL Begins
August 5, 2019 No Responses

Seven Nigerian Stars to Watch as 2019/20 EPL Begins

As actions resume this weekend in the English Premier League, there are spotlights on seven Nigerian internationals, in this write up, DAYO PAUL beams searchlights on the players and their clubs.                Excerpt. Nigeria and Arsenal...
read more
How Oshoala was Racially abused at Barcelona after Scoring Hat-trick
August 5, 2019 No Responses

How Oshoala was Racially abused at Barcelona after Scoring Hat-trick

Fans on Sunday spotted unusual form of racism in football. This the time around it was targeted at Nigerian International and Barcelona ace Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala was in fine form as Barcelona defeated AEM Lleida 13-0 to begin their pre-season...
read more
1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 124