New Barcelona boss, Ronald Koeman, has began his cull at the club. The former Everton and Netherlands manager has told Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti to find new clubs this summer, according to the UK Guardian. Koeman was appointed as Quique Setien’s replacement last week and has not wasted time […]
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Joshua/Fury fight gets clarification after Whyte’s defeat
Nigerian-born and British world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has gained a fresh dose of assurance about the possibility of a megabucks unification fight between him and fellow-Briton, Tyson Fury. This followed the loss of their compatriot, Dillian Whyte to Alaxander Povetkin last weekend . Information from the boxing arena has it that Whyte’s […]
I’m ready for the German challenge – Quadri
In February this year, a top Germany table tennis team, TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell, unveiled Aruna Quadri as a new addition, especially to replace Croat Tomislav Pucar who moved to Russia. A Germany-based publication ON | Sport spoke to Quadri during the official team presentation at the weekend except. How did you spend your first […]
Finidi bemoans absence of Eagles in top clubs
Ex-international, Finidi George, has bemoaned the inability of Super Eagles players to play for top clubs in Europe as they continue to miss out in Champions League showpiece. The retired winger alongside another Nigeria, Nwankwo Kanu, were part of the Ajax team that won the UEFA Champions League in 1995 before getting to the […]
National Principal’s Cup coming back with a bang – Ladipo
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of HideaPlus LTD, organisers of Principal’s Cup, Dr Rafiu Ladipo, has said that the youth football competition will be back in a big way. Ladipo stressed that the revival achieved in Delta will now be replicated at the national level by the organisers of the competition. For over […]
Bolt tests positive for COVID-19 days after celebrating 34th birthday
Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus just days after partying with guests including England star Raheem Sterling for his 34th birthday in Jamaica, according to reports in the country. Nationwide90fm, a radio station in Jamaica, reports that the greatest sprinter of all time has contracted the disease and will spend time in self-isolation […]
Ndubuisi Egbo eyes more UEFA CL glory today
KF Tirana manager, Ndubuisi Egbo, hopes to make yet another landmark in the Champions League as the qualifying round continues today. Egbo’s Tirana will be up against former European Cup champions Crvena Zvezda in the second round qualifier on Tuesday, August 25 in Albania. Although it is a daunting task, Egbo is hopeful […]
Chelsea identify Lille keeper as Kepa’s replacement
Chelsea have reportedly identified Lille goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, as Kepa Arrizabalaga’s replacement at the club, Sky Sport reports. Maignan, 25, is seen as a credible candidate to challenge Kepa at Stamford Bridge. Kepa’s future at Chelsea is uncertain after the Blues boss, Frank Lampard, dropped him for their Premier League final day tie against Wolves last month. […]
JUST IN: Bolt tests positive for COVID-19 days after celebrating 34th birthday
Charles Adebayo Former sprinter, Usain Bolt has tested positive for coronavirus just days after partying with guests, including England star Raheem Sterling, for his 34th birthday in Jamaica, according to reports in the country. Nationwide90fm, a radio station in Jamaica, reports that the greatest sprinter of all time has contracted the disease and will […]
Sports: Benue honours Super Falcons star, Francisca Ordega
Benue State government has honoured her illustrious daughter, Super Falcons Star, Francisca Mlumun Ordega as the Most Outstanding Female Footballer in the state. The award was organised by the Benue Coalition for Good Governance (BCGG) in Makurdi, the state capital. Ordega has been forced to postpone her return to China due to the flight […]