Category Archives: SPORTS
Exclusion of Nigerian Players from CAF Awards Worrisome
An ex-international, Friday Ekpo, on Wednesday described the exclusion of Nigeria players from the five finalists for the 2016 Confederation of Africa Football player of the year award as worrisome. No Nigerian player was among the five players announced by
Randy Coach Arrested for Defiling Male Football Players
Police in Lagos State have arrested a 49-year-old football coach, Frank Darlington, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his young players. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, confirmed this on Monday while briefing newsmen on some of the command’s successes recorded
Bellerin Signs New Arsenal Contract
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has signed a long-term contract extension to end speculation over his future. The Spain international, 21, had been a target for his former side Barcelona, who saw him as a potential long-term replacement for Dani Alves,
Arsene Wenger Insists Alexis Sanchez Could Still Miss Manchester United
Arsene Wenger insists he won’t take risks with fitness of Alexis Sanchez Sanchez played for Chile on Tuesday night despite hamstring injury The forward looked in fine form as he scored twice in a 3-1 win vs Uruguay Having ruled
Russia 2018: Rohr Meets Aina’s Father over Nigeria Switch
The desire of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, to integrate young footballers of Nigerian heritage into the Super Eagles fold ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia has got a big boost after the coach said he held positive
Rooney Apologises for ‘inappropriate’ Pictures of Night Out
The England and Manchester United was pictured in an inebriated state and published by The Sun, and has now issued a statement via a spokesperson. Wayne Rooney has issued an apology after “inappropriate” pictures of the England captain on a night out
Brazil Legend, Pele Asked to Refund $300,000 By Akwa Ibom Government
The Akwa Ibom State Government has asked Brazil legend, Pele, to refund a $300,000 appearance fee. Pele was paid the amount, to grace the opening of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo two years ago. The 30,000-capacity stadium, hosted
Yaya Toure Apologises to Man City for ‘Misunderstandings’
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure on Friday apologized on behalf of his agent for controversial comments which led to his exclusion from the Premier League team. Manager Pep Guardiola has refused to pick Toure since Dimitri Seluk claimed the midfielder
North London Derby Factfile Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Arsenal
Factile on the North London derby ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday: Arsenal wins: 75 Tottenham wins: 55 Draws: 48 Arsenal league titles: 13 Tottenham league titles: 2 Arsenal FA Cups: 12 Tottenham
BREAKING: EFCC Re-arraigns Orji Kalu in Lagos
A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, is currently in the dock before a Federal High Court in Lagos answering alleged corruption charges. Kalu and others had been initially arraigned in 2007 before Justice Adamu Bello of the Federal
