Football

France boss Deschamps defends ‘misunderstood’ Pogba

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

France manager Didier Deschamps believes Paul Pogba’s strained relationship with the media is due to the “unfair criticism” he has…

Aubameyang’s father named new co-coach of Gabon

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Former captains Pierre Aubame and Daniel Cousin have been named as co-coaches of Gabon after the dismissal last week of…

De Bruyne hopes to return against Manchester United

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is recovering ahead of schedule from a knee injury and hopes to return to…

Pinnick promises greater focus on youth programmes

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Amaju Pinnick, the re-elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) , on Thursday promised to focus more on youth…

FIFA congratulates Pinnick on re-election as NFF President

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Gianni Infantino, President of World Football ruling body, FIFA has sent a congratulatory message to Amaju Pinnick on his re-election…

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria now 48th, 4th in Africa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nigeria moved one place from 49th position to 48th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as Belgium and France share the…

Amaju Pinnic re-elected NFF President

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Amaju Pinnic has been re-elected as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Golden Eaglets embark on break

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nduka Ugbade, Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets on Wednesday said that the players had embarked on some days rest…

Arsenal chief Gazidis moves to AC Milan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Arsenal Chief Executive, Ivan Gazidis will leave the Premier League team to join Italy’s AC Milan in the latest move…

FIFA, CAF name Observers to NFF Elections 2018

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

World football–ruling body, FIFA on Monday named Messrs Luca Piazza and Solomon Mudege as its observers to Thursday’s elections into…

Rangers whip Kebbi United to cruise into AITEO Cup group stage

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Rangers International Football Club on Sunday in Abuja beat Kebbi United FC of Birnin Kebbi 3-0 in a Round of…

5 killed in stampede after Angolan soccer match

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Five people were killed and seven injured in a stampede after an African Champions League soccer match in the Angolan…

FIFA to regulate transfer fees, player loans

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A FIFA task force has proposed the use of an algorithm to calculate transfer fees as well as a luxury…

Kante backs Loftus-Cheek to shine at Chelsea

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has the qualities to play more regularly for Chelsea in the Premier League and must continue improving…

Mourinho deserves respect for being ‘real’ – Lukaku

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku defended Jose Mourinho’s confrontational style of management, saying that the Portuguese deserves respect for not…

Manchester City break £500m revenue barrier

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says the club will “strive for more” after they announced yearly revenues of 500…

Golden Eaglets will work on lapses against Ghana Starlets – Ugbade

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nduka Ugbade, the Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets, says the team will work on their lapses ahead of the…

Golden Eaglets to face Ghana’s Starlets for ticket to Tanzania

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nigeria were 2-1 winners over hosts Niger Republic on Wednesday in Niamey to book a date with Ghana and rekindle…

Spanish anti-doping agency investigates Russia winger Cheryshev

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Spain’s anti-doping agency said on Wednesday it had opened an investigation into Valencia and Russia winger Denis Cheryshev, following remarks…

John Terry turns down Spartak Moscow move

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Former England captain John Terry has rejected a move to Spartak Moscow for family reasons, the 37-year-old defender said on…

Impressive Liverpool seek Wembley redemption against Tottenham

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Liverpool will not have happy memories of their last visit to Wembley Stadium and will head south with a point…

Virgil van Dijk named Standard Chartered Player of the Month

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Virgil van Dijk has today been crowned as the first Standard Chartered Player of the Month for 2018-19, in recognition…

Nigerian football a model to follow – President Weah

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The President of the Republic of Liberia, George Oppong Weah, has hailed Nigeria as a great and worthy ally in…

President Weah makes surprise return to football against Super Eagles

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Liberia President and former World Footballer of the Year George Weah made a surprise return to international competition in Monrovia…

Czech Republic coach Jarolim leaves by mutual consent

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The manager of the Czech Republic national team, Karel Jarolim, has left his position by mutual consent, the country’s Football…

Italian optimism wanes after Portugal loss

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The optimism which followed Roberto Mancini’s appointment as Italy coach in May quickly drained away, following their 1-0 loss to…

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain in international players’ association FIFPro’s 55-name shortlist for…

Dele Alli out of Switzerland friendly with muscle strain

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

England midfielder Dele Alli has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against Switzerland due to a minor muscle…

Eaglets ‘ll maintain current lineup – Ugbade

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade, said on Monday that the team would maintain its line up…

Guus Hiddink named Chinese Olympic team coach

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Guus Hiddink has been tasked with ensuring China qualified for the finals of the 2020 Olympic Games football tournament, after…

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