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Chelsea signs Pedro for £21m, says he wants more trophies

Chelsea have completed the signing of Barcelona winger Pedro for a fee of €30 million (£21.4m), €3m of which are…

Man City sign Otamendi from Valencia

Manchester City have signed Argentina international Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be…

Results of semi-final matches in 2015 Federation Cup

Following are the results of semi-final matches in the men’s and women’s Federation cup competitions, played on Wednesday: Men’s Federation…

Lobi, Akwa United for Federation Cup final

This year’s men’s Federation Cup final will be contested by two–time champions Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Akwa United of…

South African government suspends Pistorius’ parole

South Africa Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, has suspended the parole granted to Oscar Pistorius, who was due to be released…

2017 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria to host Sierra Leone/Cote d’Ivoire clash

Nigeria will host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between reigning African champions Cote d’Ivoire and the…

Eagles get chartered flight to Tanzania

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tidied up all arrangements surrounding Nigeria’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match away…

Glo League clubs frustrating U-23 Eagles, Siasia cries out

Glo League clubs frustrating U-23 Eagles, Siasia cries out Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, Dream Team, Samson Siasia…

Ghana: Nyantakyi re-elected Ghana Football Association president

Kwesi Nyantakyi was on Tuesday re-elected President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for a third term in office. He…

Coe takes over from Diack as IAAF president

Sebastian Coe was today elected the new President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), beating his only rival…

Ghana’s Baba Rahman ready to win trophies with Chelsea

Having undergone a training session, Chelsea’s newest arrival Baba Rahman made his first visit to Cobham today following his transfer…

UK pledges support to Nigerian football

The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Nigeria has pledged to support the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in its…

‘I want to kiss Memphis Depay’, says Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal admitted he wanted to “kiss” Memphis Depay after he scored twice and created Manchester United’s third in…

Osunfuyi wins Pro-chess Championship

Osunfuyi wins Pro-chess Championship One of the emerging stars in Nigerian chess scene, Abimbola Osunfuyi, was the hero of the…

Lisbon to host ITTF Star Awards

The International Table Tennis Federation, ITTF, has announced that the 2015 ITTF Star Awards will take place in Lisbon, Portugal…

Oliseh calls Enyeama, drops Mikel, Moses for Tanzania

Super Eagles’ head coach Sunday Oliseh has invited 18 overseas-based professionals for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier…

In 2007, they conquered the world but where are Nigeria’s U-17 champions?

By Taiwo Adelu When the late Yemi Tella led a team of youngsters to South Korea to win the 2007…

ITTF names two Nigerian umpires for 2015 African Games

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has listed two Nigerian umpires to be on duty at the 2015 African Games…

Benteke gives us new dimension, says Rodgers

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers backed new signing Christian Benteke to transform his side’s play after the former…

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 5-1 to win first trophy in 31 years

Madrid (AFP) – Athletic Bilbao claimed their first trophy in 31 years as they drew 1-1 with 10-man Barcelona to…

Kiddies Olympics: SUBEB sports director warns schools against mercenaries

Taiwo Adelu Sports Director of State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Lagos State, Mr. Olu Akapo, has warned schools taking…

Martins,  A Team Player At Sounders, Says Coach

Taiwo Adelu/with agency report Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid cannot but be happy seeing Nigerian Obafemi Martins, who just returned…

All African Games: Nigerian Table Tennis Federation hires German coach

Taiwo Adelu To strengthen the technical crew for the 2015 African Games, the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has engaged…

Glo Premier League: Aggreh’s hat-trick sinks Giwa FC

Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure on Sunday reclaimed their leadership of the 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by…

Man City thrash Chelsea 3-0 to go top of EPL

Manchester City went top of the Premier League table with a dominant victory over reigning champions Chelsea. Sergio Aguero was…

Toriola, Oshonaike lead Nigerian table tennis team to All Africa Games

Two of Nigeria’s most respected table tennis stars, Segun Toriola and Olufunke Oshonaike, will lead Nigeria’s nine-man team to the…

Over 200 boxers for Edo championship

Over 200 boxers are to feature in the maiden edition of the Open Boxing Championship slated for Sept. 30 to…

Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to pick first points of campaign

Arsenal recovered from their opening-day defeat by West Ham to record a hard-fought victory at Crystal Palace. Alexis Sanchez had…

Emenike bags brace in Al Ain debut

(Reuters) – Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike helped Al Ain fans quickly forget the loss of talisman Asamoah Gyan by scoring…

Ayew on target as Swansea beat Newcastle 2-0

Swansea produced a stylish display to beat 10-man Newcastle and inflict a first defeat on new Magpies head coach Steve…