African countries gear up for return to international football
African countries are gearing up for a return to international football in October but with many borders throughout the continent still closed due to the […]
Football
COVID-19: Ogun FA warns against football competitions
The Ogun State Football Association (OGSFA) has warned organisers of football competitions in the state to desist from staging any competition for the time being […]
Nigerians’ Afghanistanism to Washington, By Dakuku Peterside
The fervent ventilation of intense emotions and the often deep frustration with which Nigerians delve into American issues can be superficially saddening but […]
TStv acquires right for EFL, begins broadcast of live matches
The Management of TStv Africa, a Nigeria Direct to home Pay TV operator, announced that the Company has acquired rights to Broadcast English Football […]
Ease of COVID-19 Lockdown: Youths storm open field to play football
With the steady return of normalcy across the country after five months of COVID-19 pandemic lock-in, youths in Magboro, an Ogun outskirt have found increased […]
Messi opts to stay at Barcelona – Goal.com
Lionel Messi has revealed the heartbreak of his decision to leave Barcelona – and why he ultimately chose to stay with the club in a world exclusive […]
UEFA Nations League: Spain’s Gaya nets late goal to snatch draw with Germany
Spain scored a stoppage-time equaliser through Jose Luis Gaya to rescue a 1-1 draw away to Germany on Thursday in their Nations League opener. It […]
Ten children playing football killed by lightning in Uganda
Ten children have been killed in a lightning strike while sheltering from a storm during a football game in northern Uganda, police said on Friday. […]
Saraki sets new record as ABS FC signs partnership deal with Kanu International Football Academy
It was glitz and glamour yesterday in Lagos as Senator Bukola Saraki shone like a billion stars in the hearts of thousands of Nigerian youths. […]
Buhari appoints Amokachi Special Assistant Sports
Former Super Eagles striker and Nigerian Football Ambassador, Daniel Amokachi, has been appointed Special Assistant on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari. Amokachi’s appointment was announced in a statement by […]
Liverpool FC to begin EPL title defence against Leeds United
Liverpool Football Club will begin their English Premier League (EPL) title defence on Sept. 12 at Anfield when they face newly-promoted Leeds United FC. Manchester […]
Bayern must stay grounded in spite of Barca demolition, coach says
Bayern Munich players will only let their stunning 8-2 UEFA Champions League quarter-final victory on Friday sink in for a day. Club head coach Hansi […]
Aguero out for Manchester City but Silva remains ready for Lyon, Guardiola says
Manchester City’s record scorer Sergio Aguero will not feature in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday. The Argentina forward failed to […]
Brilliant Bayern Munich humiliate hapless Barca with 8-2 crushing
German champions Bayern Munich utterly humiliated FC Barcelona with a stunning 8-2 victory on Friday. It was a sensational outing that sent them through into […]
Ozil says will see out his contract at Arsenal
Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil says he wants to see out his contract with the Premier League club, which runs to summer 2021. The Germany World […]
COVID-19: Brazilian club given permission to play match with infected players
Brazilian top flight club Atletico Goianiense have obtained permission to field four players who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Globoesporte website said […]
Davies misses Bayern Munich training ahead of duel with Messi
Left-back Alphonso Davies missed Bayern Munich training on Wednesday, but coach Hansi Flick expects him to be fit for Friday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final match […]
Tottenham seal Europa League spot with draw at Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur secured a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League as they closed out their 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) campaign with a 1-1 […]
Watford relegated from EPL after battling 2-3 loss at Arsenal
Watford were relegated from the 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday after going down fighting in a 2-3 loss at Arsenal. But they almost […]
Brighton end Burnley’s home run with win at Turf Moor
Burnley suffered their first home defeat since New Year’s Day as they were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion on the final day of […]
Aston Villa survive with tense draw at West Ham United
Aston Villa preserved their English Premier League (EPL) status with a nerve-racking 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Sunday. It was a result that […]
Pearson leaves Watford with two games to play in season
Nigel Pearson was denied the chance to complete his great escape with Watford when he parted company with the club on Sunday, with two games […]
Inter Milan’s title challenge falters in 2-2 draw at Roma
Substitute Romelu Lukaku’s penalty kick in the 88th minute salvaged a 2-2 draw for Inter Milan at AS Roma in Serie A on Sunday. The […]
Leeds United back in EPL after 16-year absence
Leeds United returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday as West Bromwich Albion’s loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed them a top-two […]
Wigan thrash struggling Hull 8-0, West Brom draw with Fulham
Wigan Athletic recorded their biggest ever league victory as they beat Hull City 8-0 in the Championship on Tuesday, hitting seven past their beleaguered opponents […]