I Was Robbed Of 2013 CAF Player Of The Year Award – Mikel Obi
THE Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has claimed he was robbed of the CAF Africa Player of the Year Award in 2013. The midfielder helped Nigeria win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the third time in 2013, less than a year after he played an integral role in Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League […]
Europa: Barca Late Equaliser Secures draw against Man United
Europa: Barca Late Equaliser Secures draw against Man United Barcelona’s late equaliser secured a 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Thursday. The heavyweight clash marked the return of the Europa League as Man United travelled to face Barcelona at the Camp Nou. It was the first leg of the play-off round clash between two of […]
Sports: Top 10 African Players Performing ‘Wonders’ In Football
Recently, some African players have distinguished themselves among other players from different continents in the European competitions available for the season 2022/2023. Their exploits have become really noticeable coupled with their breathtaking and dominating statistics. Among those players are Nigeria’s forwards, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman who are slugging it out in the Serie A […]
NPFL: Enyimba, Akwa United Set Aba on Fire
Former champions, Enyimba and Akwa United will lit up Aba when they clash in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday two encounter. Both teams enjoyed contrasting fortunes on matchday one and will be desperate to lay down a marker ahead of a tough and rigorous campaign. Enyimba started the campaign on a resounding note edging […]
FA Cup: Man City thrash Chelsea 4-0
Riya Riyad d Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City eased to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup third round. Three of the champions’ goals in a one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium came in a 15-minute spell late in the first half as Mahrez, Julian Alvarez – from the penalty spot […]
FULL LIST: See 8 PL Players Nominated for November/December Player of the Month
The Premier League have confirmed the eight players nominated for the Player of the Month award for November and December. There were two rounds of fixtures in November before the Premier League was put on hold for the World Cup break, with a further two taking place upon the league’s return last month, and so […]
Exclusive: 13 Things to know about late Football Legend ‘Pele’
Brazil football legend, Pele, who died on Thursday at the age of 82, was regarded as the game’s greatest player. Pele was the best-loved footballer of his or any other generation, the eternal master of the beautiful game. Here are 13 things to know about Pele: 1. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in October 1940, […]
Qatar 2022: Ahead Of Argentina Vs France Final, Here Are World Cup Highest Goal Scorers List (Top 25)
After the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final fixtures on Wednesday, below are the leading top scorers in the competition in Qatar. Recall that France defeated Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday night to qualify for the World Cup final, while Argentina won 3-0 against Croatia on Tuesday. Argentina captain Lionel Messi is currently joint […]
Sports Minister, Sunday Dare Announces The State To Host 2024 National Sports Festival
2022 National Sports Festival has been an historical ten day events in different sporting activities with winners and losers. The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare, gave the assertion at the closing ceremony of the 2022 National Sports Festival, hosted in Delta state. Mr Dare appreciated all states contingents that participated […]
Qatar 2022: Manchester United Legend, Wayne Rooney Predict Country to Win the World Cup
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has named Argentina as the favourite country to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Rooney said that Argentina have solid players, including Lionel Messi, that will help them win the World Cup this year. According to him, Argentina will be full of confidence following their Copa America triumph […]