“It is understood that [Blatter] suffered what has been called ‘a nervous shock’ but is expected to make a full recovery,” reported BBC Sport. “Blatter is set to remain in hospital until next Tuesday after being admitted initially for a check-up last week,” the report added. Blatter who is 79 is currently serving a 90 […]
Continue ReadingRuud Gullit, a Chelsea great has expressed confidence in Jose Mourinho as the only one who can turn around Chelsea’s miserable season – but only when he accepts the blame for their plight, show humility and accept where he has gone wrong. Gullit spoke to Sky Sports’ Goals on Sunday, saying: “In the past, when […]
Continue ReadingThe Golden Eaglets of Nigeria (U17 team), have successfully defended their FIFA U17 World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over their West African opposition, Mali, in the early hours of Monday. Thereby, shattering Mali’s dream of lifting a first ever Fifa U17 World Cup. It took second half strikes from Victor Osimhen and Funsho […]
Continue ReadingNigeria U17 team have secured their eight Fifa U17 World Cup final after surviving the scare of the Mexicans in what was a thrilling 4-2 encounter played at the Estadio Municipal Ester Roa, Concepcion on Friday morning. It took two late goals from leading top scorer Victor Osimhen and Osinachi Ebere to hand the Golden […]
Continue ReadingAgelong rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had straight-sets wins at the Swiss Indoors Tourney on Saturday to set up their first final against each other since 2013. It will be a first-time title match appearance for Nadal in the hometown of his longtime rival, while Federer will be bidding for his seventh trophy from […]
Continue ReadingThe All Progressives Congress (APC) through its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the confirmation of all the ministerial nominees by the Senate, despite some qualms by the PDP senators, has shown clearly that there is no longer any division within the APC family. ”The cohesion and unity exhibited by the APC Senators on Thursday have shown that […]
Continue ReadingAhead of the 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture against Swaziland, Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has recalled USA –based Obafemi Martins and six home –based professionals, to join others to make up the 23man squard. The fixture is slated for the 13th and 17 of next of November, as it is two-legged, with the […]
Continue ReadingJo-Wilfried Tsonga was able to hold his composure in the match against Nadal. With the win, Tsonga has booked a spot in the Shanghai Masters final, beating Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 0-6, 7-5 It was a match that hard-fighting Nadal, really worked hard not to lose, overcoming his first set deficit, to level the score 1-1 […]
Continue ReadingAfter the international break, the English league is back with all the excitement, drama and controversies. Here are the games lined up for week 9 of the season. Premier League Fixtures Saturday 17th October 2015 Tottenham V Liverpool 12:45 15:00 Chelsea V Aston Villa 15:00 Crystal Palace V West Ham 15:00 Everton V Man Utd […]
Continue ReadingBarcelona are facing sanctions imposed on them by FIFA for breaking the rules on the transfer of minors. However, they have threatened to take the issue to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This has made them unable to register Arda Turan, who they signed from Atletico Madrid in the close season. They are […]
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