Daniel Amokachi, former Super Eagles skipper, says the practice of local coaches being bribed to invite players into the country’s national teams is endemic. In spite of no one being found guilty of the accusation, there have long been suspicions that it happens in Nigeria. “Agents always come to give money for their players to […]
Continue ReadingNigeria is now ranked 50th in the world, in the latest FIFA ranking of footballing nations. The new ranking released saw Nigeria jump 10 places to be placed 50th, from its 60th position in October. At 50th, Nigeria is tied with Burkina Faso, which has one of the significant movements, from 67th last October. Senegal […]
Continue ReadingJoseph Yobo, a former Captain of the Super Eagles, says the Joseph Yobo Foundation would work to release as many inmates of Ikoyi Prisons, especially those awaiting trial. Yobo spoke at the inauguration of Ikoyi Prisons Football Academy on Saturday in Lagos. “I have never been to the prisons before but on getting to Ikoyi […]
Continue ReadingWith Euro 2016 just days away, we bring you the latest paper talks on the competition and transfers. Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Leicester forward Jamie Vardy and are set to carry out a stunning double raid on the Foxes by also signing PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez. David de […]
Continue ReadingDimitri Seluk, Yaya Toure’s representative, has confirmed reports that his client will “definitely” leave the club this summer. With the imminent arrival of Pep Guardiola, the Ivory Coast international, whose current deal expires at the end of next season has not been able to reach a new contract agreement with the club. “He’ll definitely leave […]
Continue ReadingWest Ham United have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike on loan from Fenerbahce until the end of the season. The 28-year-old has spent the majority of the current campaign on loan at Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates, scoring seven goals in just 11 appearances for the club. However, the Nigeria international […]
Continue ReadingIt is no news that Chelsea sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table, not even looking like they can make the top four, But they have players on loan who are closing in on league titles. Chelsea have a whopping 29 players out on loan, here are four players who look to […]
Continue ReadingThe Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has revealed the financial state of the football governing body in the country, noting that the football association is broke as he lamented its inability to meet most of its financial obligations, a situation he said has become embarrassing. According to the Sanusi, all […]
Continue ReadingAccording to Thierry Henry, Premier League’s ‘big guns’ need to do more to put their stamp on the division. Henry expressed his opinion after Liverpool succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle, arguing that the league’s traditional top clubs need to do more if they are to maintain their status. “At some point the big […]
Continue ReadingBY AYO OLOWO Villa manager, Tim Sherwood has expressed his desire to jump at the chance to sign Emmanuel Adebayor if he showed the right attitude and desire. He expressed fears that the Togolese forward may not play football until January after leaving Tottenham Hotspur. It was mentioned on Sunday by Tottenham, that Adebayor had […]
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