Barcelona’s embattled coach Quique Setien offered no indication that he would resign in the immediate aftermath of Friday’s (Aug 14) 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich, as club president Josep Maria Bartomeu promised to “take decisions” in the coming days. “It’s too soon to think about whether or not I will […]
Replacing ‘exceptional’ Osimhen will be difficult – David
Lille new signing Jonathan David believes it will be difficult to replace ‘exceptional’ Napoli striker Victor Osimhen at the club. The Canadian young striker joined the Stade Pierre-Mauroy outfit from Belgian First Division A side Gent this summer for a reported fee of €32 million as a direct replacement for the Nigeria international. Osimhen made […]
NNL group welcomes new Chairman, pledge full support
The Nigeria National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) has sent glowing words of welcome and congratulations to the country’s second-tier league’s newly appointed Chairman, Senator Obinna Ogba. NALCOMA’s message was conveyed by the body’s President of Presidents and Manager of Kogi United Football of Lokoja, Abdul Sule, who described the serving Senator’s latest […]
Ekiti Sports Council open to partner with private bodies for youth development
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr. Isaac Ayodele has said that the state would explore the opportunities in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to promote sports and the general well-being of youths in the state. Ayodele, who dropped this hint during a meeting with Sports Officers from the 16 Local Government Areas of the […]
Matthew Yakubu’s stellar performance guide club to victory in Slovakia
Nigerian youth international goalkeeper, Matthew Yakubu, was out of this world in SKF Sered’s thumping of FK Senica with multiple crucial saves in the Slovakian first division league game. The action-packed midweek clash saw SKF Sered humiliate FK Senica by 4-0 at home. Matthew Yakubu also nicknamed ‘Siasia (Son of Grace)’ stole the show with […]
Sunshine Stars coach, Dogo escapes death
The Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, Coach Kabiru Dogo today was involved in a ghastly motor accident. Dogo, former Nassarawa United handler was said to have travelled to Nassarawa state while the accident occured on his way back. According to an eye witness, the accident which involved the Kwara born gaffer and […]
Interview: Kwara, one of the leading states in sports development -Abimbola
Chief (Mrs) Abimbola Olaoye is the Proprietress of a female football Academy in Oke-Oyi area of Kwara state. She spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on her interest in sports, her academy and sports development generally.
Oblak addresses Chelsea transfer rumours
Atletico Madrid No.1 Jan Oblak has addressed rumours of a potential move to Chelsea, insisting “there will be time to talk” after the club’s Champions League campaign. Oblak has established himself as arguably the best goalkeeper in European football since completing a €16 million (£14m/$19m) switch from Benfica to Atletico in 2014. The 27-year-old has […]
Top-ranked Barty driven by Wimbledon ‘dream’
World number one Ashleigh Barty won’t have a chance to fulfil her dream of winning Wimbledon this year, but she remains laser-focused on being crowned champion at the All-England Club. The Australian won the junior Wimbledon title as a 15-year-old in 2011, but the expectations that came with that success took their toll and she […]
Ozil: I’ll decide when to leave Arsenal
Mesut Ozil insists he is the only person who will decide when he leaves Arsenal after the German star was frozen out by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Ozil has not played for Arsenal since the coronavirus hiatus amid reports the club are keen to get his huge salary off the wage bill. The 31-year-old earns […]