Manager Mikel Arteta says the task of rebuilding Arsenal is a “massive job” and that there is an “enormous” difference between his side and Premier League champions Liverpool. Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 on Wednesday but the London side are still ninth and trail the champions by 40 points. “You can see how Liverpool build their […]
Spanish football fans unlikely to return in September
Spain’s health minister has expressed doubt about the prospect of spectators returning to football matches in September due to the threat of a resurgence in Covid-19 infections. The government’s department for sport and organising body La Liga had hoped to let fans back into stadiums at a reduced capacity when the new season starts in […]
It’s been wonderful experience coaching in NPFL -Makinwa
Katsina United FC gaffer, Henry Makinwa has reiterated his affection for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) saying that, with his few years of coaching in Nigeria’s top flight division, nothing to regret about. The merchant tactician who is a UEFA Pro License holder represented 17 clubs in 11 countries during his professional career. The […]
Football will resume stronger after Covid-19 break -Chukwuemeka
Fqootball stakeholders and fans in Nigeria have been assured of a better and stronger new soccer season ahead of league resumption in Nigeria in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic which forced cancellation of league games in Nigeria and some parts of the world. Speaking on Wednesday with sports writers in Abuja, the Executive Secretary […]
Handball can be a podium sport with govt support -Pedro
Investment in refreshal training of coaches, efficient player welfare, mutually beneficial partnership with corporate bodies and the right government policies on sport are the ingredients which will help to make handball in Nigeria develop into successful enterprise and a podium sport amongst all sports. This was the resolution derived on Day 2 of the HFN […]
Kwara football stakeholders commend Gov AbdulRahman, tasks Kwara United FC
Kwara football stakeholders has commended the state Governor, Mallam AbndulRahman AbdulRazaq on his efforts and foresight of in ensuring that Kwara United Football Club plays in the elite season as against the second tier system, even as they also praised him for his support to the club so far. The commendation was contained in an […]
CAS lifts UEFA Champion League ban on Manchester City
Manchester City have been cleared to play in the Champions League next season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned their two-year ban from European competitions. The decision means that the governing body, UEFA suffers historic defeat which could irreparably damage their flagship Financial Fair Play regulations. City will still pay a €10m (£11.4m) fine–down from […]
Kwara FA calls stakeholders’ meeting
In light of the on-going developments in the spread of COVID-19 across Nigeria and the effects on football, Kwara State Football Association has invited representatives of football councils, management of elite clubs and all affiliated bodies to attend a stakeholders meeting on Tuesday 14 July, 2020, by 11.00am, to discuss critical issues. Chairman of the […]
77-year-old ‘Mama Arsenal’ bags 250k, to visits Emirate Stadium
Vehicular traffic came to a total standstill at the Ogunlana Drive axis and other adjourning streets along the ever busy Surulere local government area of Lagos state today. Wonderful rendition from the Authentic Supporters club held passersby spellbound as the supporters danced away their sorrows in the midst of the uncertainties created by the ravaging […]
NFF adopts PPG, sets new league season tentatively to start September/October
Following resolutions passed at an online meeting of the NFF Football Committee, which had in attendance the Chairpersons of all the National Leagues and the President of the Nigeria Referees Association, the Executive Committee of the NFF has, after a holistic consideration of all the issues affecting the leagues (including the status of the leagues […]