Stan Wawrinka is one of the best to have ever played tennis but the three-times Grand Slam champion is a “little bit underestimated”, his long-time coach Magnus Norman has said. Wawrinka, 35, was the last man to win a Grand Slam singles title outside the trio of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic when […]
Osimhen close to Napoli switch, as former Agent threatens court action
Napoli’s negotiations for Victor Osimhen have moved a step closer after the Lille forward hired a new agent, William D’Avila, will now tidy up the transfer. It was reported exclusively by Football Italia yesterday that the hold-up had been due to Osimhen’s previous agent trying to negotiate extra bonuses for himself. Sky Sport Italia reports […]
Onuachu tests negative for coronavirus
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu will feature in a friendly game for Belgian Pro League club KRC Genk against Excelssior on Friday after he tested negative for Covid-19, reports Completesports.com. Onuachu tested positive for Covid-19 last week after returning from a short break in Nigeria. He was then quarantined for a week after the test. “By […]
Simeone not surprised by Chelsea interest over Oblak
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he is not surprise Jan Oblak is attracting interest from Chelsea but hopes the goalkeeper will stay at the club. Newspaper reports in England and in Spain have linked Oblak to Stamford Bridge and there are claims Kepa Arrizabalaga could be part of a swap deal. Oblak, who has […]
Rebuilding Arsenal a ‘massive job’ -Arteta
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 […]