Nigeria Footballers’ Wives Forum seeks insurance, improved welfare package for hubbies
The Nigerian Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA) has called on authorities of football to make welfare and lives of their husbands more meaningful with improved welfare and insurance packages. The forum gave the charge today in a release signed by the President, Ify Doosh Nwandu Ichull, and Secretary, Tonia Vincent Ogar to mark their first […]
2023 AFCON to be played in June-July
The 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be played in June and July of that year in the Ivory Coast, as confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was mooted that the 2023 Nations Cup could be played in January-February, as CAF plans to do with the next edition, […]
Ancelotti hints at transfer talks to take Everton to next level
Carlo Ancelotti has given a promising message about Everton’s upcoming transfer activity, as he thinks the board will back him in the market. A run of no wins in four matches has highlighted the significant deficiencies in the squad, while injuries to centre-backs Mason Holgate and Yerry Mina could see 18-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite receive his […]
Sancho issues fresh statement over future as Man U circle
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho admits it is “hard to say” where his future lies, as speculation over a move to Manchester United intensifies. The 20-year-old has recently finished his best season in front of goal, scoring 20 goals and assisting 20 others. Reports heavily linked Sancho with a move to Old Trafford last summer […]
Osimhen focused on Napoli move
Victor Osimhen has rejected approaches from Premier League clubs Liverpool and Manchester United, as he hopes to complete a move to Napoli this weekend. Osimhen’s representatives and Napoli officials negotiated throughout Friday to try and find an agreement to close the transfer but failed to reach a common ground. The 21-year–old’s decision to change agent […]
Brighton eye best Premier League points tally
Brighton & Hove Albion are targeting maximum points from the final two games of the season as they look to secure their best Premier League points tally, manager Graham Potter said on Saturday. Brighton, who have 37 points from 36 games, are three points away from matching their highest tally of 40, which they achieved […]
Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke
Leeds United have been crowned champions of the second-tier Championship after third-placed Brentford lost 1-0 at Stoke City in their penultimate game of the season on Saturday. Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League on Friday after second-placed West Bromwich Albion’s loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed a top-two finish and Marcelo Bielsa’s side now have […]
Players will not go US Open due to coronavirus confusion – Kvitova
Petra Kvitova says players will ‘definitely not play in the US Open’ if organisers don’t give assurances over the current restrictions. Organisers at the US Open has been resolutely determined to push ahead with the tournament as usual, repeatedly dismissing the possibility of postponing or even cancelling, due to the coronavirus crisis. However, with the […]
Nadal drops huge hint he’ll skip US Open
Rafael Nadal has heightened speculation that he will opt not to defend his US Open title by practising on clay rather than focusing on hard court preparations. The ATP Tour is set to resume in August with a US hard court swing culminating in the US Open in September. Before that is the Citi Open, […]
Joshua’s world titles could slip away unless he ‘takes chances’ against Pulev – Fury
Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight titles could ‘slip from him again’ unless he ‘takes chances’ against Kubrat Pulev, says trainer Peter Fury. Britain’s unified world champion makes his next defence against Pulev, with a date and venue to be confirmed, and Fury is fully aware of the threat posed by the Bulgarian, who defeated his son […]