As the 2020/2021 NPFL season gets set to kick off in October, reports say virtually all the 20 clubs in the top domestic league have put machinery in motion to fully comply with the LMC club’s licensing requirements ahead of time. A survey conducted recently by @clubowners_ng revealed that Akwa United FC and Nasarawa United […]
Buhari appoints Amokachi Special Assistant, Sports
Former Super Eagles striker and Nigerian Football Ambassador, Daniel Amokachi has been appointed as the Special Assistant on Sports to President Mohammadu Buhari. According to his letter of appointment dated August 17th, 2020, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, stated ‘I am pleased to inform you that Mohammadu Buhari, President […]
YSFON faults NFF over distribution of Covid-19 palliatives
Nigeria’s foremost youth sports development body,the Youth Sports Federation Of Nigeria (YSFON) says it begs to differ with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the handling and distribution of the recently received Covid-19 palliatives from FIFA. At a virtual meeting held recently by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of YSFON, led by the Deputy Governor […]
FULL PREMIER LEAGUE 2020/21 FIXTURES
The Premier League fixtures for the 2020/21 season have been announced. Kick-offs are 15:00 for Saturdays and Bank Holidays unless stated otherwise. Fixtures are subject to change. Postponed Burnley v Man Utd Man City v Aston Villa Saturday 12 September Crystal Palace v Southampton Fulham v Arsenal Liverpool v Leeds Utd Spurs v Everton West […]
Liverpool to face newly promoted Leeds, in opener as EPL 2020-21 fixtures announced
Liverpool will face Championship winners Leeds United while Arsenal take on Fulham in the opening weekend games, following the announcement of fixtures for the 2020-21 Premier League season. The fixtures was announced on Thursday by the Premier League, with the opening round of fixtures taking place on the weekend of 12 September. Leeds were crowned […]
US Open: Serena might feel less pressure without fans – Shriver
Serena Williams’ bid to finally land a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title may be boosted by the lack of fans at the US Open, says former world number three Pam Shriver. Williams, 38, has lost her past four major finals when aiming to tie the record set by Margaret Court in 1973. She lost the […]
I can bring winning mentality to Stoke City –Mikel
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has stated he can impact a winning mentality onto Stoke City after joining the club on Monday. The 33-year-old Nigerian has been a free agent since his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor was terminated in March which is believed to be due to speaking out against the […]
Mikel returns to England, joins Stoke City
Nigerian international midfielder, John Mikel Obi has joined Stoke City ahead of the 2020/21 Championship season. Mikel, who won a host of domestic and European honours during a glittering 11-year stay at Chelsea, returns to English football after a spell in the Turkish Super Lig with Trabzonspor. Manager Michael O’Neill said: “We’re delighted to bring […]
Osimhen confirmed for Napoli pre-season training camp
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is set to attend Napoli’s pre-season with the Italian Serie A club’s training camp set to run from August 24 to September 4. According to Footballitalia.com, Napoli has announced their pre-season training camp will run from August 24 to September 4 in Castel di Sangro. The location was chosen by […]
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2020 qualifiers Postponement
Due to travel restrictions across parts of Africa as a result of COVID-19, the qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica/Panama 2020 scheduled for September 2020 has been postponed. The First Round first leg was fixed for 3-5 September 2020 with the return leg from 10-12 September 2020. The revised fixtures for […]