Nigeria legends Emmanuel Amuneke and Mutiu Adepoju have expressed their pleasure with the progress of Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze. The 20-year-old winger broke into the limelight at the 2015 U17 World Cup tournament in Chile under the guidance of Amuneke. The forward helped the Golden Eaglets to clinch the title for the fifth time and […]
Arsenal to sell Aubameyang cheap after ‘crazy’ mistake – Aliadiere
Jeremie Aliadiere says Arsenal have no option but to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer – even if it is for a cut-price fee. The Gabon international is about to enter the final year of his contract in north London and discussions over an extension have yet to reach an agreement. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter […]
Nigeria coach Rohr set to sign new contract
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will sign a new contract next week after agreeing terms to extend his four-year stay with one of Africa’s football powerhouses, the national football body said on Tuesday. During the new two-year contract, Rohr will be expected to lead Nigeria to qualification for a seventh World Cup finals and the 2021 […]
Kane: Premier League players came under ‘unfair criticism’ during pandemic
Premier League players have come under “unfair criticism” during the coronavirus pandemic, says England captain Harry Kane. Last month health secretary Matt Hancock said players should “take a pay cut and play their part”. “We’ve shown we’re doing everything we can to help support the NHS, charities and everyone who is struggling during this pandemic,” […]
Okagbare, Brume, Amusan out of $500k World Athletics Welfare Fund
Nigeria’s most accomplished sprinter, Blessing Okagbare, long jumper, Ese Brume and sprint hurdler, Tobiloba Amusan are not eligible to share in the $500,000 Welfare Fund set up by World Athletics, according to the world governing body for the sport. The Welfare Fund was announced two weeks ago by World Athletics and International Athletics Foundation to […]