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 […]
Wimbledon champion, Halep opts out of US Open
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will skip the US Open, saying Monday she is putting her health first and prefers to stay in Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Halep, a former top-ranked player who is currently No. 2, won the title in Prague on Sunday. “After weighing up all the factors involved and with the exceptional […]
3SC promotion delayed – Balogun
The General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Rasheed Balogun, said the cancelation of the 2019/20 season only delayed the promotion of the club to the elite league, exuding confidence that the ticket will be sealed in the new season. The Oluyole Warriors were having a good run in the botched season but hard […]
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 […]
Barca sacks Setein
Barcelona manager Quique Setien has reportedly already been sacked after his side suffered a humiliating 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. The 61-year-old was only appointed in January but is expected to be relieved of his duties after the devastating loss in Lisbon, according to Sky Sport Italia. […]
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 […]
What Man U great, Ferguson is telling Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United ‘lost their way’ after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Ferguson botched the managerial handover in 2013 by anointing David Moyes, who lasted 10 months before the authoritarian Louis van Gaal took over. Van Gaal presided over an FA Cup triumph but was sacked with a year left on his contract […]
Ighalo stance on Paris Saint-Germain transfer revealed
Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo has no interest in joining Paris Saint-Germain amid reports they are keen on a move in the summer transfer window. MEN Sport understands United have no intention of cutting Ighalo’s loan spell at the club short, and sources close to player insist there is ‘no truth at all’ behind the […]