Nigerian youth international goalkeeper, Matthew Yakubu, was out of this world in SKF Sered’s thumping of FK Senica with multiple crucial saves in the Slovakian first division league game. The action-packed midweek clash saw SKF Sered humiliate FK Senica by 4-0 at home. Matthew Yakubu also nicknamed ‘Siasia (Son of Grace)’ stole the show with […]
Sunshine Stars coach, Dogo escapes death
The Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, Coach Kabiru Dogo today was involved in a ghastly motor accident. Dogo, former Nassarawa United handler was said to have travelled to Nassarawa state while the accident occured on his way back. According to an eye witness, the accident which involved the Kwara born gaffer and […]
Interview: Kwara, one of the leading states in sports development -Abimbola
Chief (Mrs) Abimbola Olaoye is the Proprietress of a female football Academy in Oke-Oyi area of Kwara state. She spoke to sportsbash.com.ng on her interest in sports, her academy and sports development generally.
Oblak addresses Chelsea transfer rumours
Atletico Madrid No.1 Jan Oblak has addressed rumours of a potential move to Chelsea, insisting “there will be time to talk” after the club’s Champions League campaign. Oblak has established himself as arguably the best goalkeeper in European football since completing a €16 million (£14m/$19m) switch from Benfica to Atletico in 2014. The 27-year-old has […]
Top-ranked Barty driven by Wimbledon ‘dream’
World number one Ashleigh Barty won’t have a chance to fulfil her dream of winning Wimbledon this year, but she remains laser-focused on being crowned champion at the All-England Club. The Australian won the junior Wimbledon title as a 15-year-old in 2011, but the expectations that came with that success took their toll and she […]
Ozil: I’ll decide when to leave Arsenal
Mesut Ozil insists he is the only person who will decide when he leaves Arsenal after the German star was frozen out by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Ozil has not played for Arsenal since the coronavirus hiatus amid reports the club are keen to get his huge salary off the wage bill. The 31-year-old earns […]
Not right time to return as Barca coach – Xavi
Former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has ruled out coaching the club in the near term, citing institutional problems as a reason to bide his time and remain in his role with Qatar’s Al Sadd. Xavi rejected the offer to coach his former club back in January when they sacked Ernesto Valverde, and even though current […]
Ronaldo to join Messi at Barca
The era of Ronaldo versus Messi may be over if the move to get the former out of Juventus comes to fruition. Daily Mail has reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to Barcelona in a sensational move that would see him play alongside Lionel Messi. The move would see Ronaldo pair up with long […]
Mikel eyes return to England
John Mikel Obi admits a return to England is ‘a strong possibility’ amid interest from Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion. Mikel, 33, is a free agent after leaving Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor in March. The former Super Eagles captain has also been linked with Brazilian clubs Botafogo and Internacional leaving Trabzonspor. He refused […]
Nasarawa United FC declares season closed; sets up committes
Sequel to the release of the 2019/2020 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season table by the League Management Company (LMC), using the Point Per Game (PPG) mechanism, the management of Nasarawa United Football Club has held a joint-meeting with the Technical Crew of the club, to officially declare the 2019/2020 NPFL season closed. During the […]