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Ex-Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has admitted he was sad to see one of his former clubs, Ajax Amsterdam of Holland lose at home against Real Madrid of Spain in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Although on current form, Los Blancos are rated way above Ajax, as the first …

Manchester United teenager, Shola Shoretire has featured for England’s under-15 national team, few months after making history with a place in the records as the youngest player to star in the UEFA Youth League. Shoretire was named in the starting line-up of The Young Lions, but he could not save …

Stoke City midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo’s coach, Nathan Jones has downplayed the import of The Potters’ drab draw with Wigan Athletic, as the gaffer insists he is still rebuilding the squad. Etebo played 90 minutes of the away fixture at DW Stadium and, though many pundits declared it a dull match …

Derby County defender, Fikayo Tomori drew the ire of The Rams’ manager, Frank Lampard, following his inability to convert a sitter in an English Championship clash with Ipswich Town. Lampard was furious with his players after the game, as he reckoned Derby should have done better against a side placed …

Middlesbrough midfielder, John Mikel Obi’s coach, Tony Pulis has put all blame on the match referee for his side’s 1-0 loss to Sheffield United in the English Championship. Wednesday’s defeat saw Boro fall by the odd goal on the road, against a team that has soared so far this season, …

Nigerian-born world boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua (AJ) has a daring day coming ahead of him, as he is set to get his debut bout in USA on the same night Europe will be agog with the UEFA Champions League final. In one of the most dramatic decisions …

Lagos State governor, Akinwunnmi Ambode has relived the pleasure and experience he gained while playing cricket as a secondary school student. Ambode took his mind back in time during a ceremony to receive the Cricket World Cup trophy, which was in Lagos as part of a global tour of major …

Arsenal of England youngster, Folarin Balogun has admitted he is excited to sign his first professional contract, which he says he cherishes a lot. Balogun was all smiles, as he put pen to paper on the dotted lines in London, and stated afterwards that it is a dream come true …

Chelsea of England youth team player, Faustino Anjorin is considering offers from Borussia Dortmund and Germany and Paris-Saint Germaine of France, as he weighs his options in the summer transfer window. Although Anjorin is said to have prospects of a bright future at Stamford Bridge, recent departures from the club …

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has predicted a better outing for the Nigeria Customs Service ahead of the 2019 Women’s Africa Club Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Nimrod stated this when he visited the team at the National Stadium Package B, in Abuja. He commended the Nigeria …