SPORTS NEWS

Guinea’s coach, Paul Put has expressed awe for the quality of the Nigerian squad his side will tango in Group B of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, as he says the Super Eagles are a great team. The former Harambee Stars of Kenya handler was reacting on Friday night, …

Former Super Eagles striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie has stated joy with his appointment as an ambassador for the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy tour in Nigeria. Although many critics continue to slam global soccer governing body, FIFA, for choosing a male player, instead of several ex-Super Falcons’ stars, Osaze says …

Arsenal of England youth team goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo is on the verge of joining Nigeria’s under-23 national team, Olympic Eagles in the coming month. Although he has already been capped by England at under-16, -17 and -18 levels, Okonkwo is ready to follow steps of former Wolverhampton Wanderers’ shot-stopper, Carl …

Nigerian-born midfielder, Onyedikachi Ononogbu has caught the eye at SuperSport United of South Africa, and they have joined the race to sign the 21-year-old rising star from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzihandila. Ononogbu, who is registered as a South African midfielder, though his father is a Nigerian, is also being chased by …

Liverpool of England’s Nigerian-born youngster, Bobby Adekanye has confessed that he is very keen on joining SS Lazio of Italy this summer, despite continued restraint from the top brass at Anfield. Adekanye earlier missed the chance of joining Lazio last summer, when Liverpool put their feet down on a plausible …

Middlesbrough of England midfielder, John Mikel Obi has received another addition to his lofty status at the English Championship club, as he has been handed a stand-in captain’s role by the coach, Tony Pulis. In recognition of Mikel’s immense height of experience, with captain’s roles at almost every other team …

Nigerian-born bulky striker, Adebayo Akinfenwa has added his voice to the call for stiffer sanctions and penalties against anyone or teams found culpable of racist action or speech in football circles. In reaction to recent incidents across Europe, Akinfenwa says players and other stakeholders in football must do more to …

Acting president of of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwumi on Wednesday received officials of the global body, FIFA, on their arrival in Abuja with the original Women’s World Cup trophy. The officials, Nicole Fisch, lead for women’s project, Sarai Bareman, chief women’s officer, and Vanessa Marques, lead for …

The president of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod is picking positives from a third place finish by Eze Collins and Emmanuel Okeke at the recent beach championship in Cairo, Egypt, with a view that it signals a glorious outing at this year’s African Games. Although critics are wont …

Secretary-general of Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) sports department, Samuel Onikeku has declared that the agency’s female team were able to start well at the 2019 Africa Women’s Volleyball Clubs Championship in Cairo, Egypt because they are well motivated and properly prepared. The Customs’ team started their campaign by beating USFA …