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Former Lille Metropole of France goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has denied ever snubbing an offer to return to the Super Eagles, as the ex-captain of the Nigerian national team says he will always honour any call from his country. In contrast with previous reports that the former Akwa United of Uyo …

Barcelona Femeni of Spain attacker, Asisat Oshoala has gained more accolades from her coach in the Catalan club’s women’s team, as the tactician, Llius Cortes says the Nigerian lass has brought a lot of impact into the squad with her pace and power. Cortes went on to affirm that Oshoala …

Juventus of Italy female team player, Eniola Aluko has suggested legal action by affected players. The Nigerian-born England ex-international opined that footballers should consider pursuing legal action in order to combat discriminatory abuse on social media. Dozens of footballers have already been subjected to racist abuse this season, with the …

SportsDay newspaper editor, Mr. Sam O’Femi Olusetire will this Friday join his siblings and other members of the family for the burial of their late mother, Mrs. Victoria Olawunmi (V.O.) Fasetire, who passed on to the great beyond last Wednesday, at the advanced age of 87. The late Mrs. Fasetire, …

Chelsea of England striker, Tammy Abraham has received another strong assurance that he is still in line to star for his country of birth, as the national team’s coach, Gareth Southgate says the lad has a lot that he can offer The Three Lions in the near future. In what …

Leicester City of England midfielder, Kelechi Iheanacho could yet get his chance to shine with the club in days to come, as The Foxes’ gaffer, Brendan Rodgers his disclosed that he is satisfied seeing the lad keep working hard in training. Although Rodgers did not specify whether Iheanacho will get …

New signing at Real Madrid Femeni of Spain, Osinachi Ohale has sent deep words of appreciation to officials of her former club, Vaxjo DFF of Sweden for allowing her make the switch, which she believes will help her build herself further as a professional footballer. Although the 27-year-old defender, who …

Nigeria’s cadet national team, Golden Eaglets’ coach, Manu Garba has admitted he has limited time to prepare the team for this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup, but promised to give his very best efforts in putting together a squad capable of making the country proud. Although he admitted time is …

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretary-general, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has declared that the performances of the Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles on their respective matches on Tuesday gave signs that the future is bright for the country in the round leather game. Although the senior team gave up a two goal …

Nigeria’s contingent to the 2019 World Wrestling Championships in Nur-Sultan – the capital city of Kazakhstan – will depart the country on Friday, 13th September. The delegation, which is made up of six athletes – all of whom won gold at the recently concluded 12th African Games in Morocco – …