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Former minister of sports, Bala Bawa Ka’oje has charged Super Eagles’ technical adviser, Gernot Rohr and his assistants to ensure they prepare the team in the  best way possible for next year’s Africa Cup of Nation. Following the Eagles’ qualification with a 1-1 draw away to South Africa last Saturday, …

The under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets’ camp will soon be thrown open once again, according to the assistant coach, Nduka Ugbade. The former Super Eagles defender and ex-youth international revealed that the coaching crew wants to start preparations for next year’s Africa U-17 Nations Cup in Tanzania. Ugbade, however, added …

Top marks are trailing this year’s Mutual Benefits National Badminton Championship, which came to end at the weekend in Lagos. The tournament director, Olumide Bamiduro was first to hail the competition, saying the standard was high and the participants were of very good conduct. Bamiduro was upbeat, as the competition …

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a female passenger on a train earlier this year. Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne barred from Scottish Football Hall of Fame The 51-year-old was arrested on arrival at Durham railway station on 20 August over an alleged incident which took place …

Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye has ruled out any side effects of high altitude on the players form Saturday’s match against South Africa. With Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) bowing to pressure from the team to allow them travel to Johannesburg two days before the match, stakeholders are worried that …

Chelsea winger, Victor Moses could face an obstacle in his hope of an exit from the club in January, as The Blues face a potential transfer ban by world soccer governing body. Any thought of Moses leaving Stamford Bridge on loan or in a permanent deal would depend on if …

Chievo Verona of Italy midfielder, Joel Chukwuma Obi could be in for a resurgence of fortunes at his Serie A club, as the new gaffer, Mimmo di Carlo has promised an instant revival for the side. Di Carlo replaces Giampiero Ventura, who resigned last weekend and, after declaring that he …

Bursaspor of Turkey defender, Shehu Abdullahi has stepped up his recovery process, as he continues the battle to get back into action after copping an injury early last month. Although he appears set to lose out of action in the remaining part of the year, Shehu is staying upbeat about …