Nigeria began the defence of their AFCON U-23 title with a shocking 2-0 defeat in the hands of Libya at the Stade de Ben Guerdane yesterday evening. Imama Amapakabo Coach Imama Amakpakabo’s midfield and attack were hugely dominated by foreign-based pros with the likes of Kelechi Nwakali, Taiwo Awoniyi, SamuelContinue Reading
As the Pirates of Seychelles prepare to face off against Nigeria in the inconsequential AFCON 2019 qualifier at the Stephen Keshi Stadium tomorrow, it is important to learn a thing or two about the opposition. Leroy Coralie Though the Gavin Jeanne-led side put up little in terms of creativity orContinue Reading
Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby said he was keen to selecting a formidable team for the 2019 FIFA Women World hence the decision to call up home-based players for two weeks camping in Abuja. “First of all, it’s important to secure the daily training of the players that will goContinue Reading
A SCIENTIST has revealed it is possible to CLONE Lionel Messi using existing technology and techniques. Messi A clone of the Barcelona superstar would arrive as a baby with the same potential as one of the greatest players ever. Genetics expert Arcadi Navarro, head of the European Genome-Phenome Archive (EGA)Continue Reading
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to pay £68million to sign Toni Kroos from Real Madrid this summer. Toni Kroos In the wake of their shock Champions League elimination by Manchester United at the last-16 stage, the French champions are looking to refresh their squad. With Adrien Rabiot expected to leaveContinue Reading
By Solomon Nwoke The final week of the 2019 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament galloped off yesterday with 10 teams in action for the day in the Low and Majekodunmi Cups. Following the excitement that greeted the first phase, an elated Managing Director of GTBank, Segun Agbaje, reassured of theContinue Reading
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr said he would love to see new comer Paul Onuachu display his physical prowess against Seychelles in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Asaba. Paul Onuachu Rohr stated that the 6ft 7inches tall Onuachu who plays for Danish side FC Midtjylland, will be aContinue Reading
Paul Pogba said on Wednesday he is “happy” at Manchester United but that Real Madrid, “is a dream club.” Pogba’s brother turned down by German third-tier club for being ‘too heavy ‘ Playing for Real, “is a dream for every kid, for every football player,” the midfielder told a pressContinue Reading
England captain Harry Kane insists the Three Lions’ squad are too united to be divided by the tension of club rivalries surrounding the Premier League title race and upcoming Champions League ties. Four English sides have reached the last eight of the Champions League for the first time in aContinue Reading
“The present has arrived,” said Paul Pogba on Wednesday, confirming he had given all his France team-mates world champion rings modelled on those in many American sports. France’s midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates victory during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Peru at the EkaterinburgContinue Reading
