The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finally received a $1 million palliative it was promised by the world football governing body, FIFA.
The receipt of the long awaited palliative fund was disclosed Wednesday on Twitter by the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, who revealed further that the Nigerian federation received another...
British-Nigerian international and Torino defender Ola Aina, has joined newly-promoted English Premier League side Fulham, on loan.
Aina's loan move is ahead of Fulham’s opening match today against FA champions Arsenal.
Aina, who expressed happiness to return to London where he was born and raised could remain in Fulham permanently if...
National Basketball Association appoints Sierra Leona-American, Victor Williams, Africa CEO
National Basketball Association (NBA) Monday named Victor Williams as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa, effective August 17.
Announcing the new appointment, NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, described Williams as an accomplished investment banking executive with extensive experience growing businesses across...
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said radical changes were needed from top to bottom after his side were annihilated 8-2 by Bayern Munich on Friday to exit the Champions League in one of the Catalan side's darkest ever nights, Reuters has reported.
"We feel devastated, although shame is the real word...
LASG has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Boards of Sports Associations in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu urged the newly reconstituted Boards to elevate the status...
Coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has recalled South Africa-based goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, to his team for the qualifier match against Sierra Leone.
On standby are home-based goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Cyprus-based Francis Uzoho, and former Golden Eaglets captain, Kelechi Nwakali.
Rohr has also called up Captain Ahmed Musa, defender William...
One time Brazilian football star Ronaldinho was on Monday released from detention by a Paraguayan Judge, Gustavo Amarilla, after five months.
The 40year old World Cup winner, who was detained over a forged passport was released alongside his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira, who for the same charge had been...
Arsenal’s backup goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez is set to leave the Gunners this summer.
Martinez’s performance while standing in for injured Bernd Leno last season, adjudged impressive, sparked intense debates among Arsenal fans about who should be the first choice goalkeeper after seeing the Argentine’s ability.
Arsenal chief, Mikel Arteta is however...
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will clash for the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion after signing a two-fight deal, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said on Monday.
The locations and dates for the much-anticipated all-British showdowns are yet to be announced.
Confirming the agreement, Hearn told ESPN: “The hard part is...
On Thursday, Frank Lampard made a stunning comeback to Chelsea as a caretaker manager until the end of the season, over two years after his dismissal from the Premier League team.
Lampard, who holds the record for the most goals scored by a Chelsea player, was previously the manager from...
