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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appealed to fans to steer clear of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja tomorrow as the Super Eagles host the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one clash. The game will be played behind a closed door because of the one-match ban placed on the country by the world football governing body, FIFA over the violence that […]

Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Ahmed Musa has insisted he never informed anyone he has retired from international football. The Fatih Karagumruk winger claimedhe was misquoted, and the coaches still find him good enough for upcoming matches. Musa said he never told anyone he is done with Super Eagles, arguing that what he said was that he might consider retiring after the World Cup if Nigeria had qualified. […]

Ricardo Horta struck on his first Portugal appearance in almost eight years as they drew with Spain in their Nations League opener in Seville. Spain's Alvaro Morata scored the opening goal, finishing off a slick move involving Gavi and Pablo Sarabia but Braga Horta’s, who won a first cap as a teenager in 2014, came off the bench and tucked home Joao Cancelo’s cross. It being almost 10 years since the fixture was […]

Paris Saint Germaine stars Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were in imperious form as Argentina beat Italy 3-0 at Wembley in the Finalissima, a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America. Messi’s run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a second. Substitute Paulo Dybala rounded off a dominant win in injury time. […]

Paris St-Germain have signed Nuno Mended from Sporting Lisbon on a permanent deal after they activated an option to buy him for a reported 34million pounds and his new contract ties him to the French club until June 2026. 19-year-old Mendes joined PSG on a season-long loan last summer and has made 37 appearances, providing two assists. The left-back was one of four PSG players named in the Ligue 1 […]

The duo of Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey from Ibrox Rangers are the latest players to arrive Super Eagles camp in the United State ahead of their International Friendly match against Mexico and Ecuador. More players are also expected in the team’s camp which came alive yesterday following the arrival of more invited players. The Super Eagles will tackle the El Tri of Mexico in their first friendly at the At&t Stadium Arlington, Texas […]

Super Eagles and Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers has emerged as the first ever top scorer in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League. Dessers finished as top scorer with 10 goalsat the conclusion of the competition last nightwhich saw Roma beat them 1-0 to lift the title. The loanee from Genk was in action in the final played in Tirana, Albania, but could not help Feyenoord to a first European title […]

The Manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has been named the League Managers Association's manager of the year. The 54-year-old German, collected the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy , which is voted for by the full membership of managers across all the divisions. Klopp also won the Premier League manager of the year despite his side missing out on the title by a point to Manchester City on Sunday. Chelsea boss Emma […]

Super Eagles and Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey has been linked with a move to Premier League club, Aston Villa, as they plan to spend big in summer following their resurgence in the Premier League. Club owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have made their acquisition and ambitious intents known to manager Steven Gerrard. Gerrard has already signed former Barcelona and Liverpool player, Phillipe Coutinho on a permanent deal following a […]