Sports
Talent Hunt: Owerri 6-Team Tournament Ends Amidst Discoveries
Henry Echefu. The Owerri six team tournament organized by Heartland FC to asses the talents of some young players in town has ended with excitement. The tournament which football lovers
CAF Postpone Champions League Semi-final, Final
The CAF Champions League semi-final return match between Zamalek of Egypt and Raja Casablanca of Morocco has been postponed from November 1 to a date to be decided, CAF said
Imo FA Assures Heartland GM of Members Unflinching Support
By Henry Echefu. Members of Imo State Football Association have assured the General Manager of Heartland Football Club, Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi of the body’s unflinching support as he hold sway
Heartland Coaches, Players Assured of a New Dawn in the Club
By Henry Echefu. Coaches and players of Heartland Football Club Owerri, the Naze Millionaires have been assured of a new dawn in the club, the General Manager of the Club
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CEO Reform Sports West Africa Limited, Mike Adamu X-rays the Ups, Downs of Nigerian state, Sports Sector and Way Forward
Mike Adamu is a sports administrator and sports entrepreneur, The Chief Executive officer of Reform Sports West Africa Limited one of the frontline sports facility company in Africa. Mike Adamu
NFF Releases List For Friendly Matches Against Tunisia, Ivory Coast
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has released the list of Super Eagles players that have been invited for the friendlies against Tunisia and Ivory Coast. The Eagles play Ivory Coast
BREAKING: Tennis Star Djokovic Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus, joining a slew of other infected players who took part in an exhibition tennis tournament in
100 Days After: English Premier League Returns to Action
The English Premier League makes a return to action after 100 days suspension due to the worldwide outbreak of the corona virus. The first two of the remaining 92 matches will
Premier League Braces For Return After Virus Shutdown
The Premier League returns on Wednesday after 100 days in the deep freeze, with Liverpool on the brink of winning the title in a radically changed football universe. The English
Atletico Madrid Forward Diego Costa Faces Trial June 4 Over Tax Fraud
Atletico Madrid and Spain forward Diego Costa is to face trial on the 4th of June for tax fraud in 2014 Prosecutors have filed a case prescribing a six
No Positives From Latest Premier League COVID-19 Tests
There have been no positive findings from the latest round of coronavirus testing carried out in the Premier League, the English top-flight announced on Saturday. The fourth round of screening
Man Utd Manager Solskjaer Hopeful that Ighalo Stays with Club
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday he hopes January signing, Odion Ighalo will stay at the club should the Premier League season restart next month. Former Super
Two More People Test Positive For Coronavirus Says Premier League
England’s Premier League on Saturday said that two more individuals from two different clubs have tested positive for coronavirus, just three weeks from a proposed restart of the season. In
Trump Hits The Golf Course As US Kicks Off Summer Season
President Donald Trump kicked off the start of the American summer season on Saturday with his first golf outing in two months, underlining his push for a return to normal
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr, Signs New Deal
German coach Gernot Rohr has extended his tenure as Super Eagles manager after signing a new deal on Thursday. Rohr agreed to a two and a half year contract extension with
‘Insensitive’ Japan Olympic Coronavirus Logo Pulled After Row
A satirical mock-up depicting the Tokyo Olympics logo as the new coronavirus has been pulled after Olympic organisers branded it “insensitive” and said it infringed copyright. The design combines the
Korean Football Club Get Record Fine Over Sex Dolls in Stands
South Korea’s FC Seoul were fined a record 100 million won ($81,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors, with K-League officials saying
NBA To Issue Guidelines Around June 1 on Recalling Players
NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around June 1 allowing teams to begin recalling far-flung players in anticipation of resuming the coronavirus-disrupted season, ESPN reported Wednesday. The
NFF To Finalise Gernot Rohr’s Contract This Week
The Nigeria Football Federation has begun moves to finalise the new contract of Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr. The details of the new contract will be completed within one week.
Premier League Players Agrees to Face Strict New Training Protocols
Premier League players are set to be subjected to a strict testing regime if they are to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports. The
We Are Grooming Yobo For Managerial Role – Amaju
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that Joseph Yobo is being prepared for a future role as the Super Eagles manager. Mr Pinnick noted that the
‘Stay away’ – German Fans Warned Ahead of Bundesliga Restart
The Bundesliga returns on Saturday in empty stadiums, but German fans are being warned to stay away and authorities have warned matches could be halted if too many supporters gather
Serie A Set for Team Training on May 18 With Adjusted Protocol – Govt
Serie A clubs can return to team training from May 18 if they make adjustments to medical protocols, the Italian government announced on Monday. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) met
Ibrahimovic Returns to AC Milan
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Italy on Monday after two months in his native Sweden, as Serie A prepares to resume group training in a week’s time. Ibrahimovic
FIFA Approves Temporary Use of 5 Substitutes in Matches
World football governing body, FIFA has approved the use of five substitutions by teams during a football game. This means teams will be allowed up to five substitutions per match
