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I’m still Super Eagles assistant coach – Finidi

Finidi George has stated that he remains the first assistant to Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro. There were rumours that the winger has been shown the exit door by the Nigeria Football Federation. Finidi, who also doubles as head coach of Nigeria Premier League outfit, Enyimba, was absent in the Super Eagles’ last outings
I’m still Super Eagles assistant coach – Finidi

Sochima disappointed with Rivers United draw against Lobi Stars

Rivers United goalkeeper Victor Sochima has expressed disappointment in his side’s performance against Lobi Stars. The title holders played out a barren draw against Sunshine Stars in their Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs tie on Wednesday night. Sochima said the team missed out on a chance to move to the summit. The Super Eagles
Sochima disappointed with Rivers United draw against Lobi Stars

EPL transfer: Liverpool signs Argentine World Cup winner, Mac Allister

Liverpool FC has signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee. Mac Allister successfully completed a medical and agreed personal terms to become Liverpool’s first signing of the summer window. The Argentine arrives at Anfield about six months after helping his country win the World Cup
EPL transfer: Liverpool signs Argentine World Cup winner, Mac Allister

I never wanted to join PSG – Messi makes revelations

Lionel Messi has claimed he never wanted to join Paris Saint-Germain. The 35-year-old is set to sign for Inter Milan as a free agent, with the two-year deal he signed with PSG set to expire this June. Messi moved to France from Barcelona, after the Spanish club could not afford to register his contract due
I never wanted to join PSG – Messi makes revelations

EPL: Why I turned down Gerrard’s shirt number at Liverpool – Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister has spoken for the first time since he completed a £45 million move from Brighton to Liverpool. The Argentina World Cup winner becomes the Reds’ first signing this summer. Mac Allister, who cost an initial fee of between £45-50m, has revealed that he turned down the chance to take Steven Gerrard’s shirt
EPL: Why I turned down Gerrard’s shirt number at Liverpool – Mac Allister

NNL announces new dates for regular season final fixtures

The final matches in all the eight groups of the Northern and Southern conferences of the Nigeria National League will now be played on Saturday, June 10 and Wednesday June 14, 2023. This is to further determine the last set of teams that will compete in the NNL Super Eight playoffs. It will also determine
NNL announces new dates for regular season final fixtures

Lobi Stars boss, Babaganaru wants return to normal league format

Lobi Stars head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru is hopeful that the Nigeria Premier League will return to its normal format next season. The Interim Management Committee (IMC) adopted an abridged format this season. Babaganaru stated that all the teams have been affected by fixture congestion this season. “I prefer the normal 20 teams league to the
Lobi Stars boss, Babaganaru wants return to normal league format

Women’s W’Cup: FIFA reveals prize money for players

Players at the Women’s World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000 each after FIFA decided to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations. All 23 members of the winning team will take home $270,000, part of $110 million total prize pool that is roughly 300 per cent higher than
Women’s W’Cup: FIFA reveals prize money for players

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Saudi champions Al-Ittihad have sold more than 56,000 tickets for Karim Benzema’s presentation at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in only a few hours after sales were announced on Wednesday. The France striker and Ballon d’Or winner signed a three-season contract with the Saudi Pro League club on Tuesday for a total of $165
Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

EPL: Agbonlahor advises Everton to sell Iwobi

Former Aston Villa forward, Gabriel Agbonlahor has advised Everton to sell Alex Iwobi. Iwobi is into the final year of his contract and will become a free agent next summer. The Nigeria international was instrumental to Everton’s relegation survival in the recently concluded season. The 27-year-old scored two goals and contributed eight assists. The versatile
EPL: Agbonlahor advises Everton to sell Iwobi

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