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Paris 2024 Qualifier: Ajibade, Plumptre, two others arrive Super Falcons camp

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2024April 1, 20240

Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, Linda Jiwaku and Jumoke Alani have all arrived the Super Falcons camp ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. More players are expected in camp on Monday (today). Shukurat Oladipo, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke and Gift Monday are among the players expected...

Guardiola gives injury update on three Man City players after draw with Arsenal

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2024April 1, 20240

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has provided an update on three of his players Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, and John Stones following yet another injury picked up in their Premier League 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Sunday. Guardiola’s side failed to beat the Gunners at Etihad Stadium as Ake sustained...

Man Utd to pay £52m for Varane’s replacement

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to pay £52 million to sign Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, who has been earmarked as a replacement for Raphael Varane. Varane is likely to leave Old Trafford in the summer and as a result, Red Devils are on the hunt for a new centre-back to...

Minister calls for greater passion to propel Nigeria’s sports sector

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh has extended felicitations to Christians on the celebration of Easter, calling for dedication, passion and cooperation for national development as well as for the advancement of Nigerian sports. In his Easter message, Enoh stated that Easter is a time of reflection and...

Liverpool to pay €15m for Klopp’s replacement

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Liverpool would have to pay a compensation package to Sporting CP to secure the services of manager Ruben Amorim, the UK Telegraph reports. Amorim is looking like Jurgen Klopp’s successor ahead of next season. And if the Reds decide he is the man to lead the team forward, they would...

Daga, Izuogu return to Enyimba after African Games duty

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Daniel Daga and Chibueze Izuogu have returned to Enyimba after representing Nigeria at the African Games 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The two players were part of the Flying Eagles squad that took part in the men’s football event. Izuogu scored once for the Flying Eagles, while Daga was a key...

Bandits now sing your praise – Arewa group slams Gov Lawal

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

A group, Arewa Youth for Peace and Security, has slammed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, accusing him of abandoning security in the state. This is following a recent report on social media alleging that the Minister of Defence for State and immediate past governor of the State, Bello...

David Seaman predicts scoreline, names player to score for Gunners

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Arsenal legend, David Seaman has predicted the Gunners to play a 1-1 draw when they face Manchester City in a Premier League tie on Sunday at the Etihad. Seaman also backed Kai Havertz to be the player that will score the goal for Mikel Arteta’s side against Man City at...

CAF Confederation Cup: NPFL club owners storm Uyo for Rivers United

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

The Nigeria Premier Football League club owners Association have concluded plans to cheer Rivers United to victory in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash against USM Alger. The Pride of Rivers will battle against the Algerian side in the first leg tie at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday....

Yira Sor undergoes successful surgery in Belgium

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Nigerian winger, Yira Sor will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a groin injury. The KAA Genk star is expected to be sidelined till June. The former Flying Eagles winger will now miss the Championship playoffs in Belgium due to the injury. Genk announced that Sor...