EPL: Wenger hopes Arsenal play catch-up in title race

According to Arsenal’s meeting with Southampton on Saturday marks the start of important run of six games in 18 days as Arsene Wenger’s side play catch-up in the Premier League. The new league campaign is only three games old but Arsenal already lie five points behind...

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FIFA World Cup: Flamingos daze South Africa

Nigeria’s national under-17 women football team, the Flamingos, on Saturday in Abuja overran their South African counterparts 6-0 in the qualifiers for the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The final round first leg match was played at the National Stadium, with the Flamingos...

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Video: Chelsea striker Diego Costa bite Gareth Barry after spitting at FA Cup referee?(Must Watch)

The Question is "Did Diego Costa bite Gareth Barry after spitting at FA Cup referee?" Diego Costa appeared to bite Everton’s Gareth Barry at Goodison Park He was sent off after clashing with the midfielder in the FA Cup quarter-final Costa also seemed to direct a crude...

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Transfer Reports: Mikel Obi Rejects Chelsea's New deal

Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has refused to sign a contract extension with Chelsea amid interest from three Chinese clubs. Mikel Obi's agent, John Shittu, says the midfielder has told the club to wait till the summer before he makes a decision on...

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Rooney, Drogba, To Play In Yobo’s Testimonial Match

Manchester United and England captain, Wayne Rooney and Chelsea’s former striker, Didier Drogba are among the stars from across the world scheduled to participate in Joseph Yobo’s centenary and testimonial game billed to hold in Port Harcourt on May 27 2016 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka...

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Adebayor Rejets Togo Call-up

Emmanuel Adebayor has rejected a call-up to the Togo national team, ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Tunisia this month. In January Adebayor who signed for Crystal Palace, is still fighting to regain full fitness and said that he prefers to focus on club football...

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Elegant enforcer Mikel steadies Chelsea

As we all know that Chelsea’s steady return to form under interim manager, Guus Hiddink has something to do with the assuming figure of holding midfielder John Mikel Obi. Having started with just two of Chelsea’s final 16 Premier League games under Jose Mourinho, Mikel...

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave Madrid — Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said there is no chance Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club while he is still in charge. Three-time World Player of the Year, who opened the scoring in the first leg against Roma to take his tally in the Champions League to 12...

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Leicester City Renew Bid For Ahmed Musa

Leading English Premier League contenders, Leicester City, have renewed their interest in the race to sign Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, from Russian club, CSKA Moscow in the summer. After unsuccessful attempts to get the Nigerian attacking winger in the January...

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Poor Marseille held to home draw by Toulouse

Marseille’s hopes of qualifying for Europe look all but over after they were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw by struggling Toulouse at the Velodrome on Sunday. Marseille missed a host of good chances, and Wissam Ben Yedder ran clear to slot Toulouse ahead in the 55th...

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Barca Transfer News: Latest on Lionel Messi and Neymar Contract Rumours

Barcelona reportedly have plans in place to keep Lionel Messiat the club "well into his thirties," and the club will look to tie down his loyalties once fellow Camp Nou star Neymar has agreed new terms. Lionel Messi and Neymar Barcelona's president Jose Maria Bartomeu...

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Man United Lead Arsenal In Race For Ighalo

Manchester United have moved ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Watford striker Odion Ighalo, the Sunday People has reported. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is also reportedly keen on the Nigerian who looks likely to be the subject of a summer tug-of-war. The Super...

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FIFA Agrees To Video Replays For Referees: Trials To Begin This Year

FIFA agrees to video replays – After years of continuously rejecting it, football-governing body FIFA has finally approved in-game video replays for referee. New FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the decision on Friday, calling it “a historic day for football.” “What...

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FOOTBAL RUMOURS: Liverpool ready to spend £100m in summer transfer window

The Anfield outfit are ready to go on a massive spending spree at the end of the season as they look to give Jurgen Klopp the resources to turn them into title challengers Liverpool are set to give Jurgen Klopp a budget of £100 million ahead of next season as they...

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Super Eagles improve on FIFA ranking

Super Eagles of Nigeria has moved up a place in the FIFA's latest rankings released on Thursday. Former African champions are now ranked 62nd in the world and 11th in Africa. In January rankings, the three-time African champions occupied 63rd spot in the world and...

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NFF Officials to inspect Ahmadu Bello Stadium of Nigeria, Egypt AFCON qualifier

Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) says it will undertake a tour of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna to inspect the facility for the Super Eagles qualifier for the 2017 African Nations Cup (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles will take on the...

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Emenike vows Not to Return to Eagles

Super Eagles former strongman, Emmanuel Emenike, has ruled out the possibility of returning to the squad. The striker, who is on loan at West Ham United from Fenerbache, has also predicted that the team will beat the Pharaohs of Egypt in their Afcon qualifier in Kaduna...

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Barca to Establish Football Academy in Lagos

Barcelona to create its first Academy in Africa by concluding plans to establish its football academy in Lagos. Yesterday, During a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode at the State House, Alausa, Director of Social Area, Pau Vilanova,...

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Bayern to spend big to Retain Lewandowski

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller are closing in on the Bundesliga's record goal-haul for a partnership with the Bavarians reportedly set to spend big to keep the duo together. Mueller netted twice and Lewandowski scored their third in Saturday's...

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FA Cup Live: Chelsea vs Man City

FA Cup fifth round: Chelsea vs Manchester City Venue: Stamford bridge Date: Sunday, 21 February Kick-off: 17:00 Scores: 3-1 Diego Costa (Chelsea)  Assisted by Eden Hazard 35 mins David Faupala (Manchester City) 37 mins Half Time  Willian...

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