Premiership club runner up, MANCHESTER City have agreed a £41million fee to sign Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. The deal is worth a guaranteed £40m to the relegated Cherries and could rise by a further £1m. Holland international Ake has been a standout performer since signing from Chelsea for £20m in […]
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Seven Nigerian Youngsters Including Goalkeeper Okonkwo Back In Training With Arsenal U23s
At least seven players of Nigerian descent trained with Arsenal U23s at London Colney on Tuesday, July 28. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, trained alongside defenders Daniel Oyegoke, Mazeed Ogungbo and Tolaji Bola, midfielder Miguel Azeez plus strikers Folarin Balogun and Ryan Alebiosu. The seven players trained at the Arsenal Training Center […]
The Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) Electoral Committee for 2020 State Board and Local Football Councils Elections has postponed the exercise indefinitely.
The elections were billed to hold on Monday and Tuesday in Awka Obinna Dike, the Head of the Media and Publicity Sub-committee, announced the postponement in a statement on Sunday night in Awka. “In view of this development, the Electoral Committee wishes to inform the general public that the election […]
The English Premier League wraps Up with Manchester United and Chelsea Securing the Champions League Spotlight alongside Liverpool and Manchester City
Manchester United and Chelsea booked their spots in next season’s Champions League but it was relegation for Bournemouth and Watford, despite valiant efforts on the final day. Man Utd needed just a point at Leicester to secure a top-four finish but Bruno Fernandes’ cool penalty and Jesse Lingard’s late goal […]
2020/2021 Premier League to commence September, 12.
Premier League has revealed the 2020/21 season will commence on September 12 and run until May 23, 2021. The 20 top flight held their final shareholders meeting for this season this Friday, while the final round of games will be taking place this Sunday. According to the statement issued by […]
Liverpool lift Premier League Trophy after 30 years, stun Chelsea in eight-goal thriller.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifted the Premier League trophy on the Kop at an empty Anfield to mark the club’s first top-flight triumph for 30 years. One can easily say that the reigning European Champions literally ‘walked alone’ on a night they ought to celebrate with their fans, no thanks […]
Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal: Benzema double secures 34th LaLiga title for Los Blancos
Real Madrid wrapped up the title in LaLiga with a game to spare thanks to a classy victory over Villarreal. Karim Benzema scored a goal in each half as Real Madrid clinched a 34th LaLiga title with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal. The Frenchman’s 20th and 21st league goals – the second of which […]
SWAN URGES ANAMBRA FA ELECTORAL COMMITTEE FOR FAIR ELECTION
A Communiqué issued at the meeting of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Anambra chapter held on Tuesday June 23rd in Awka That SWAN in Anambra welcomes the constitution of an election committee for Anambra Football Association following the expiration of the four year tenure of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah led […]
Onyekuru: Galatasaray will keep ‘fighting’ to retain Super Lig title
Despite failing to secure all three points against Marius Sumudica’s men, the Super Eagles star revealed his side will not give up on the title. Henry Onyekuru revealed Galatasaray will keep fighting to retain their Turkish Super Lig title, notwithstanding their 3-3 draw with Gaziantep on Sunday. The Yellow-Reds were leading 3-1 […]
Harry Maguire:‘If Manchester United don’t motivate you, you’re in wrong sport!’
The Red Devils captain is determined to deliver on lofty expectations and believes everybody connected with the club shares that mindset. Harry Maguire hopes he is not the only one playing for the “badge” at Manchester United, with the Red Devils captain saying anyone struggling for motivation at Old Trafford is […]