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January 3, 2022

NPFL: Rangers International humiliate Niger Tornadoes 4-0

“We have to do more to ensure the goals keep coming because goal difference matters a lot in football. Niger Tornadoes are a good team,” said Maikaba.

January 3, 2022

AFCON: Super Eagles must show 100% commitment, play to instructions, says Eguavoen

Eguavoen demanded “100 per cent commitment from the boys,” pointing out that he had explained the way “I want them to play.”

Austin Eguaveon
January 3, 2022

Wikki Tourists thrash MFM 3-0

Nelson Abiam of Wikki tourists scored in the seventh minute, Isa Usma scored the second goal in 45 minutes, and Ibrahim Nasara scored the third goal.

January 3, 2022

Chelsea cancel out Salah, Mane stunners to stalemate Liverpool in pulsating EPL game

The stalemate left table-toppers Manchester City 10 points clear at the top of the English Premier League log.

January 2, 2022

Messi, others affected as COVID-19 hits PSG

Messi and three other PSG players tested positive for COVID-19, the club disclosed on Sunday.

Lionel Messi
January 1, 2022

My club coach asked me to fake injury to avoid representing Nigeria: John Ogu

John Ogu said after he disobeyed the coach to fake injury and honoured Nigeria’s invitation, he stopped playing him at the club.

John Ogu
January 1, 2022

I’m unhappy with situation at Manchester United: Ronaldo

Ronaldo in an end of the year statement said though he has scored 47 goals across competitions in 2021, United’s achievement in the year is unimpressive.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
December 31, 2021

Lukaku brought noise we don’t like: Chelsea coach Tuchel

Asked if the club will take disciplinary action against the striker, the gaffer said “We will do it behind the close door and we will do it openly.”

Tuchel, Lukaku
December 31, 2021

NFF drops Osimhen, Dennis, Shehu from new AFCON squad (SEE NEW LIST)

The NFF dropped Osimhen after he tested positive for COVID-19, replacing him with Henry Onyekuru. Also excused were Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis and Cyprus-based Abdullahi Shehu.

Osimhen, Dennis, Shehu
December 31, 2021

AFCON: Napoli fancy legal battle against Nigeria over Osimhen

Osimhen was a major injury doubt for the African tournament after he suffered fractures in the face in November but he made an unexpectedly fast recovery after a successful surgery.

Napoli president, Osimhen, NFF president