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Majority of Nigerians are married to football – Buhari

Majority of Nigerians are married to football – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja said his administration will pay keen interest to accountability and transparency to fast-track football development in the country.

FlFA President arrives in Nigeria


President of world football-governing body, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino and the Secretary General, Ms Fatma Samoura arrived in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, on Sunday. They were accompanied by executive assistants Mattias Grafstrom and Veron Mosengo-Omba.

I almost died as Eagles coach, says Oliseh


Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has again made shocking revelations about his time as the coach of the team. He gave detail account on Sunday via his Twitter handle with a link to his blog, SundayOliseh.tv.

Sam Allardyce says he’s taking over England at ‘right time’ of career

Sam Allardyce says he’s taking over England at ‘right time’ of career
England manager Sam Allardyce believes he is now the right man in the right job at the right time.

Wayne Rooney says it’s easy to see why Jose Mourinho wins trophies

Wayne Rooney says it’s easy to see why Jose Mourinho wins trophies
Wayne Rooney has said that he can already see why Jose Mourinho has been a winner in his career and the forward added that he is looking forward to teaming up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Nigerian club sides pay referees to win matches – Club coach

Nigerian club sides pay referees to win matches – Club coach
The Coach of FC Zamfara of Gusau, Alhassan Muhammed, has alleged that club sides in the country do give referees money to win matches.

Nigeria finishes IAAF World U-20 Championships with no medal

Nigeria finishes IAAF World U-20 Championships with no medal
Team Nigeria to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World U-20 Championships which ended on Sunday did not win any medal.

Rio Olympics: Minister summons AFN, FEAD staff over air ticket scandal

Rio Olympics: Minister summons AFN, FEAD staff over air ticket scandal
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has summoned the Secretary, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olumide Bamiduro, to explain the ticket scandal that rocked the social media at the weekend.

I want to join Arsenal – Riyad Mahrez

I want to join Arsenal – Riyad Mahrez
According to Eurosport France, Leicester City ace Riyad Mahrez has decided to join Barclays Premier League rivals Arsenal, with the move set to be concluded in the next few days.

Pogba not worth £100m – Scholes

Pogba not worth £100m – Scholes
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United will be paying over the odds if they sign Paul Pogba from Juventus for a world-record transfer fee.

Ryan Giggs ‘not in any rush’ to become a manager after leaving Man Utd

Ryan Giggs ‘not in any rush’ to become a manager after leaving Man Utd
Ryan Giggs has reiterated his desire to break into management after leaving Manchester United, but stressed he is not in a hurry to take his first job.

Borussia Dortmund sign Andre Schurrle from Wolfsburg

Borussia Dortmund sign Andre Schurrle from Wolfsburg
Borussia Dortmund have announced the transfer of Wolfsburg winger Andre Schurrle, their eighth new arrival this summer.

FIFA ethics judges open case against Thai official Worawi Makudi

FIFA ethics judges open case against Thai official Worawi Makudi
FIFA ethics judges have opened a case against former executive committee member Worawi Makudi of Thailand, who faces a four-year ban for alleged election forgery and other misconduct.

Luis Suarez relaxed about Barcelona contract extension

Luis Suarez relaxed about Barcelona contract extension
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says he is aware of talks over a new contract to extend his stay at Camp Nou, but he is not concerned about his future.

Arsenal sign defender Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers

Arsenal sign defender Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal have signed defender Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers, adding another young talent to Arsene Wenger’s squad.

Atletico Madrid only club to bid for Gonzalo Higuain – Napoli

Atletico Madrid only club to bid for Gonzalo Higuain – Napoli
Atletico Madrid are the only club to have made an official offer for reported Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain, according to Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Man Utd reach agreement to sign Paul Pogba for world-record €110m fee

Man Utd reach agreement to sign Paul Pogba for world-record €110m fee
Manchester United have agreed a world record deal to sign Paul Pogba for €110 million, Goal reports.

Mario Gomez leaves Besiktas because of Turkey’s political instability

Mario Gomez leaves Besiktas because of Turkey’s political instability
Germany international striker Mario Gomez is leaving Turkish club Besiktas due to the political instability the country is experiencing.

Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger marries tennis star Ana Ivanovic

Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger marries tennis star Ana Ivanovic
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger married tennis ace Ana Ivanovic in Italy on Tuesday.

Luke Shaw returns to full training with Man United after spell out injured

Luke Shaw returns to full training with Man United after spell out injured
Luke Shaw has returned to Manchester United training 10 months on from suffering a broken leg.