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Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Francis Uzoho hailed a memorable Deportivo La Coruna debut after keeping a clean sheet in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Eibar, BBC Sport reports. The 18-year-old, who arrived at the club from Qatar’s Aspire Academy in January, produced four important saves to help...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger conceded on Thursday he may have no option but to sell star players Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the January transfer window. The pair are both out of contract at the end of the season and are yet to agree new deals. As things stand, they will be able to leave...

The ongoing final phase of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers has thrown up a lot of surprises and shocks. Some teams considered by many as underdogs have found their way to Russia, and some big guns would be absent because they just could not qualify. Whatever angle you view it from, Russia 2018 is...

Super Eagles joined other top nations that have qualified for the Russia 2018 World Cup after beating Zambia on Saturday in Uyo, leading the Group B with 13 points clear. Below is a list of the teams that have qualified for the World Cup in 2018: Russia Brazil Iran Japan Mexico Belgium...

NFF’s new partners, Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has pumped up the Super Eagles’ spirit by bringing back the much –loved Man of The Match award, on the eve of Saturday’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia. The company’s Executive Director, Onyekachi Onubogu...

Six Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo for this weekend’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia. The players are: Hapoel Beer Sheva duo Anthony Nwakaeme and John Ogu, Goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye, Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile and Portuguese-based...

Manchester City have confirmed Sergio Aguero was involved in a car accident on Thursday night , but said the extent of his injuries are not yet known. City, in an official statement, say Aguero will return to Manchester today and will then be assessed by doctors. “Sergio Aguero will be...

Leading UEFA Champions League scorers after Wednesday’s matches: 5 goals : Kane (Tottenham) 4 goals: Ben Yedder (Sevilla), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 3 goals: Cavani (Paris SG), Lukaku (Man Utd) 2 goals : Aboubakar (Porto), Babel (Besiktas), Batshuayi (Chelsea)...

The Black Stars of Ghana emerged as champions of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on Sunday after they thrashed the Super Eagles 4-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium. Stephen Sarfo who was voted as man-of-the-match scored a brace for the Black Stars while Atinga and Cobbinah scored a goal each for the...

Ahead of the October 7 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has announced a 20-player provisional roster for a training camp billed to commence next week. The squad which consists of domestic based players is made up two goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders...

Former England captain Wayne Rooney was Monday banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to drink driving. The Everton forward was stopped by police when driving a woman's black Volkswagen Beetle at 2:00 am (0100 GMT) on September 1...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday beat Cameroon 4-0 to consolidate its position at the top of the Group B in the 2018 World Cup African qualifiers. A goal apiece from Odion Ighalo, Chelsea FC winger, Victor Moses; skipper Mikel Obi and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho ensured the Nigeria...

With the transfer window closing on Thursday evening, AFP Sport looks at five star players from the Premier League who could be on the move before the deadline: ALEXIS SANCHEZ Desperate to leave Arsenal, Sanchez has rejected the club’s offer of weekly wages reportedly worth £300,000 ($380,000...

Tragedy struck in Anara, Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo State on Saturday, August 19, 2017, when a man identified as Dominic Ejimba slumped and died before he could be rushed to the hospital. The incident happened as Ejimba was watching Arsenal vs. Stoke City match at a viewing centre. Sources...

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele for an initial fee of 105m euros (£96.8m) plus add-ons. It is understood the add-ons would make the final transfer fee about 150m euros (£138m), making him the second most expensive player in history. The France...

Brazilian legend, Roberto Carlos, has been sentenced to three months in jail in Brazil for delays in paying more than £15,000 in child support. The former Real Madrid star owes the money to former partner Barbara Thurler, who he has two kids with, and as a result, he was given a jail...

Manchester City may have stepped up another transfer coup of the summer, with the Daily Record claiming that club officials met with Lionel Messi's representatives last week to discuss a possible move. Messi had appeared to commit his long-term future to Barcelona when he signed a new contract...

English Premier League outfit Leicester City have offered Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, three first team shirt number to pick from as his move from Manchester City nears completion. Already he has passed his medicals after a fee of £27m was agreed between Leicester City and Manchester...

Spanish football club, Barcelona has unveiled the new jersey for next season. See photos:

Argentina star, Lionel Messi has finally agreed a new deal that will keep him at Camp Nou until 2021, meaning he will turn 34 as his new contract reaches its end. Messi’s previous deal was due to expire in 2018, with the three-year extension ensuring he is contracted at Camp Nou for at least...