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Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, has finally ruled out goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama’s return to the national team. The coach said the inability of the former captain of the team to secure playing time had played a huge role in his decision. read more via Newtelegraph –...

Nigerian power lifter, Paul Kehinde, on day three of the 9th Fazza 2018 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, broke his record set at the world championships in Mexico, last November. It was a supreme display by Kehinde who hauled up 221kg to break read more via...

Philippe Coutinho’s new home in Barcelona was burgled on Monday night while he was out for dinner with his family. read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2odalLT --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News

Comedian Ay’s Daughter Welcomes FIFA President, Gianni Infantino With A Flower As shared by Comedian Ay… It was nice to see my little girl Michelle welcoming the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, CAF President and The NFF president Mr Amaju Pinnick to the inaugural edition of the Aiteo/NFF...

The AITEO/Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) awards held in Lagos on Monday with Victor Moses emerging the 2018 Player of Year. Moses edged out Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Lobi Stars’ Anthony Okpotu. DAILY POST reports that in attendance were FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and his CAF...

Chelsea and Barcelona renew hostilities in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday in what has become a European classic in five tempestuous meetings shrouded in controversy. Chelsea’s Spanish forward Fernando Torres (up) vies for the ball with Barcelona’s goalkeeper Victor Valdes before scoring...

An array of prominent global figures, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Ahmad, political chieftains, football stars, renowned administrators past and present, captains of industry, legends of the Nigeria game and oaks of the entertainment industry are now confirmed for...

Barcelona head coach, Ernesto Valverde believes his side’s victory against Eibar was a good test in the build-up to their Champions League game with Chelsea. After a full-strength side downed Eibar, Craig Burley assesses Barcelona’s performance and how it sets them up Yahoo! Sports –...

Sunday Oliseh has said he would rather lose a job than go to jail for taking part in “illegal activities” as coach of Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Fortuna Sitard announced Oliseh was suspended allegedly over his poor relationship with both players and officials. READ MORE HERE

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte says striker, Alvaro Morata will be fully fit for their Champions League clash with Barcelona on Tuesday. Conte said the Spain international has been training regularly to improve his physical condition ahead of Barcelona visit to the Stanford Bridge. “ read...

Report has emerged that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, held clear-the-air talks with Paul Pogba for an hour in his office at the training ground this week. read more via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2o5LREo --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has reacted to his sides 4-0 win over Hull City in the FA Cup yesterday night at Stamford Bridge. He said: It was a great start by Chelsea and we must be pleased to be in the next round of the FA Cup. I feel it is also important to keep another clean sheet...

Roger Federer is now the oldest world No 1 in the history of tennis. Federer returned to the summit of men’s tennis for the first time in more than five years, after he beat Robin Haase at Rotterdam’s ABN Amro World read more via Naijaloaded – http://ift.tt/2F6ADGR --------------- Get More...

Sunday Oliseh has taken to Twitter to reveal why he was sacked by hsi club Fortuna Sittard

Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday became the first player to score 100 Champions League goals for the same club when he found the net in Real Madrid’s last 16 clash at home to Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldo reached the landmark when he converted a penalty on the stroke of half-time read more...

Senegalese hitman Sadio Mane scored three times as Liverpool humiliated Porto 5-0 in a Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie in Portugal. The win positioned Liverpool on a sound footing for the quarterfinals when the the return leg encounter scheduled for Anfield in March is played...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to stun Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. Neymar-Ronaldo Ronaldo scored his 100th Champions League goal for title-holders Real from the penalty spot late in the...

Chelsea must strive to finish in the Premier League’s top four and secure Champions League football for next season, playmaker Eden Hazard has said as the London outfit got back to winning ways with a 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Monday. read more via Thisdaylive –...

Sunday Oliseh has been sacked as head coach of Fortuna Sittard. The club made this known in a statement on their official website today. The club claimed he didn’t get along with management and had strained relations with players and staff. read more via Welcome To Ladun Liadi’s Blog –...

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has been spending time with the club recently. He has given his verdict on Antonio Conte, Eden Hazard, and the club. Gianfranco Zola has been spending time at the club recently as he prepares for a commemorative legends match. read more via chelsea fc –...