The Liberia Football Federation made a public announcement about the disappearance of two U-17 managers after witnessing a victory with the U-17 on 26 June over Vienna FC in Austria. The two managers missing are Medical manager Anthony Robert and equipment manager Alex Nelson. They informed the public that police in Vienna, Austria have been contacted about their disappearances and will communicate back with any development. On their Facebook page, they said: “The Liberia Football Association announces the disappearance of the men’s under-17 medic Anthony Roberts and equipment manager Alex Nelson in Austria. Roberts and Nelson couldn’t be found after…
Author: Oladimeji Adeoye
Oladimeji Adeoye
Oladimeji Adeoye also known as Osniff is a writer, he is mainly into writing sports with vast knowledge of African Sports, and other continental sports. Oladimeji has worked with top news outlets and currently writing with top newspapers in Nigeria.
Remo Stars of Ogun were forced to play an additional 2 minutes for 36 minutes during their encounter against Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium yesterday. The Ogun-based club played a total of 126 minutes during the 35th round of the NPFL fixtures. An act most football fans have frowned upon and called on the League Management Company to do a demanding investigation of the game on why the game lingered for such a long time. Remo Stars during their match reports said the game was halted for a long time before it proceeded again as there was deliberation…
Nyesom Wike governor of Rivers state through his Special Assistant on Media Kelvin Ebiri lauded the Pride of Rivers for their resilient effort to win the league for the first time in their history. They were crowned 2021-22 Nigeria Professional League Champions on Saturday, following Plateau United’s sprawl from Uyo to Akwa United. Rivers United though lost their 35th match yesterday at Lafia by 2-1 to Nasarawa United. The Governor in his statement applauded the players and the coaching staff for setting a milestone record, for being part of the team to first deliver the league to the state since…
The Pride of Rivers yesterday were confirmed as the 2021-22 Champions of NPFL. The Portharcourt-based club were declared champions following Plateau United’s slump at Uyo during the round of 35. Here are things you may not know about Rivers United. The club was a merger of the defunct Dolphins FC and Shark FC, which are managed by the state government in 2016. They replaced Dolphins FC in the Nigeria Premier League. They had won the league three times before the merger in 1994, 2008 and 2008-9. River’s United’s crest comprises both a shark and a dolphin as a result of…
During an NPFL rescheduled game between Kano Pillar and Dakadda FC days ago, TNC news reported the gross misconduct displayed by fans of Kano Pillars and the club Chairman Mr Surajo Yahaya. In a video circulating around the social media, Mr Suraj punched a lineman for awarding a late goal against his club. The mixed reaction made the officiating referees reconsider their decision to withdraw the goal. An action which League Management Company had frowned at since the beginning of the 2021-22 season. With regard to the horrendous event, LMC has slammed Pillars with a fine of 2.250 m and…
Rivers United AKA pride of Rivers are champions of the 2021-22 NPFL campaign. The Portharcourt-based club led by Stanley Eguma and Fatai Osho are confirmed champions following the defeat second place team and arch-rival Plateau United suffered to Deji Ayeni’s Akwa United. Plateau slumped to a late 2-1 defeat to previous Champion Akwa United at the Nest of Champions yesterday evening. The defeat extended their points deficit to ten, with only three matches available for the Plateau-based club. During the 35-round game that began today with two matches featured, Akwa United grabbed a win through an extra minutes goal from…
Nottingham Forest today announced the acquisition of Nigeria and Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi for a club-record signing of €17.2m. Nottingham Forest, who got a promotion to the English league top flight for the first time since 1999, will have the Nigerian striker lead the team’s attack for the 2022-23 season. Taiwo has been clinical and outstanding since joining Union Berlin from Liverpool on a permanent deal last year. Although he had been loaned to the club the previous season before making a permanent transfer to the club. The Ilorin-born striker began his youth career with Imperial Soccer Academy before…
The Nigeria U17 men’s team yesterday defeated arch-rival Burkina Faso in the final of the West African Football Union (WAFU) by 2-1 in Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana. The Golden Eagles in their campaign in the competition remained unbeaten until the final in which they triumphed over their counterparts Burkina Faso. The victory has now secured a spot for both finalists who will be at the U17 2023 AFCON. Abubakar Abdullah scored a brace for the Eagles in the 22nd and 47th minute respectively. They had earlier conceded just before the half-time through some defensive errors, levelling the game at 1-1.…
Sai Masu Gida had their rescheduling game played away from home at the Jos Township Stadium against Dakkada last night. There was chaos at the stadium when a goal was awarded against them during the extra minutes. Pillars Chairman Sirajo Yahaya ran towards the assistant referee to land him a heavy punch. The goal was disallowed after the horrendous incident took place. Kano Pillars midfielder Maigoro Yusuf scored to set Sai Masu Gida ahead in the 22nd minute. His goal stood for the entire 90 minutes played, but was neutralized during the extra minutes. Pillars who are keen to move…
The Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has made his 25 women’s squad for the 2022 Africa Women’s Nations Cup, slated for 2 July 2022 to 23 July 2022 in Morocco. The eleven-time champions Super Falcons will kick-start their voyage on Monday, 4 July against the Bayana Bayana of South Africa. Onome Ebi who plays in France for En Avant Guingamp will captain the team. The squad list includes: GOALKEEPERS: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris Fc, France); Tochukwu Oluehi (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera, Israel); Yewande Balogun(Coppermine United, USA) DEFENDERS: Glory Ogbonna (Santa Teresa FC, Spain); Onome Ebi (En Avant Guingamp, France); Osinachi Whale…
President Buhari has retracted his decision made weeks ago by suspending the Nigeria Basketball Federation from all international tournaments due to the unending crisis ransacking the Federation. Recall last month, the President approved a two years suspension of NBBF as a way to help bring back unity into the Federation. On 17 June a letter of appeal was written to the Presidency through the office of Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, the letter was signed by the President of NBBF and got approval for its return to international tournaments. This development came a few weeks after…
Argentina and Napoli Legend Diego Maradona died as a result of cardiac arrest On 25 November 2020 at Dique Luján, Argentina. Eight of the medical staff including Doctors, Nurses, and Psychologists of the hospital where he died, and his caregivers have been accused of negligence by the prosecutors. If the accused plead guilty, they could face 8 to 25 years in prison for the heinous act. The defendants named in the ruling were Maradona’s neurosurgeon and personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, psychologist Carlos Diaz, nurses Gisella Madrid and Ricardo Almiron, their boss Mariano Perroni, and doctors Pedro Di…
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has completed a loan return to Inter Milan following his poor feat with the London club. Lukuka reunited with Chelsea in a record transfer deal worth €115m, becoming the tenth most expensive player in football history. Lukaku had previously joined Chelsea from Anderlecht in 2011 where he began his professional career but due to playing time and availability of Didier Drogba, he was loaned to West Brom. A loan deal of around €8m with €4m add-ons was agreed between Chelsea and Inter for his loan services. He will have his salary slashed from €12m to €10m…
Liverpool forward Sadio completed his dream move to Bayern Munich yesterday after completing his medical at Munich. The Senegalese had told the media in an interview about his decision to leave after the UEFA Champions League final in May. Bayern who are long-time admirers of the 30-year-old forward immediately made their offer to lure him into switching Liverpool red for their red. They had failed in their first two bids and succeeded in the third In a deal worth €41m. Mané was among the first list of players Jürgen Klopp signed when he arrived at Liverpool in 2015. Mane had…
Newcastle United celebrated former and late player, Cheick Tiote. On 5 June 2017, he suffered a cardiac arrest during a training session with Beijing Enterprise, a second-tier club in China. Unfortunately, doctors could not save the Ivorian and he died in the hospital. Former Newcastle player Demba Ba was among the first players to publish about his demise. On what would have been his birthday today, unfortunately, his life was shortened and died at age 30. Tiote was born exactly today, 35 years ago in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. He began his football youth career with FC Bibo in Ivory Coast,…
The FC United of Manchester player has revealed in a letter, how his girlfriend saved his life from cardiac arrest via Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The 29-year defender further disclosed that his girlfriend’s bravery and doctors, who fitted him with an automatic defibrillator like Christian Eriksen, saved his life. In his open letter written to fans of FC United of Manchester, he raises awareness of why people should be trained on how to use the device for emergency purposes, as he faced. “On June 3, my life was completely turned upside down,” “I went to bed as normal with my girlfriend…
President of the Cameroon Football Federation Samuel Eto has pleaded guilty to tax fraud of £3.2m relating to his image rights while playing for Barcelona. The 41-year-old was arraigned at the Ciudad de la Justicia court in Barcelona along with his former agent Jose Maria Mesalles, who was given a 12-month cancelled sentence and a fine on Monday. After pleading guilty to failing to declare income from the transfer of image rights between 2006 and 2009 Samuel Eto will pay a fine of £1.55m and the money he owes, the court declared. He was given a 22-month cancelled prison sentence…
Wikki Tourist of Bauchi has released a statement on the club’s official Facebook page to disclose the stable health status of John Prince. Wikki Tourist during their match day 34 entertained Shooting Stars and were stunned by a 1-1 draw by 3SC. They were almost horrified by the Shooting Stars who held on to the 1-0 lead at ATB Stadium, Bauchi yesterday. Luckily for the Bauchi-based club, they were awarded a penalty and Muhammad Guga converted it to salvage a point for his club. During the encounter, John Prince suffered a Neurogenic shock after he was substituted to the bench,…
The Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) Is ticking towards the end following the successful completion of game 34. Four more games are available to decide the 2021-22 Champions, with Pride of Rivers likely to win it for the first time in their history. The four games will as well decide two other teams that will join Rivers United for next season’s intercontinental tournament (CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation). Round 34 games were played over the weekend, four games featured on Saturday and six games on Sunday. A total of 22 goals were scored across all Stadiums, 7 wins and three…
CAF today announced that the 2022 awards ceremony will be held in Morocco on 21 July 2022 after the 2020 and 2021 editions were disrupted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Liverpool forward Sadio Mané won the last edition in 2019 with more votes over arch-rivals fellow teammate Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City in Hurghada, Egypt, while Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala scooped the female edition. The Award will be hosted before the Women’s African Cup of Nations, according to CAF. The AWCON is scheduled to be held from 02 July to 23 July in Morocco this…
Yesterday we reported that Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the signature of Yves Bissouma from counterpart club Brighton. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder when granted an interview on Tottenham Hotspur TV, shared his story and his voyage to success is quite inspiring. The former Brighton midfielder disclosed in his interview the difficulties faced as an African child who had a passion to play football but had his dream threatened during his childhood stage. “I’m very happy to be here, happy to be a Spurs player and hopefully we’re going to have a good season,” Yves told us in our exclusive first interview. I’m…
The Super Eagles head coach today posted on his Facebook page his arrival to Ilorin and will witness the game between the state club and Sunshine Stars of Akure tomorrow, the Portuguese said. Peseiro has guided the Super Eagles to their first two AFCON qualifiers, in which the team gained all six points against Sierra Leone in Abuja and a record victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in Morocco. The Portuguese has returned to Nigeria and will witness an NPFL blockbuster clash between two teams who are separated by just a point on the log. Sunshine Stars, who won the…
English outfit Tottenham Hotspur today announced the signing of Yves Bissouma from Brighton in a deal worth €29m plus add-ons. The Malian will be Antonio Conte’s third signing this summer, having already secured the signature of Ivan Perišić, who joined from Inter as a free agent and 34 years old Fraser Forster from Southampton. Antonio Conte clinched the Champions League spot over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who failed to secure a win in any of their last two games. Conte since joining the London club has had a terrific run in the league. He picked points against table-toppers and champions Manchester…
For the first time in history of the FIFA World Cup tournament, three nations will jointly host the prestigious competition in 2026 and 48 nations will participate, as against 32 previously known. FIFA announced this development on Wednesday. The United States has 11 slots, Mexico has 3 and Canada has 2. The 11 cities officially selected in the United States are: New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium); Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium); Dallas (AT&T Stadium); San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium); Miami (Hard Rock Stadium); Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium); Seattle (Lumen Field); Houston (NRG Stadium); Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field); Kansas City, Missouri (Arrowhead…
The Ivorian outfit ASEC Mimosas extended their record as the most successful club, winning the Ligue one for 28 times. They were crowned champions after defeating Basam by 2-0 through late goals from Konate Karim and Kramo Aubin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan. They have now successfully defended the title, having won it last season. ASEC Mimosas top the log of Ligue 1 with 58 points after their 22 games of the season. They went 12 points higher than tight rival Sporting Gogna who has 46 points after 23 games. The champions scored the most goals (42) after round…
UEFA Champions League’s most decorated manager in history and four-time winner Carlos Ancelotti has been assisted by his son Davide Ancelotti since 2011. Davide Ancelotti, 32, began his coaching stint with his father’s assistance when he was appointed manager at Paris Saint-Germain in the 2011-12 season. David served as a fitness coach when his father assumed the job that season. On July 1, 2013-14 season, Real Madrid appointed Carlos Ancelotti to replace José Mourinho after a failed season. Davide Ancelotti was appointed alongside his dad on the same day as a fitness coach. He oversaw the team fitness training for…
The English Premier League has released the 2023-23 season schedules and fixtures for all 380 matches. The season will kick off on the 5th of August 2022 and will end on 28 May 2023. Week one games will begin with Crystal Palace hosting Arsenal on Friday the 5th of August at 8 pm. The English Premier League has also stated that the fixtures are subject to change and kick-offs are 15:00 for Saturdays and bank holidays unless stated otherwise. The first ten games into the season are shown below: Friday 5 August 20:00 Crystal Palace v Arsenal Saturday 6…
The Three Lions became toothless last night during their 4th UEFA Nations League game against Hungary. They have now lost twice in a streak to Hungarians, establishing a despicable history in both losses. On 4th this month, Three Lions lost to Hungary for the first time in 60 years and had their heaviest defeat at home in almost a century to Hungary yesterday. England needs to win two of their remaining matches to book a round 16 place in the tournament. Freiburg midfielder Roland Salla scored a brace, and Adam Nagy and Daniel Gazdag who came in as substitutes in…
Awer Mabil scored Australia’s last spot kick against Peru yesterday, during their last game in the world Cup qualifiers for Qatar 2022. The Australian dedicated his goal as a thank you to Australia that took him and his parents after they fled the Sudan war. His parents ran from Sudan to the Kenya refugee camp where he was born. Mabil survived on one meal a day and played street football until resettling in Australia in 2006. Australia qualified for their fifth World Cup on a streak yesterday, winning over Peru via a penalty shoot out after both teams had played…
Akeem Oluwashegun Omolade, 39, was born in Kaduna on 4 March 1983. He was found dead in a Peugeot car in Palermo, Italy yesterday, Italian police confirmed. He played for 13 different clubs but never made over 35 league appearances for all of those clubs. Furthermore, he has no record appearances for the Super Eagles at any level. Omolade arrived in Italy at the age of 17, joining Treviso, with whom he made his professional debut in the Serie B league. He subsequently joined Torino, with whom he made his Serie A debut. Following his departure from Torino, he went…
