Super Falcons train in Bata

Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrived in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, on Friday, and also had a light training session.

Nigeria U-23 lands in Pointe-Noire

Nigeria’s U-23 National Team, Dream Team VI, arrived in Pointe-Noire, Congo, at about 12.25pm local time (same time with Nigeria) on Friday.

Federer Pulls Out Of Rogers Cup In Montreal To Prepare For US Open

Roger Federer, pictured at a charity event in Malawi last week, has pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Montreal

Roger Federer has pulled out of next month's Rogers Cup hard-court tournament. In a statement released by Tennis Canada, Federer said: 'I am disappointed that I won't be playing in Montreal because it's a tournament and a city that I really enjoy and has incredible fans. I hope to be back in the future''.

GOLF: Woods Denies Sacking Coach Como Amid Slump In World Rankings

Former world No 1, Tiger Woods, has denied speculation that he has sacked his swing coach, Chris Como.

Fans Mob Drogba At Airport As He Joins Canadian Side, Montreal Impact

Didier Drogba has enjoyed a stellar career in England, France, Turkey and China but he appeared to be taken aback by the welcome he received in Montreal on Wednesday. 

Forum of Directors of Sports in Nigeria okays LMC Vision On League Development.

The Forum of the Directors of Sports of the 36 states of the Federation and FCT under the auspices of Directors of Sports Forum have expressed satisfaction with the vision of the League Management Company (LMC) to take domestic football to an enviable level under the Leadership of Shehu Dikko.

LMC trains media officers on new media principles

Arrangements have been concluded by the League Management Company to train the media officers of all the 20 Glo NPFL clubs on the principles of new media and its fascinating merits at a one –day seminar in Abuja on Thursday.

Rangers Resume Training For Enyimba As League Kicks Off On Sunday

Rangers International of Enugu resumed training on Tuesday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium after returning from Abuja on Sunday, where they had defeated Kwara United 3-2 to qualify for the quarterfinals of this year’s Federation Cup competition.

Tennis: Nadal Battles Past Verdasco In Hamburg

Top seed Rafael Nadal bidding to rediscover some semblance of his former all-conquering form recovered from losing the first set to beat fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 and reach the second round of Hamburg's ATP tournament on Tuesday.

LMC Opens New Corporate Office

The League Management Company (LMC) on Tuesday opened a new corporate office in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Rangers Star, Obinna Nwobodo Undergoes Successful Surgery

Nigeria’s U-20 national team player, Obinna Nwobodo, has successfully completed treatment for anterior cruciate ligament tear, and will fly back to Nigeria from Qatar on Friday.

Mayweather steps up his training ahead of September fight

Floyd Mayweather is showing no signs of letting up ahead of what might be his last fight this September, sharing with his army of fans precisely what it takes to be the pound-for-pound boxing king.

Usain Bolt slams athletics' drug cheats before showing support for Mo Farah

Usain Bolt insisted he was ready to defend his World Championships sprint titles this summer and then furiously hit out at the drugs cheats who repeatedly drag the sport through the mud.

Arsenal Will Make Second Approach For Benzema

Coach Arsene Wenger is refusing to give up on his long-term dream of landing Karim Benzema this summer. Despite current first-choice striker, Olivier Giroud, finally signing a new contract, Arsenal is determined to land the Real Madrid hitman.

 Benzema poses alongside girlfriend Analica Chaves in a picture posted to her Instagram account 

Reports say the Gunners have had an initial enquiry for the France international rebuffed by the Spanish giants, who are currently unwilling to sell. Arsenal will make another approach for Benzema during the latter stages of the window to see if Real's stance has altered. 

Benzema is congratulated by his team-mates after opening the scoring against Manchester City

The north London club is prepared to pursue their interested in the 27-year-old well into the closing stages of the transfer window before even considering another option such is Wenger's desire to land the striker he tried to sign during the previous three summers. Unless he can sign a world class striker he believes can catapult his team to title glory next season, Wenger is likely to keep the chequebook in his pocket.

 

 

Wenger has £200m to buy 'any player in the world', claims Arsenal director

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has the transfer funds to buy almost any player in the world

Arsenal director, Lord Harris, has backed Arsene Wenger to break the club transfer record on a new centre forward, with the long-serving board member revealing funds are available to sign 'anyone but Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi'.

2015 FED CUP: Rangers Pick Q/final Ticket

Rangers Int'l of Enugu on Thursday qualified for the q/finals of this year's Federation Cup competition.
The Flying Antelopes beat Kwara United by 3-2 in one of the Round of 16 matches decided in Abuja.

Amuneke slams NFF over unpaid wages

Nigeria U-17 coach and former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amuneke, has slammed the Nigeria Football Federation over non-payment of salaries due to him, after the NFF announced it had paid three months upfront, the salary of new Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh.

Heartland, Dolphins, Abia Warriors crash out

The list of eminent casualties in this year’s Federation Cup competition swelled on Wednesday after Glo Premier League side, Heartland FC, bit the dust in an entertaining Round of 16 matches against newcomers BJ Foundation at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi. Abia Warriors and Dolphins FC were also bundled out.

Unknown Edo State club, BJ Foundation, had beaten Kurmi Market of Kano in the Round of 64 and then got the better of Sportlight FC of Katsina in the Round of 32. On Wednesday, they recorded perhaps the biggest triumph of their history by overcoming Heartland FC 3-2.

FC IfeanyiUbah defeated FC Taraba 4-2 at the Area 3 Playground, Abuja, and Abia Warriors fell 1-2 to fellow Glo Premier League team Nasarawa United in Oshogbo.

Remo Stars, who bundled out holders Enyimba FC in the Round of 32, came close to knocking out Lobi Stars, but lost 3-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The Ogun State club scored its goal 30 seconds into the match.

Plateau United, conquerors of Shooting Stars of Ibadan and Kano Pillars in earlier rounds, were thrown out this time, beaten by a lone goal by El-Kanemi Warriors in Minna. Akwa United overpowered Prime FC in Oleh, by the same 1-0 scoreline.

In Ado-Ekiti, Niger Tornadoes Feeders eliminated another top division club, Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt 4-3 on penalties, after the 90 minutes ended 1-1.

In the quarter –finals scheduled for August 12-13, Lobi Stars will square up against BJ Foundation, while IfeanyiUbah confront Nasarawa United. Akwa United will battle Niger Tornadoes Feeders, and El-Kanemi Warriors will await the winner of the Kwara United Vs Enugu Rangers match coming up in Abuja on Thursday.

RESULTS

FC IfeanyiUbah 4 FC Taraba 2

Heartland FC 2 BJ Foundation 3

Prime FC 0 Akwa United 1

Tornadoes Feeders 1 Dolphins FC 1 (Tornadoes Feeders win 4-3 on penalties)

Remo Stars 1 Lobi Stars 1 (3-5 penalties)

Nasarawa United 2 Abia Warriors 1

Plateau United 0 El-Kanemi Warriors 1

THURSDAY

Kwara United Vs Enugu Rangers (Abuja) – 4pm

Omeruo completes Kasimpasa move

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has left English champions, Chelsea for Turkish club, Kasimpasa on loan. The 21-year old was left out of Chelsea’ pre-season tour after returning from another loan spell away from the club.

Ighalo admits he could leave Watford for Aston Villa

Nigeria striker, Odion Ighalo, may move away from Watford after it emerged Aston Villa is weighing a move as replacement for the out-going, Christian Benteke.

BOXING: Tyson Fury In War Of Words With Wladimir Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury are preparing to face each other for the world heavyweight title

Wladimir Klitschko asked the first question at the start of what will be a long pre-fight ritual and Tyson Fury gave him the answer in his usual uncensored fashion.

ACCUSED: Messi Received £2.4million From Gabon President To Lay Foundation Stones

Lionel Messi helps lay a stone at Port-Gentil stadium in Gabon alongside president Ali Bongo

There are reports that Barcelona and Argentina star, Lionel Mess,i received at least £2.4million in cash for supporting one of the most corrupt dictators in Africa, it was claimed on Tuesday.

Manu Garba, Amokachi, Baba Ganaru For Kano Pillars Job

Kano Pillars are considering the appointment of a new coach to replace Okey Emordi who was sacked on Monday.

Oliseh Set For Talks With Jordon Ibe

New Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh, will meet with Liverpool forward, Jordon Ibe, to discuss the possibility of representing Nigeria at senior level.

NFF confirms Oliseh will work from Europe

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has returned to Europe and will remain there to monitor Nigerian players, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed. This development is deferent from the practice where recent Super Eagles coaches have all been based in Nigeria

Pillars Mgt Know Their Reason For Sacking Emordi - Galadima

Former Nigeria Football Association Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima, has described Kano Pillars as the team while the highest support from fans and government in the country.

Dream Team Gets $60,000 For Congo Win

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State  redeemed his pledge to players of the Dream Team this Monday, following the team's 2-1 victory over Congo in an African U-23 Championship qualifying game played on Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.