Ronaldo hints at retirement, dismisses coaching rumours
By Jennifer Amarachi In a recent interview with NOW, Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that his retirement from international football will be a spontaneous decision, taking everyone by surprise. The Portuguese star, who recently faced speculation about his future after a goalless UEFA Euros campaign, is still committed to his national team duties under coach Roberto Martinez. […]
I’m the most popular person in the world – Ronaldo
By Cheta Enyoghasi Cristiano Ronaldo, the football icon, has said that he is the most popular person in the world ‘because of everything,’ not just his attractive appearance. He claims that if his name appears on a story, it will sell quickly and take the first page. Ronaldo said that tales about him go viral […]
Simon Ekpa reacts as FG plans to extradite him from Finland
By Cheta Enyoghasi Simon Ekpa, the Popular Biafra agitator and leader of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), has reacted to the Nigerian government’s move to facilitate his extradition from Finland. Recall that the Defence Headquarters (DHQs) said on Tuesday that the Nigerian government is now negotiating with the European Union to extradite Ekpa. Major […]
Kogi Governor appoints new 12 Permanent Secretaries
By Cheta Enyoghasi Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries in the Kogi State Public Service from their respective constituencies to fill open positions. According to a statement published by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, the governor stressed that the permanent secretaries were carefully selected […]
Christopher Danjuma rates Falconets high ahead World Cup
By Jennifer Amarachi Falconets head coach, Christopher Danjuma is confident in his team’s readiness for the next FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, which will take place from August 31 to September 22. Danjuma’s assurance came after guiding the Falconets to a close 1-0 loss to Mexico in their final warm-up encounter in Bogota. […]
EPL: David Seaman slams attitude of Arsenal Star
By Cheta Enyoghasi Arsenal legend David Seaman has slammed Leandro Trossard following the Belgian’s restrained celebration of his goal against Aston Villa. Seaman explained why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refuses to put Gabriel Martinelli on the bench in favor of Trossard in the starting lineup. Trossard and Thomas Partey scored for Arsenal as they defeated […]
Super Eagles new Coach sets to name Assistants
By Cheta Enyoghasi Bruno Labbadia, the newly hired Super Eagles Head Coach, is preparing to pick his international assistants. The German, whose appointment was announced on Tuesday is anticipated to choose two international assistants, while the rest would be local coaches hired by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). According to sources, Labbadia plans to hire […]
Police arrest Naval Officer for killing ex-Naval chief’s son
By Jennifer Amarachi Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, a Nigerian Navy member, has been detained for the murder of Aminu, the son of former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retired). Bennett Igweh, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, said Muhammad murdered Aminu and stole his car two weeks ago while paraded him […]
Brown Ideye shares wife’s reaction after seeing his salary
By Jennifer Amarachi Brown Ideye, a former Nigerian forward, disclosed on Wednesday his wife’s reaction to his proposed pay and bonuses when Tianjin TEDA, a Chinese Super League team, wanted to recruit him. He stated that, while he had no intention of doing business in China, the monetary incentives associated with the TEDA agreement changed […]
Uruguayan footballer, Juan Izquierdo dies on pitch
By Jennifer Amarachi Juan Izquierdo, a Uruguayan soccer player who fainted on the field during a game in Brazil last week, has died on Tuesday, his team confirmed. Izquierdo, 27, was playing for Uruguayan club Nacional in the Copa Libertadores, a premier South American event, when he collapsed due to cardiac arrhythmia, or an abnormal […]