Cole Palmer ‘victim’ of ‘sick’ football system — PFA chief
Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Maheta Molango has defended Chelsea forward Cole Palmer after his recent injury struggles, calling him a “victim” of a “sick” football system that demands too much of players.
Brazil names Tite as new coach – club
Brazil names Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, better known as Tite as new coach
Hosts France beat Albania 2-0 at Euro 2016
Late goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet booked hosts France’s place in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after overcoming stiff resistance from European Championship debutants Albania in Marseille.
Atiku happy over appointment as Nigeria House Ambassador
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has expressed joy over his choice as Ambassador of the Nigeria House In Rio Olympics as well as joining other top Nigerians to visit the Nigeria House Business, Investment Summit Group to Sau Paulo and Rio.
NFF disowns Atta
THE Nigeria Football Association (NFF) has clarified that a certain Aneke Atta reportedly asking players to pay for a place in the U-17 National Team has no relationship or connection whatsoever with one of its licensed intermediaries, Mr. Emefie Atta Aneke.
Nigeria may face Ibrahimovic at Olympics
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic may face Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games, with coach Hakan Ericson naming him to the provisional 35-man squad list for the competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
