Uruguay announce Diego Forlan as new coach
Uruguay has appointed legendary former striker Diego Forlan as interim head coach of the national team following Marcelo Bielsa's resignation after La Celeste's disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
NSSF commends Abdullahi, tasks Danagogo on grassroot sports
The Nigeria School Sports Federation has tasked new sports minister, Dr Tamuno Danagogo on the institution of grassroots sports development while commending ex sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi for his strides at the grassroots level especially in schools.
Owed Bonuses: Stop embarrassing Nigeria, Obienu tells NFF
The sack of Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Sylvanus Okpala and the refusal of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to pay him money due him is still generating ripples with former vice chairman of the football house when it was known as NFA, Barrister Nwabufo Obienu castigating the Aminu Maigari-led Board for dragging the name of the country down.
Bale beauty keeps Madrid on Atletico, Barca’s tails
Gareth Bale deputised ably for the injured Cristiano Ronaldo with a wonder strike from 35 yards as Real Madrid kept up the pressure on Atletico Madrid and Barcelona with a 4-0 win away to Real Sociedad on Saturday.
EPL: Chelsea return to top spot, hammer Stoke 3-0
Chelsea ended a run of two consecutive defeats and returned to the top of the Premier League after a comfortable victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.
Mata at the double as United down Newcastle
Juan Mata scored twice as he helped Manchester United warm up for a daunting trip to Bayern Munich with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Saturday.
Leicester promoted to Premier League
Leicester City clinched promotion to the Premier League without kicking a ball on Saturday as their two main rivals both lost.
Chelsea can still win title says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has warned Chelsea’s title rivals not to write off his team as they look to get their challenge back on track after a nightmare week.
R-E-A-V-E-A-L-E-D: How Keshi tried to buy peace from NFF
It is no longer news that Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi had a running battle with his employers at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF during and after the 2013 Africa Nations Cup in South Africa, especially after the federal government and some state governments rewarded the team for the victory.
Oshiomhole leads 12-km keep-fit exercise
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole yesterday led other participants in a 12-kilometre road walk in Benin City tagged “Walk for Life”, assuring that the exercise will be a monthly exercise.
I can’t perform without Emenike – Ideye
Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye has revealed that he struggles when he does not play alongside his strike partner in the national team, Emmanuel Emenike.
