November 4, 2018
Russia’s Karen Khachanov defeated incoming world number one Novak Djokovic to win his first Masters 1000 title at the Paris Masters.
Francis Uzoho suffered a humiliating defeat with Elche in the Spanish second division on Sunday as they were battered and bruised 5-1 by Cadiz.
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will return to England’s Three Lion squad for what will be his Wembley farewell.
Nigeria’s sole CAF Champions League representative, Lobi Stars fancy their chances of reaching the first round of the tournament despite having to first face Cameroon’s UMS de Loum in the preliminary rounds.
Having signed the most sorted after manager(Abdul Maikaba) in the NPFL, Plateau United has hit the headlines again, this time for the signing of Rivers United attacker Bernard Ovoke.
Ovoke put pen to paper for a three year deal with the former Nigeria professional football league champions and he’s expected to be one several big names that will join the Jos based Club before the closing of transfer window in December.
The former Bayelsa United attacker will now work with former Akwa United and Wiki Tourist manager Abdu Maikaba who recently agreed a two deal with the Jos based club.
Plateau United who relinquished the NPFL crown title they won in 2017 to Lobi Stars of Makurdi last season are hoping to reclaim the title again in the coming season.
Two years after their elimination from the play-off rounds of the CAF Confederation Cup, Rangers will return as Nigeria’s only representative in the competition and Head Coach Gbenga Ogunbote is angling for a big statement.
2018 AWCON: She-polopolo sends Super Falcons warning with win over Ghana
Nigeria’s group opponents, Zambia’s She-polopolo smashed Ghana’s Black Queens 3-2 in a friendly match as part of their preparation for the 2018 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
According to reports, 2016 Aiteo Cup winners Akwa United are interested in the signature of Rangers International midfielder Kelvin Itoya.
Itoya joined Rangers from Warri Wolves and has grown to be one of the hottest property in the Nigeria professional football league following his consistent performances in the just concluded season under the watchful eyes of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote.
It’s believed that Akwa United who released about nine players last week have identified the 22-year old as one of their prime target and want to wrap up the deal quickly before the league kick-off in December.
Itoya was instrumental to Rangers success in the 2018 Aiteo Cup as his long range strike sparked the come back for the Flying Antelopes who recovered from three goals deficit to defeat Kano Pillars in Asaba.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Sarri has admitted that former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses‘s future at Chelsea is uncertain, following his revelations that the player characteristics doesn’t suit his style of play.