Author: Brila

Diego Costa would have fainted on the spot. This summer Marcelo Bielsa took charge of Lille and quickly compiled a list of 11 players whom he did not plan to use – and then he relayed the news by text message.

Nigeria and Cameroon have a rich history of football rivalry and next month another chapter will be added to the tome when the two clash in a double header, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Odion Ighalo will lead the Super Eagles attack and also be expected to match the physicality of the Cameroon defenders in today’s crunch World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

As at 8pm on Thursday night, groundsmen at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium were working frantically to get the turf in perfect condition for the Super Eagles vs Indomitable Lions clash in a 2018 World Cup qualifying game.

Everton striker, Wayne Rooney has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

Venus Williams is the only American player with a major singles title to her name in the men’s or women’s fields and will open her tournament on Day 1.

NFF president Amaju Pinnick has said he expects Ola Aina to finally get his clearance to play for the Super Eagles before the second-leg World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Monday.

World number one Rafael Nadal battled back after dropping the first set to subdue Japan’s 121st-ranked Taro Daniel and reach the third round of the US Open on Friday.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Member of the CAF Executive Committee, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged the Super Eagles to commit heart, soul and spirit to today’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Lions of Cameroon in Uyo.

According to several reports, FC Zurich has reached an agreement with MFM for the signature of their striker and NPFL leading goal scorer, Stephen Odey in a deal worth €300,000 for four years.