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Super Eagles and KAA Gent of Belgium midfielder, Anderson Esiti has distanced himself from reports linking him with a move to French giants, PSG, adding that he is only focused on his clubside at the moment. Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Gent and Super Eagles midfielder Anderson Esiti in the coming summer transfer window. According to reports in France, PSG new sporting director Antero Henrique has penciled down the Nigerian international as part of his reinforcement plans for the Parisians’ midfield. With Thiago Motta turning 35 in August and Grzegorz Krychowiak’s below…

National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abdulwaheed Odusile on Thursday, June 22, 2017 paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM in Lagos. Odusile who doubles as President, Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) was warmly welcomed and received by the Chairman/CEO Brila Media Dr Larry Izamoje. Dr Izamoje later introduced the NUJ boss to members of the station’s management team plus key members of staff who form the journalistic core of the organisation. For his first visit to Brila FM, Odusile was able to explain the NUJ’s plans to check the menace…

On February 5, 2017 Rivers United played probably their worst game in the NPFL this season and the opposition on the day was 3SC. Rivers United lost 1-2 that day but that result, more than anything else, flattered the boys from Port Harcourt as only a shocking display of profligacy by the 3SC forwards, good fortune and some extraordinary goalkeeping performance right out of the top drawer by Femi Thomas kept the score line respectable. 3SC arrive in Port Harcourt on Saturday with the hopes of going for an encore but meet a Rivers United side high on confidence after…

Wolfsburg striker, Victor Osimhen, has insisted that the Super Eagles will go for a broke in the remaining AFCON 2019 qualifiers after they lost 0-2 at home to South Africa recently. Three-time African champions, Nigeria, have missed out of two straight AFCONs, but Osimhen has assured that the Eagles will be at Cameroon 2019 despite the shock home loss. “Sure, the Super Eagles will be at the AFCON 2019”, Osimhen said. “The defeat by South Africa is a wake-up call for us and we are going to answer the call in subsequent games. “The defeat was unfortunate, but it cannot…

Nigerian footballer Isaac Success has promised to be committed to Nigeria’s National football team. Watford FC of England forward, Isaac Success, has pledged his allegiance and commitment to the Super Eagles, saying he is ready for the big challenge to lead the team’s attack in the very important games lined up for the three-time African champions. Injuries and circumstances have limited the former junior international’s chances with the Super Eagles, with only one appearance against Senegal in March 2017 under his belt. He came on in the second half in that game played at The Hive, home of League 2…

Yeni Malatyaspor midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu visited the Number one sports radio in Nigeria on Thursday morning as he talks about Mikel being a natural choice to lead the Olympic team. Azubuike stated that he was happy to hand over the captain band to former Chelsea man, Mikel Obi after coach siasia gave the directive. Azubuike acknowledged Mikel as not just a player in the team but also a leader of the National team and so had to show respect to a more experienced player by handing over leadership to him. Azubuike, 20, also talked about the next step with his…

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Players, officials to wear black armbands and observe one minute silence as LMC dedicates Matchday to Emeteole. The LMC wants Players and match officials of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to turn out with black arm bands to honour a former coach of prominent NPFL clubs, Kelechi Emeteole who passed on in the early hours of Wednesday. Emeteole, nicknamed ‘Caterpillar’ in his playing days for various league clubs in the country died in India where he underwent surgery for throat cancer. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC) expressed grief at…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s clothing company A-Z Sportswear have dropped a massive clue that the Swede could be heading to MLS when he is fully fit. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose name appeared on the Premier League’s released list earlier this month, will reportedly sign for MLS side LA Galaxy following his release from Manchester United. Though the 35-year-old still trains at Carrington as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury, the Swede was not on United’s retained list which was released this week, signalling his imminent departure. LA Galaxy have tried previously to lure Ibrahimovic but talks were held with the player prior…

Craig Shakespeare is ready to pay £25million move for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, as Leicester prepare to shape up their squad for the new season. Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare is doing everything in his power to land Manchester City Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho. The 53 year old manager, has already lodged a bid of £25m for the forward, after being alerted of Iheanacho’s availability, and is ready to pay a significant fee for the Nigeria international. Iheanacho, 20, has been told he can leave the club and Leicester City who are leading the queue, have also promised him…

Ugly scenes marred Mexico’s Confederations Cup victory over New Zealand as Oribe Peralta got his side out of jail at Sochi’s Fisht Olympic Stadium. Players from both sides became involved in an unseemly melee deep into injury time after Mexico skipper Diego Reyes dragged back Michael Boxall, who then lunged at substitute Hector Herrera. Gambian referee Bakary Gassama reviewed the incident before remarkably issuing only yellow cards to all three players involved in the initial clashes, but no more. The Mexicans, who saw Ryan Thomas denied an 85th-minute equaliser by the woodwork, survived a major scare after Chris Wood had…