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The Super Eagles Coaches need not fret over the injuries and unavailability of first choice goalie, Carl Ikeme unless his deputies fail to step their game up, former player and goal keeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu has said.Since earning his first cap for Nigeria, Ikeme, 30, has missed three competitive matches due to injury ; including crucial qualifying matches against Egypt and Algeria, but Shorunmu insists reserve goal keepers Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa need assurances from the Coaches to boost confidence. Shorunmu, who earned 36 caps playing for Nigeria, stressed the need for Akpeyi and Ezenwa to get more game…

The Late Super Eagles Captain and Coach, Stephen Keshi will have an academy facility named in his honor for his contribution to football but also to opening his doors and the path to the celebrated career of former Ghana International, Nii Lamptey.Never one to shy away from the topic, Lamptey will harp on his love and admiration for the Afcon winning Coach, who along side his wife (also late) welcomed him on his first sojourn to Europe as a young footballer. In a chat with footballlive.ng Lamptey revealed he’ll launch his academy…

Anthony Joshua admits it is time for him to “step up” in his career as he prepares to face Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium. Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, the 27-year-old Joshua said: ‘Everyone has to step up in their career and I am just doing mine now, whether it was against Klitschko or any of the other champions, I wouldn’t have turned down the opportunity. ‘When we’ve been training, we’ve always been training for fights like this. Even when I was fighting people who were not as talented or experienced as Klitschko, we were always training as if…

On this episode of How Market? Our team took to ask fans if they believe Arsene Wenger should be sacked. Here are their responses Enjoy!

Manchester City and Chelsea seem interested in Antoine Griezmann’s Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona have also asked to be kept informed of any developments concerning the £86million-rated striker. The 26-year-old France international has been at pains to point out in recent weeks that he may yet stay in Spain beyond this summer and is considering postponing any departure for a year to stay with coach Diego Simeone as the club makes its transition to their new stadium and a new era.

Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Pepe, who scored in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, has broken two of his ribs. The Portugal international scored his side’s only goal of the game with a header, before Antoine Griezmann equalised late on. But, after a nasty collision with Toni Kroos, he struggled to continue, and was eventually forced off in the 67th minute with Nacho replacing him. After undergoing medical tests, Madrid later confirmed a double rib break. “After the examinations carried out today on Pepe at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital, he has been diagnosed with fractures in…

Officials of Enugu Rangers were on Friday robbed of the sum of ₦4m on their way from a bank by yet-to-be-identified men.According to reports the money was for the club’s expenses for their first and second leg CAF Confederation Cup clash with Zesco United of Zambia. The Flying Antelopes will host the first leg at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday before they travel for the second leg in Zambia next week. Spokesman for the club, Foster Chime confirmed that the money was for the payment of the officials, who will be in charge of the first leg in Enugu…

Being a hardworking professional probably means that most of your time is spent either commuting or at the office. It can be difficult to find time to get your daily workouts in, which is why so many professionals slowly get more and more out of shape over the years. Don’t let that be you! Here’s how you can be a fit hardworking professional: 1. Hit the Gym Near the Office If you’re lucky enough to work near a gym, make it one of your daily stops. No excuses–hit the gym every day. 2. Make Your Commute a Workout Do you…

Coventry have terminated the contract of striker Yakubu by mutual consent. The former Portsmouth and Everton striker joined the Coventry on a deal until the end of the season in February, having been released by Turkish oufit Kayserispor last summer. Yakubu, 34, played three games for Coventry without scoring, but suffered a hamstring injury in a 3-1 defeat by Swindon on 25 February. He was not involved in Sunday’s EFL Trophy final victory at Wembley. Coventry are bottom of League One, 13 points adrift of safety, with six games left to play.

Arsenal’s highest goalscorer this season, Alexis Sanchez wants to remain with the club if terms can be agreed, says manager Arsene Wenger. Alexis Sanchez, 28, is contracted to the Gunners until the summer of 2018, with some newspapers claiming he would like to join Chelsea. “I believe that he wants to stay at the club and it is about doing a deal with his agent,” said Wenger. “The players have to see if they’re happy and find an agreement. Finances are also involved in that.” Sanchez, who joined the gunners from catalan giant, Barcelona for a fee around the region…