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Super Eagles and Benfica’s defender, Tyronne Ebuehi, has expressed disappointment on his injury setback but determined to return from the situation stronger. The Benfica new boy suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee in training early this week and is expected to undergo surgery soonest. “After each disappointment, there will be a blessing. It’s still hard to realize what happened a few days ago, and not being able to play for a long time, but I have to accept it and move on,” reads a tweet attributed to Ebuehi on the official Twitter…

Gabriel Jesus has signed a new long-term contract at Manchester City, with the Brazilian now committed to the Premier League champions until the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Jesus joined City from Palmeiras in August 2016 and has scored 24 times in 53 appearances during his time with the Citizens. “I would like to thank the fans for the welcome and for how well they have treated me. I can say that it was the best decision I’ve made in my life to come to Manchester City because whilst I’m here I’m improving as a professional and as a…

Super Eagles and Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi has committed his future to the Gunners by signing a new long-term deal to remain in North London. The 22-year-old has been at the club since he was a schoolboy and has progressed to the first team. Iwobi has played 98 times for the north London club and scored nine goals since breaking into the first XI in 2015. He said: “It’s always been my childhood dream to represent Arsenal, from a young age. “To get an extended contract is an amazing feeling.” Arsenal boss Unai Emery added:…

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed Otis Hughley as an immediate replacement for Sam Vincent who was fired as Head Coach of the senior women’s basketball team on Thursday.

Spanish forward Alvaro Morata has decided to change from No. 9 to No. 29 at Chelsea as a tribute to his twins who were born on July 29. Alice Campello, Morata’s wife, gave birth to Alessandro and Leonardo last weekend and the striker travelled to Venice to be with his family ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season clash with Arsenal. However, Morata joined up with his team-mates again in Dublin and started against Maurizio Sarri’s side, missing a host of chances and a first-half penalty at the Aviva Stadium. While the Spaniard was honoured to take over the No.…

Chelsea have reportedly called off Thibaut Courtois’s expected move to Real Madrid after the club failed to sign a replacement. Courtois has been consistently linked with a move to Los Blancos this summer following a string of impressive performances at the World Cup in Russia. The Blues have not been successful in their search for a new number one, losing out on Roma keeper Alisson to rivals Liverpool. According to the Mirror, Chelsea will force their Belgian stopper to see out the final year of his contract, leaving Courtois the option to walk for free next summer. The 26-year-old moved to…

Alex Iwobi has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new long-term deal.

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Nigerian’s Super Falconets have arrived in France for the FIFA U-2O Women’s World Cup on Thursday evening. The team land in the host nation from Austria where they underwent a 12-day training programme ahead of the tournament with 21 players and 11 officials. The Super Falconets have drawn in Group D with Germany, Haiti and China as the Chris Danjuma led side to battle the European side in their opening fixture at the Stade de Marville, Saint-Malo on Monday, August 6. Their second game is against Haiti at the same venue on Thursday, August 9 before take on  China in their final group game four…

With just 52 days to Nigeria’s World Cup opener against Australia in the FIBA Women’s World Cup, the Nigeria Basketball Federation [NBBF] sacked Head Coach of the team, Sam Vincent citing the handler’s “unprofessional attitude” to the job.