Author: Tunde Williams
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the French Open ahead of her second-round match against Tsvetana Pironkova.
Former Nigeria international Finidi George says he is disappointed to miss out on the national U-17 and U-20, but he wishes the new coaches all the best.
English Premier League side Fulham are close to signing RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman on loan.
Senegalese international Cheikhou Kouyate is optimistic that Eberechi Eze will soon find his feet in the Premier League.
Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso has heaped praises on Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, despite failing to score against Genoa on Sunday.
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze suffered an embarrassing defeat with his Club Villarreal in the hand of Barcelona on Sunday.
Super Eagles full-back Tyronne Ebuehi was in action his club FC Twente in their Dutch Eredivisie game against Groningen on Friday night.
Reigning African champions Algeria have replaced Cote d’Ivoire as the opponents of the Super Eagles in the first of two international friendly matches arranged by the Nigeria Football Federation to be played in Austria next month.
Heartland FC of Owerri midfielder, Chijioke Akuneto, said he’s optimistic home-based players will get a look in from Coach Gernot Rohr once football activities resume in the country.
Nantes head coach, Christian Gourcuff is delighted with the form of Moses Simon ahead of their Ligue 1 clash with Losc Lille.
