Everton have been docked ten points points after breaching Premier League financial rules, the English top flight announced on Friday. The league referred Everton to an independent commission in March for an alleged breach of its profitability and sustainability rules (PSRs). Clubs are allowed to lose a maximum £105 million ($130 million) over a three-year
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The School of Business Studies has emerged as the overall winners clinching 8 Gold medals in the just concluded Federal Polytechnic Oko, Rector’s Unity Cup competition which held at the campus ground, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Also, School of Engineering which came out as over all Runner-up(second position) in all
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Super Eagles captain, Kenneth Omeruo has said the team is battle ready for all opposition at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Jose Peseiro’s side have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. The Ivorians will enjoy support from their fans, while Guinea-Bissau beat the Super Eagles in the
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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been tipped as the favourite to win the FIFA Men’s Player of The Year award as fan voting closed on Friday. The qualifying period for the prize is between December 19, 2022 and August 10, 2023, with nominees including Argentina captain Lionel Messi, Frenchman Kylian Mbappe and Norwegian Manchester
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Weeks after the conclusion of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Falcons seem headed for another showdown over unpaid bonuses and allowances over the years. Before the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigerian ladies threatened to boycott their opening game. They eventually
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Victor Osimhen, says he will continue to wear the Napoli badge with honour despite persistent talks about a misunderstanding between the striker and the Italian champions. The Super Eagles striker made this known in an official statement on Sunday. Recall that Osimhen had been the subject of two videos posted to Napoli’s official TikTok account,
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Former captain of the Super Eagles, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has named two midfielders he wished he had played with during his career. Okocha has praised the abilities of former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien, and ex-Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure in handling the “dirty job” on the pitch. He also cited Sunday Oliseh as someone
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Former Chelsea player, Tony Cascarino has expressed concerns over Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof’s recent performance for the Red Devils. Man United suffered their fourth Premier League defeat this season after losing 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace over the weekend. Lindelof’s failure to mark Joachim Andersen during a corner situation led to the game’s
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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi reportedly wants Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric to join him at the MLS club next season. This claim was made by former Real Madrid star Predrag Mijatovic. Recall that Messi joined Inter Miami as a free agent in the summer after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired. The Argentine has
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The traditional ruler of Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Benneth Emeka has called on media practitioners to embrace sporting activities, including regular exercise for overall well-being and healthy living. The monarch made the call while performing the ceremonial kick off of novelty match between the NUJ team and Catholic Priests
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has commented on why Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham failed to make an impact during both teams’ La Liga derby on Sunday. Simeone’s men defeated Real Madrid 3-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium as Bellingham, who has been impressive for Los Blancos so far this season, failed to help Carlo Ancelotti’s
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Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Brad Friedel has claimed that Aaron Ramsdale would eventually leave Arsenal at the end of the season after manager Mikel Arteta signed David Raya in the summer transfer window. Arteta decided to start Raya in wins over Everton and PSV Eindhoven leading to question marks over Ramsdale’s future at Emirates. Ramsdale
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Enyimba forward, Joseph Atule is delighted to be back in action again after his short injury spell. The energetic striker was recently sidelined for three weeks with an ankle injury. He returned to action in Enyimba’s 4-1 friendly win against Bayelsa United on Saturday. The combative forward netted a brace for the Nigeria Professional Football
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Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly playing an active role in trying to convince his former Manchester United teammate David de Gea to join him at Al-Nassr. Sources claimed that Ronaldo has been trying to persuade De Gea to join him in the Saudi Pro League. However, the Spanish veteran goalkeeper is not enticed by
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Wilfred Ndidi has commented on his new attacking midfield role at Sky Bet Championship club, Leicester City. The Nigerian is currently enjoying a new lease of life under Italian manager, Enzo Maresca after a dip in form last season. Maresca has moved Ndidi from his traditional defensive midfield position to an advance role. The transformation
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