Adebayo Akinfenwa has said he could try his hands at wrestling when he retires at the end of the season after signing a contract extension with Wycombe Wanderers.The big striker said wrestling is one of the things he is looking into delving into at the end of his football career.“This will be my last time….
Rivers United midfielder, Godwin Aguda said the squad is giving up on his dream of winning the double this season.Rivers United advanced to the last 16 of the Aiteo Federation Cup after beating Sokoto United 2-1 in Lafia on Wednesday.The Pride of Rivers are currently fifth on the NPFL table, but five points behind leaders…
Rangers International coach Salisu Yusuf has refused to confirm his return to the Nigeria national team set up.Media reports earlier in the week suggested that the experienced former Kano Pillars gaffer could be drafted to the Super Eagles to assist Gernot Rohr.Salisu previously worked with Rohr, but in 2019, he striped off his roles after…
Head coach Imama Amapakabo says Abia Warriors greatest undoing in recent NPFL is inability to finish off chances.Abia Warriors are winless in their last four league outings, scoring just twice in those games and picking just a point in the process.Abia Warriors tasted victory in the Aiteo Cup on Wednesday asl they dismantled Zamfara United…
One-cap Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwakaeme is to become the captain of Turkish side Trabzonspor, after three productive years with the Trabzon-based side, as per 61Saat.Trabzonspor are one of the most decorated clubs in Turkey, winning seven Süper Lig titles – the first non-Istanbul-based club to win the league. The Black Sea Storm have also…
Attacker Michael Olise said its a dream come true to sign for Crystal Palace and have opportunity to play in the premier league.Olise became first signing under new manager Patrick Vieira after joining from Reading on Thursday.Olise has signed a five-year contract, securing his service to the club until summer 2026 and has been offered…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has signed the bills granting financial autonomy to the state House of Assembly and judiciary. At a ceremony on Wednesday, Tambuwal said Nigerians had been misled to believe that governors were opposed to financial autonomy for the two arms of government. He said the governors are only against…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has detected a confirmed case of the SARS-CoV-2, known as the Delta variant in Nigeria. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. NAN reports that the deadly Delta variant is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a variant of…
The Biden administration confirmed Thursday that it recognised Claude Joseph as acting prime minister of Haiti and it would help the Haitian National Police investigate the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Administration officials emphasised the need for democratic elections this year. It has become clear that a power struggle was shaping up between Joseph and…
