NFF dismisses COVID-19 report on 4 players
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed the media reports in the local press that four of the players in the Super Eagles’ camp in Austria tested positive for coronavirus [readmore]
October 2020
Friendlies: Lawal backs Eagles to beat Algeria, Tunisia
Former Super Eagles player, Garba Lawal has backed the Rohr-led Eagles to win all the friendlies lined up in this window between Algeria and Tunisia. Lawal stated that during his [readmore]
Nadal reaches French Open semis
Rafael Nadal’s bid to equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slams at this year’s French Open remains alive following victory over Jannik Sinner in the tournament’s latest ever finish. [readmore]
Wijnaldum plays down Barcelona interest
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says he does not think Barcelona’s interest in him “was that serious”. The Netherlands international was linked with the Spanish club following former Dutch boss Ronald [readmore]
Loftus-Cheek completes Chelsea loan exit to Fulham
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has joined Fulham on a loan deal which will keep him at Craven Cottage for the duration of the 2020/21 season. The 24-year-old had recently struggled [readmore]
Man Utd open talks with Pochettino over replacing Solskjaer
Manchester United have made contact with Mauricio Pochettino following the club’s dismal start to the Premier League season. The Argentine was United’s first choice to replace Jose Mourinho in December [readmore]
Man Utd sign Cavani on one-year deal
Manchester United have completed the Deadline Day signing of Edinson Cavani on a one-year deal. It was confirmed on Saturday that the 33-year-old had held discussions with the club and [readmore]
Arsenal sign Partey from Atletico for £45m
Arsenal have signed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid on Deadline Day after meeting his £45m release clause. Partey signed a long-term deal at the Emirates after he completed his medical [readmore]
NFF clears air on FIFA COVID-19 funds
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described as total falsehood, a report in an online publication that it has received the $1.5million promised by world football –governing body, FIFA to [readmore]
Waldrum new Super Falcons’ head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Mr. Randy Waldrum as the new Head Coach of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons. Waldrum, an American who played [readmore]