Former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has declared interest in investing in Arsenal FC, stating that he will buy a staggering 35 percent stake at the Premier League club. The current senator representing Abia North in the Nigerian National Assembly made this known in a post on his official Facebook page. Recall that while he was…
Lewis Hamilton has made history with his seventh Formula 1 title win on Sunday November 15. The British superstar became the most successful racing driver ever with a masterful victory in the Turkish Grand Prix, equalling Michael Schumacher’s achievement in terms of titles, after already surpassing the German’s number of race wins last month. Lewis’ victory at the teacherously wet…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday, October 29th announced a 24-man Super Eagles squad that will face Sierra Leone for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Sierra Leone. According to the squad list, striker Victor Oshimen is back in action for Nigeria after missing out on this month’s friendlies against Algeria and…
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu and his entire board of directors have resigned following increasing pressure from fans and his public fall-out with the club’s striker, Lionel Messi. Bartomeu, who became president in 2014, was set to receive a vote of no confidence as fans tried to push for his removal. At a press conference on Tuesday…
Nigeria international striker, Victor Osimhen has made his European football debut for new club Napoli as he was handed a starting role by the Italian club in Thursday night’s clash against AZ Alkmaar. Osimhen scored 18 goals in 38 appearances for Lille in the 2019-20 season, before moving to Napoli in a deal reported to…
Real Madrid striker, Luka Jovic is reportedly facing a six-month prison sentence in Serbia for breaking coronavirus rules after flying home to a party in Belgrade. According to Serbian agency Tanjug, as reported by Marca, the Serbian international is being prosecuted for breaking the rules and faces up to six months in prison. The report said when…
A Brazilian politician has called for footballer Robinho to be jailed ‘immediately’ for his role in the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old Albanian woman at a Milan nightclub in 2013. The 36-year-old former Manchester City and Real Madrid was convicted of rape in 2017, with a nine-year jail sentence handed down by an Italian court,…
English Football Association chairman, Greg Clarke, has revealed Liverpool and Manchester United threatened to breakaway from the English premier league and start their own league. The two Premier League giants stated that the aim of the project was to radically reform English football, with proposals including the top-flight being reduced to 18 teams and the…
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus while on International duty for PortugalThe Juventus striker is not suffering any symptoms, but is now self-isolating and will play no part in Portugal’s clash with Sweden. The Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement: “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from the work of the National Team after…
Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be his last, sending a wave of despair among football fans around the world who will miss seeing the Juventus talisman adorning the football screens. Ronaldo, a 5-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently with his country Portugal appearing in the group stages of…