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Sanwo-Olu names Onikan stadium after Mobolaji Johnson
By Olawale Abdul-Fatah
As a mark to honour and remember late Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson's contribution to Lagos, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has named the Onikan Stadium after him.
The change in name came months…
U.S Captain, Rapinoe, sets Ballon d’Or Feminin record
USMWT star Rapinoe claims second-ever women's Ballon d'Or Feminin
Why Messi win sixth Ballon d’Or
By News Desk
Barcelona striker, Lionel Messi, has claimed his sixth Ballon d'Or on Monday night ahead of Liverpool's defender, Virgil van Dijk, and Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Argentine moved one clear of Ronaldo after…
FIFA mulls $1bn stadium for Nigeria, 53 others
By News Desk
Worried by the standard of football in Africa, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has concluded plans to build $1 billion stadium in Nigeria and 53 other African countries.
Fifa president, Gianni…
Bayern Manager queries Ballon d’Or voting system
By News Desk
Bayern Munich Manager, Hansi Flick, has queried snub of German national team ex-captain, Philipp Lahm, from the Ballon d’Or top three, eulogizing the former defender.
Flick, meanwhile, lauded club's in-form striker,…
Arsenal interim manager, Ljungberg, vows to restore club’s glory
By News Desk
The interim head coach of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg, has expressed his willingness to return smile on the faces of the club fans following the club's run of form since 1992.
Ljungberg became the head of the north London…
Arsenal player apologies to ex-manager, Emery after sack
By News Desk
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has apologised to Unai Emery and his staff following the head coach's sacking on Friday morning, blaming the Gunners' players for the Spaniard's dismissal.
Emery was released of his…
Mourinho condemns Arsenal’s ex-manager, Emery’s sack, assures new contract
By News Desk
Jose Mourinho has refused to be drawn on whether he would have been interested in a role at Arsenal but has offered his support to Unai Emery in the wake of the Spaniard’s dismissal by his employers.
Mourinho, who was…
Arsenal sacks Manager, replaces with ex-player
By News Desk
Barely 24 hours after Arsenal suffered 2-1 loss to German club, Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League, the club's management has terminated the appointment of its senior team manager, Unai Emery.
The 48-year-old…
Guardiola, Klopp get League Manager induction
By News Desk
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp have been inducted into the League Manager Association's (LMA) Hall of Fame for their historic achievements in football management to date.
The…