Atletico’s Simeone rues missed chances against Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was disappointed that his side failed to capitalise on the control they had for long periods of their 2-1 defeat to rivals Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. But Simeone said he was happy with how his team reacted to conceding an […]
Arsenal rout of PSV a confidence boost- boss Arteta
Arsenal will derive a great deal of confidence from their 7-1 mauling of PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie and the Premier League club are determined to keep the momentum rolling, manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal registered their biggest away win in European club competition on Tuesday, putting themselves […]
Japanese trailblazer, World Cup winner Nagasato hangs up her boots
Japanese World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato, who in 2020 made history by briefly signing on loan for a men’s team, has called time on her 24-year professional career at the age of 37. The striker played 132 times for her country, including at the 2011 World Cup where she came on as a substitute in […]
PSV coach promises to turn things around for beleaguered club
PSV Eindhoven coach Peter Bosz said he is determined to turn things around for the Dutch champions in spite of a horror week, which culminated in a record thrashing at the hands of Arsenal on Tuesday. PSV were handed a 7-1 hiding at home in the first leg of heir Champions League last-16 tie by […]
Newcastle under no pressure to sell best players- CEO Eales
Newcastle United want to hold on to their best players and are not under any pressure to part with their top assets, Chief Executive Officer Darren Eales said amid speculation that striker Alexander Isak could leave the Premier League club. Despite being under contract until 2028, Isak, who has scored 22 goals in 31 appearances […]
First Bank holds groundbreaking ceremony for new state-of-the-art
This ambitious project 40-story building project set to be the tallest building in Nigeria, will be an engineering and environmental delight due to its technologically advanced, eco-friendly and sophisticated construction which would set a new standard for the financial services sector in Africa. The groundbreaking ceremony signifies the beginning of a transformative journey that reinforces […]
Chemsdine Talbi ends speculation, opts for Morocco over Belgium
Moroccan Chemsdine Talbi has put an end to the uncertainty surrounding his international future. News resurfaced that the 19-year-old midfielder from Club Brugge has decided to wear the colors of Morocco, turning down Belgium’s advances. Belgium had shown keen interest in Talbi, hoping to see him join the Red Devils. Reports suggest that the national […]
Saudi Arabia-backed sports fund weighs investing in World Athletics
A Saudi Arabia-backed sports fund is considering investing in a new body that World Athletics may potentially set up to manage the sport’s commercial rights, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The sport’s governing body has been considering establishing a new company to manage rights and bring in cash from a new investor, […]
Alisson on fire as Liverpool pull a fast one in Paris
Had it not been for his keeper, Harvey Elliott’s late goal might have been irrelevant but Alisson produced a career best display to help Liverpool survive Paris St Germain’s onslaught in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday. The substitute’s 87th minute strike was the only goal, putting Arne Slot’s team in the driving […]
NNPC reduces price of petrol to N860 per litre.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has revealed a significant cut in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), widely referred to as petrol, now set at N860 per litre. This recent shift marks the latest chapter in the ongoing price competition among oil marketers and independent petroleum retailers. The battle for market share […]