Tuesday, 4 July 2017

Ronaldo introduces his newborn twins to his son Ronaldo Jr

Cristiano Ronaldo has introduced his newborn twins to his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr while on holiday. The Real Madrid star posted a picture on Instagram with him and his son holding his daughter Eva and himself clutching Mateo as they chilled out on holiday.

Arsenal return for pre-season training

Arsenal stars were put through their paces on Tuesday afternoon as they started preparation for the new Premier League season. Just over five weeks after ending the previous campaign by lifting the FA Cup courtesy of Aaron Ramsey’s header in a 2-1 victory over rivals Chelsea, the players were back at their training centre in London Colney, ready to do it all over again.

LBA award, a sign of NPFL title this year, says Maikaba

By Taofeek Babalola

Akwa United technical adviser, Abdu Maikaba has said that his Manager of the Month Award will propel him to clinch the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title this season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can reveal.  

Donnarumma agrees five-year AC Milan deal

AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has reportedly put an end to speculation over his future by agreeing a new five-year deal.

Lacazette 'undergoing Arsenal medical ahead of £52m move'

Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly arrived at Arsenal's training ground to undergo a medical, before putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.

Cazorla 'may not play for Arsenal’

Arsenal star Santi Cazorla may have played his last game for the club amid reports that he has suffered another injury setback. The 32-year-old has not featured for the Gunners since October when he suffered an Achilles problem during a Champions League tie.

Mourinho 'frustrated by lack of transfer business'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly been left frustrated by the club's failure to land his transfer targets quickly. The Red Devils have brought in just the one recruit - Victor Lindelof from Benfica for a reported £35m figure.

Asiegbu, Newman, Odey vie for Wonder Goal 6

Akwa United striker Musa Newman, Shedrack Asiegbu of Abia Warriors and the NPFL leading scorer and MFM FC striker Stephen Odey have emerged as the men in the running for the VAT Wonder Goal 6. The three goals were among 18 scored on Matchday 25.

Joshua-Klitschko rematch could be held in Nigeria - Hearn

Las Vegas, China, Dubai and Nigeria are the four possible venues for the eagerly-awaited rematch between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko.

Onazi quits Trabzonspor over unpaid wages


Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has terminated his contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor over unpaid wages. The 24-year-old played the final two months of last season without pay.

John Terry: Aston Villa is a new chapter of my life



John Terry has admitted signing for Aston Villa feels 'strange and very emotional' after the Chelsea legend confirmed his move on a one-year contract to drop to the Championship and continue his playing career.

Monday, 3 July 2017

Newman's goal sinks Enyimba

Akwa United cruised to third place on the Nigeria Professional Football League table with a 1-0 victory over Enyimba International at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium in Uyo on Sunday.

Sunday, 2 July 2017

Germany crown Confederations Cup champions


Germany have won the Confederations Cup for the first time courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Chile at the Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg this evening. Lars Stindl was gifted the only goal of the game after 20 minutes as Germany held out against the Copa America champions to add the Confederations Cup title to their roll of honours.

NPFL TABLE AFTER MACTHDAY 27

AFTER NPFL MATCHDAY 27 MATCHES
268 games gone

112 to go...

Club Africain Shock Rivers United in Nigeria

Club Africain brushed aside Rivers United 2-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup Group A match at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The victory took the Tunisian giants to the top of Group A standings with nine points while Rivers remain fourth with six points.

Tandoh unveils plans for Nigerian Sports Award

The newly inaugurated Award Panel Chairman for the Nigerian Sports Award, Dr. Kweku Tandoh, has pledged to take the award to the next level as one of the most revered awards for sports, not only in Nigeria but also in Africa and the rest of the world.