Friday, 4 August 2017

Iheanacho boasts: I will fit into Leicester team

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho is confident that he will make an impact at Leicester City after he completed his move to Fox on Thursday.

Waziri, Musa out of Rangers’ clash


By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists duo of Christopher Waziri and Abdullahi Musa are battling injuries and they are not likely to be part of Sunday’s match day 33 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Rangers International FC in Bauchi, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

2017 Women Afrobasketball: We're on the same page with Orlando team - Coach

Assistant coach of the Senior Women national team, Peter Ahmedu has revealed that the home based basketball team is tactically and technically on the same pedestal with their US based counterparts despite operating from different locations ahead of the 2017 Afrobasket Women Championship in Mali.

Khan accuses Joshua of cheating with wife

Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has announced that he has split up from his wife Faryal Makhdoom, seemingly accusing of her of having an affair with heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua.

Thursday, 3 August 2017

Rabiu Ali’s brace sinks Rivers United

.Emerges Man of the Match
By Taofeek Babalola

Two second half goals from Kano Pillars’ stand-in captain Rabiu Ali ensured that Sai Masu Gida defeated Rivers United 2-0 in a rescheduled matchday 27 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday.

Wladimir Klitschko announces retirement

Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has announced his retirement from boxing.

Barcelona accept £198m Neymar fee

Barcelona have confirmed that they have accepted a payment of €222m (£198m) in order to end Neymar's contract with the La Liga side.

NBBF decamps Junior D’Tigress

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has lamented the hard decision of the federation to decamp the Junior D’Tigress who had been in camp under the watchful eyes of the team’s assistant coach, Tony Nelson for about two weeks in preparation for the FIBA Africa U-16 Women's Championship in Mozambique.

Biffo tells Abia Warriors fans: No cause for alarm

Chief Coach of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has called on the team's supporters not to press the panic button yet as the club will still finish well in the on-going Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Sunshine Stars win, good for Wikki, says Guda

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists FC forward Idris Guda has said to Sportinglens.blogspot.com that his side’s 2-1 victory over Sunshine Stars in the match day 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL) was a good morale booster that will ginger them to work for more success in their remaining games.

Liverpool turn down Barcelona £89m bid for Coutinho

Liverpool have reportedly rebuffed Barcelona's £89m offer for Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian has been targeted by the Spanish giants this summer, despite the 25-year-old signing a new long-term contract in January.

Monaco increase Mbappe's price tag to £178m

AS Monaco are reportedly demanding a world-record £178m for Kylian Mbappe in the hope that Barcelona will enter the bidding.

Sanchez back in Arsenal training

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has returned to first-team training with the squad amid ongoing speculation over his future.

Iheanacho undergoes Leicester City medical

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has undergone his Leicester City medical on Tuesday ahead of a £25million move from Manchester City to the King Power Stadium.

Lokosa’s red card affected our game against Enyimba, says Nwagua

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars striker Nwagua Nyima has claimed that sending-off of Junior Lokosa was the key reason his side lost to Enyimba in the math day 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash in Calabar on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Gombe United's Abbani wins VAT Wonder Goal 9

Gombe United forward, Sani Abbani hs emerged the winner of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) VAT Wonder Goal 9 for Match Day 28 in a close race that saw him edge closest rival, Sunshine Stars Joseph Abiodun with Abu Azeez of Shooting Stars coming a distant third.