BY ODUOLA FAROUQ Wayne Rooney and a few other former England internationals will come out of retirement in September to play in Soccer Aid 2021 at the Etihad Stadium, when England will face a World XI. Last year’s UNICEF fund-raiser, which the World XI won in a penalty shootout at Old Trafford, was Rooney’s first as England manager. Among the …

BY ODUOLA FAROUQ Mixed results signposted MatchDay 25 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played across 10 venues on Sunday. In Kaduna, Kano Pillars came from a goal deficit in the first half to beat Enyimba 2-1 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.  Victor Mbaoma scored early for the People’s Elephant after the 8th minute but Rabiu Ali levelled scores …

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Farouq Oduola Manchester city defender, Ruben Dias has claimed the player of the season award for the 2020/2021 season after his fantastic defensive display for Manchester city. The former Benfica defender who joined Manchester city back in September 2020 has been an outstanding performer for the side helping them win the premier league. The individual award is his second as …

By Farouq Oduola Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, was given a contract extension by Chelsea Football club as a reward for his achievements during his short period since joining the club. The Chelsea management confirmed earlier on Friday, that Thomas Tuchel has been handed a two-year contract extension, following his triumph in the champions league.  On extension of his contract which …

FIFA launched an overhaul of the international football calendar beyond 2024 on Friday, saying it is open to “everything,” including hosting a World Cup every two years, despite opposition from wilting players and concerns about a devalued product. The 71st FIFA Congress voted by a large margin to conduct “a feasibility study on the consequences of the organization” of men’s …

Genk has rejected a 25 million Euros offer for Belgium Goal King Paul Onuachu, claiming that he is worth significantly more. Onuachu scored his 33rd league goal on Saturday night to help Genk beat Anderlecht and keep their title ambitions alive. According to a report from Dave Peters of Eleven Sports, Serie A club Lazio is willing to spend up …

Kano Pillars of Kano and Plateau United of Jos on Saturday both crashed out of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederations Cup and Champions League respectively. While Kano Pillars played a goalless draw in Kano with AS Jaraaf of Senegal in their second leg tie, Plateau United also played a goalless draw with Simba FC in Darees Salam, Tanzania. In …

Football legend and Argentina world cup winner, Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, Matias Morla, Maradona’s longtime agent, confirmed to EFE. Maradona was recently hospitalised and underwent brain surgery and was released on Nov. 11. He won the 1986 World Cup with Argentina and also played for Barcelona at club level as well as Napoli, who he helped lead to the …

After scoring his first goal for his club; Napoli FC, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen holds up a shirt saying “End Police Brutality” In his home country of Nigeria, #EndSARS is a movement calling for banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a controversial division known for police oppression. Numerous celebrities have shown support for the fight to end police brutality …