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El-Rufai to renovate Ahmadu Bello Stadium
The Adoption Campaign initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports
Development, which was introduced by the sports minister…
El Clasico: Barca fined, Camp Nou could be closed
Barcelona have been fined 1,500 euros ($1,660) and warned the Camp Nou could be closed after beach balls were thrown on to the…
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria lose 2020 hosting rights to Costa Rica,…
The world football governing body (FIFA) on Friday confirmed on its website that the 2020 U-20 Women’s World Cup would be hosted…
Former skipper Arteta returns as Arsenal manager
New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he was confident he would have the London club challenging for top honours again and asked for…
Super Eagles maintain 31st on final FIFA ranking for 2019
Nigeria have finished 2019 in 31st place on the FIFA football rankings.
The Super Eagles remain unmoved in December’s ranking…
Arteta says farewell to Man City staff, heads to Arsenal
Mikel Arteta said farewell to staff at Manchester City on Thursday morning, ahead of his unveiling Friday as troubled Arsenal’s…
Manchester City draw United in Carabao Cup semi-final
Manchester City booked a semi-final clash with city rivals Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, after beating third tier Oxford…
NFF earmarks $193m for 2020, approves Sanusi five-year contract
The Nigeria Football Federation has earmarked $193m (N7.5bn) for total expenditure of the federation in the coming year, Sports…
Aston Villa bounce Liverpool out of Carabao cup
A ruthless display of finishing saw Aston Villa progress to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 5-0 victory over…
FIFA sues Blatter, Platini to recover £1.56m
World soccer body FIFA on Monday filed claims in Swiss court seeking to recover 2 million Swiss francs (£1.56 million) that it…