Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Southgate says the Door is Open for Ben White in England Squad and he’s always welcome  England manager Gareth Southgate has indicated that the door is still open for Arsenal defender Ben White to join the national team squad. Southgate’s comments come after he respected Arsenal’s communication regarding White but expressed his eagerness to include him in the squad. “It’s really for Ben White now… the door is open for us,” Southgate said, acknowledging Arsenal’s involvement in the situation. “I respected the situation as Arsenal have contacted us. I felt I should back away from it a little…

Lionel Messi has stated that age will not be a determining factor in his retirement plans, emphasizing that his performance and enjoyment of the game will dictate when he hangs up his boots. In an interview with the Big Time podcast, Messi expressed his self-critical nature, noting that he will retire when he feels he is no longer contributing positively to his team. “I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer performing, that I am no longer enjoying it or helping my teammates (I will retire),” Messi said. “I am very self-critical. I know when I…

Cross River Receives Table Tennis Equipment Donated by NTTF Zonal Representative Cross River has received table tennis equipment worth millions of naira donated to the state Table Tennis Association by the south south zonal representative on the board of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, Mr Ama-ebi Ebikpolade. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu who received the items at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Monday 25 March 2024, expressed gratitude to the NTTF board member for the kind gesture. According to Hon. Atsu, “This move shows that you are a good man. You are somebody that likes…

Michael Ballack’s has made some critical remarks on Virgil Van Dijk’s Era and Defensive Reputation. (Govima Sport) Former Chelsea and Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has made a critical observation regarding Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk and the era in which he plays. In a statement that reflects on the absence of certain legendary attackers from the Premier League, Ballack directly commented on the perception of Van Dijk’s defensive prowess. “Virgil Van Dijk is very lucky to play in an era where there is no Drogba, Lampard, Alan Shearer, Henry, Rooney, Van Persie, Tevez, Adebayor, and Diego Costa in the…

Thomas Partey wants to help Arsenal Achieve What They Couldn’t Do Last Year After His Full Recovery From Injury And He Believes The Gunners Are Better Off Than Last Season Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has voiced his optimism about the team’s prospects for the current season following a successful recovery from injury. Speaking about Arsenal’s performance last year and the potential for success this year, Partey emphasized the talent within the squad. “Last year we did so well, and came very close to what we wanted to achieve,” said Partey. “This year we have lots of big players and I…

Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia is set to sit out the remainder of the season due to a setback in his recovery process. This news was confirmed by Chelsea on Wednesday, followed by Lavia’s statement on social media. In his statement, Lavia expressed his disappointment at missing the rest of the season despite his efforts. He mentioned his love for the team, the club badge, and his passion for being on the pitch, emphasizing his dedication to returning to action. Acknowledging the challenges he faced this season, Lavia thanked everyone for their support, including the fans’ love, encouragement, and constructive…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the removal of former Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) chairman, Fouad Oki. In a letter dated March 26 and directed to the Secretary of the Lagos FA, signed by Acting General Secretary Ademola Olajire, the NFF recognized Hajj Liameed Gafar as the new LSFA chairman in accordance with the association’s statutes. “I am authorized by the NFF President and Executive Committee to congratulate you on the successful Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) and confirm that it was conducted in line with the LSFA statutes,” the letter stated. The NFF also…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has praised Team Nigeria’s performance at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, speaking at a post-African Games World Press Conference in Abuja addressed by Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh, credited the success to strategic measures by the Sports Ministry. Benjamin highlighted Nigeria’s strong showing, securing second place out of 52 countries with 47 Gold, 33 Silver, and 41 Bronze medals. He commended Minister Enoh’s management skills and proactive approach, ensuring athletes’ welfare and effective communication. He also acknowledged the efforts of…

Nottingham Forest’s first-team coach Steven Reid has received an extended two-match touchline ban and a £5,000 fine from the Football Association due to misconduct during a confrontation with referee Paul Tierney after Forest’s match against Liverpool earlier this month. Reid was found to have used an expletive phrase towards Tierney on multiple occasions, leading to the ban and fine. Additionally, Nottingham Forest has been fined £75,000 for their part in the incident, as they failed to ensure their players and technical staff behaved appropriately after the final whistle. The club admitted to the charge. The incident occurred after…

A tragic incident occurred late Tuesday evening in Sierra Leonean football when a bus carrying Port Authority FC players for a league match was involved in a serious accident. Sadly, the club’s head coach, Lamin Bangoura, lost his life at the scene, and several players sustained severe injuries. Some of the injured players are currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit, and the cause of the accident remains unknown. The team was on their way to Kenema for an important match against Kahunla Rangers when the tragedy occurred, leaving many members in critical condition. Despite the efforts of…

FC Nantes has announced that Nigerian winger Moses Simon will miss the rest of the season due to a fractured fibula sustained during an international friendly against Mali. Following the injury he suffered on Tuesday, French Ligue One side FC Nantes has confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is out of the season. Simon was in action on Tuesday when the Super Eagles faced the Eagles of Mali in an international friendly in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria lost the game 2-0 but Simon’s injury seemed to be the biggest news. “Moses Simon was injured against Mali yesterday, our Nigerian…

Flamengo and Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa, commonly known as ‘Gabigol’, has been handed a two-year suspension for alleged attempted anti-doping fraud. The 27-year-old footballer, who has represented Brazil 18 times, faces this disciplinary action following accusations of obstructing an anti-doping test conducted before a scheduled match. Gabriel Barbosa vehemently denies the allegations, emphasizing his commitment to fair play and adherence to anti-doping regulations throughout his career. In a statement, he expressed his disappointment with the verdict while maintaining his innocence and affirming his cooperation with sporting authorities to clear his name. The Brazilian Doping Control Authority confirmed the…