UEFA plot major revamp of away goals rule
UEFA are set to partially scrap the away goals rule from next season. Under the new regulations poised to be agreed on Friday, away goals will only count extra up to the end of 90 minutes in the second leg.…
Sports
2020/2021 UEFA Champions League is anyone’s competition now, Chelsea’s Tuchel says
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League is now “anyone’s competition” to win. After leading the London side to the semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over FC Porto, Tuchel is keeping his fingers crossed. FC…
UNIABUJA, others offering illegal admission – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has mentioned the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) among Nigerian universities issuing illegal admission to some candidates. The board made this known in a statement by its Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian…
Klopp: Liverpool’s comeback against Real Madrid difficult
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp said a comeback against Real Madrid in the Champions League is difficult. The Reds trail the Spanish giants 3-1 ahead of the return leg at Anfield. There has been a lot of comparison with the Reds…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa rejoins Kano Pillars
The captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, has rejoined Kano Pillars for a second stint. Kano Pillars confirmed on Tuesday evening that the former Leicester City, CSKA Moscow forward will be with their squad for the remainder…
Youths partner ALGON to promote peace, unity using football
The National Youth Development Project (NYDP) has partnered with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to promote peaceful co-existence among ethnic groups in the country through football competitions. The NYDP National Coordinator, Mr Bonaventure Chimee, said this on…
NVBF president donates 111 balls, 24 nets to state associations
Musa Nimrod, President, Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) on Tuesday donated 111 balls and 24 nets to 24 state volleyball associations. A statement by NVBF Spokesman, Dare Kuti, said that Nimrod made the donation at the final of the women’s volleyball…
Sergio Ramos tests positive for COVID-19
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, who was already out of this week’s Champions League meeting with Liverpool because of a calf injury, has tested positive for Covid-19. “Our player Sergio Ramos tested positive in the last Covid-19 test he performed,”…
My aim now is Tokyo Olympics medal for Nigeria — Brume
Nigerian long jumper Ese Brume says her aim now is to win a Tokyo Olympics gold medal for Nigeria. Brume told the newsmen in Benin on Monday at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) that she has been working…
NSF: Ondo defeat Rivers, win men’s table tennis gold medal
Team Ondo Male Table Tennis on Monday at the ongoing National Sports Festival, Benin, defeated their Rivers counterpart 3-2 in the finals of the event to pick a gold medal. The trio of Akinwale Fagbamila, Mati Taiwo and Umeh Amadi…