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Osimhen returns to Napoli training ahead of Real Sociedad clash

The Nigeria international is gradually getting ready for action after participating in his side’s preparation against the Whites and Blues Napoli have provided an update on Victor Osimhen ahead of their Europa League League clash against Real Sociedad on Thursday. The 21-year-old suffered a shoulder dislocation on international duty with Nigeria against Sierra Leone in Read More…

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Woods’ Hall of Fame induction on hold until 2022 due to COVID-19

Tiger Woods’ induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame will have to wait, after organisers said they were postponing the 2021 ceremony until the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15-time major winner will be inducted alongside 11-time LPGA winner Susie Maxwell Berning, former PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem and the late Read More…

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Mourinho congratulates Arteta for ‘tough match’ as Tottenham beat Arsenal in derby

The home side returned to the top of the Premier League after beating their city rivals but the coach says it was anything but an easy winTottenham manager Jose Mourinho said Arsenal made it difficult for his side as they won 2-0 in the north London derby on Sunday, and congratulated Gunners counterpart Mikel Arteta Read More…

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Iwobi shines as Everton hold Burnley

The Nigeria international delivered an impressive performance to help the Toffees avoid defeat at Turf Moor Alex Iwobi shone as Everton played out a 1-1 draw against Burnley in Saturday’s Premier League game. The 24-year-old was handed his fourth league start and delivered an eye-catching performance in the encounter. The versatile forward starred in a Read More…

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Liverpool loanee Awoniyi’s opener not enough to avoid Berlin derby defeat

Union Berlin were defeated by Hertha Berlin in Friday’s derby in the Bundesliga Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring for Union Berlin in Friday’s Berlin derby, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 3-1 defeat by Hertha Berlin. The Nigeria forward nipped in between two defenders and rolled home a left-footed finish beyond Alexander Read More…

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Late Senegalese footballer, Papa Bouba Diop, gets post-humous National Award

Former Senegalese soccer international, Papa Bouba Diop, who died last Sunday in Arras, northern France, will receive a post-humous national award on Friday, after his body arrived in Dakar, before his burial on Saturday in Rufisque, his hometown. Papa Bouba Diop made history in Senegalese football and sport by scoring the goal that won Senegal Read More…