FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino has told Russia President, Vladimir Putin, that he was satisfied with Russia’s preparations ahead of hosting the Confederations Cup in June and the 2018 World Cup. Infantino expressed his views during a facility tour at the southern city of Krasnodar, Moscow.
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Uyo International Stadium To Host Super Eagles Vs South Africa AFCON 2019 Opening Qualifier
Nigeria will play their first 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against South Africa, on 10th June, 2017, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said.
2017 Nnpc/Shell Cup: State Preliminaries Kick Off
The state preliminaries of the 19th edition of the All Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Championship tagged ‘NNPC/Shell Cup has kicked off across the States of the Federation.
Mutiu Adepoju Laments Iheanacho’s Under-Utilisation At Man City
Former Super Eagles midfield maestro, Mutiu Adepoju has advised Nigeria and Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho to quit the club if he confirms that he wouldn’t be in Pep Guardiola’s plans going into the new season.
Antonio Conte Named Premier League Manager Of The Season, Also Wins LMA Manager Of The Year
Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte has been named the winner of the League Manager Association (LMA) Award at the Sunday's Premier League title festivities at Stanford Bridge. The LMA Award is voted by the entire LMA membership, past and present. With this award, Conte has become the first Chelsea Manager to win it.
Chelsea Set To Lure Marco Verratti To Stamford Bridge For £55million
Chelsea Football Club is set to lure Paris Saint German midfielder Marco Verratti to Stamford Bridge in the summer for a whooping sum of £55million.
Ndidi Wins Leicester City Young Player Award
Nigeria and Leister City Midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has been named the 2017 Leicester City's Young Player of the Year. Ndidi was handed the award at the club's honours ceremony held on Monday night after brilliant performances for the Foxes.