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                         Sweden’s record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been recalled to the national team five years after announcing his retirement. The 39-year-old scored 62 goals in 116 internationals before calling it a quit after the team’s Euro 2016 group-stage exit. …

                The Publisher, BSN Sports, Mr. Niyi Busari has been designated as the Media Officer for the Nigeria Minifootball Association, NMA, ahead of the 2nd edition of the African Minifootball Cup of Nations coming up in Ibadan, Nigeria. This is contained in a …

                         Nigeria’s preparations for the Olympics have been given a great boost by Delta’s Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development mentioned on Sunday. John Joshua-Akanji, Special Assistant on Media to Sunday Dare, the Minister …

Brazil great, Kaka has opened up on his disappointing spell at Real Madrid, accepting he was ‘absolutely lost’ during his time at the Bernabeu under Jose Mourinho. The Brazilian, who hung up his boots last year, became one of Real’s Galacticos when he became part of the club in a …

France and Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has shown why he doesn’t sing the Marseillaise, the country’s national anthem before games. According to him, “If you listen carefully, La Marseillaise calls for war,” Benzema said. “I dislike that.” He further explained that he will not make any attempt to persuade …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has been selected as the chairman of the local organizing committee for the First Lady of Nigeria Invitational Women’s Tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup). The team is charged with the work of organizing a befitting tournament that will uphold the …

                             Enoch Adegoke on Sunday, broke a 25-year old record, becoming the first Nigerian since Davidson Ezinwa in 1996, to qualify for the final of the 100m men’s event at the Olympics. Adegoke, who’s a first-time Olympian at the Tokyo …

                       An outstanding Olympic high jump final ended with both Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi taking gold medals. After a weary two-hour competition, the pair couldn’t be split, having recorded best clearances of 2.37 metres. The athletes …

Arsenal is apparently engrossed in signing Tammy Abraham who is presently on the books of Chelsea. According to the Express, the Gunners are ready to meet the 23-year-old’s wage requests to secure his services this summer. The talented striker has been struggling to garner regular football at Stamford Bridge, having fallen …

Manchester United and Real Madrid have agreed signing for Raphael Varane. According to Goal.com, the two clubs have agreed to a £41 million transfer fee for the 28-year-old. The defender is set to complete his move after undergoing a medical. The Red Devils have already splashed £73m to bring in …