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A panel of the disciplinary tribunal has decided that Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, is not guilty of an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). Amusan was found innocent by a majority decision.   However, AIU Head Brett Clothier has indicated the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is disappointed by this decision and will …

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a season-long loan move to Real Madrid this summer transfer window. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via its website on Monday morning.     Kepa joined Chelsea in the summer of 2018 from Athletic Club. The Spaniard established himself as first choice during …

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is hosting members of the female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Super Falcons crashed out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, having lost through penalties to the English team last Monday. …

England forward, Lauren James, has received a two-match ban from FIFA on Thursday for stamping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie that earned her a red card in the Women’s World Cup last 16 match on Monday. The 21-year-old Chelsea attacker was sent off in the 87th minute of Monday’s match in …

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has chosen Reece James as the team’s new captain. James replaces Cesar Azpilicueta, who left Stamford Bridge this summer.   Azpilicueta has returned to Spain to join Atletico Madrid.   James wore the armband during Chelsea’s pre-season tour and the academy graduate now has it on …

The Super Falcons started preparations for their Round of 16 fixture against the Lionesses of England at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The players were granted a two-day break following Monday’s 0-0 draw against Republic of Ireland. All 23 players took part in the session held …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons, yesterday, advanced to the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, after a 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland. The Falcons finished unbeaten in their Group B, a first-ever for an African team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. …

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to earn a massive payday after securing a place in the second round of the Women’s World Cup. Stars of Nigeria’s Super Falcons will have even more reason to celebrate their qualification for the Round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup apart from doing …

The Super Falcons on Monday played a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland to advance to the Women’s World Cup knockout stage. The Nigerian female team advanced to the knockout stage with 5 points garnered from two draws and one win.   The Super Falcons shared points with the …

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has approved the appointments of ex-Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi and other officials to assist him in the task of leadership in the State. The recent appointments are for the Teachers’ Service Commission, TSC, SUBEB, Abuja Liaison Director, Jos Metropolitan Development Board, Plateau State …