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Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, has faulted the Federal Government’s proposed establishment of Ruga settlements for herdsmen in some states of the federation. He said establishing the settlement without ensuring a comprehensive inter-communal peace will lead to disaster. Buhari government had disclosed that it was working towards establishing Ruga settlements …

Waidi Akanni, an ex-international, on Thursday, urged the Super Eagles midfielders to create more scoring chances at the ongoing 2019 Egypt Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to enable the strikers to score more goals. Akanni, who gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

Manchester target, Wilfried Zaha is keen on a move to Arsenal, according to the BBC. The report, however, suggested that the Gunners cannot afford the Ivorian star. BBC Sport correspondent, David Ornstein reports that Crystal Palace wants around £80 million ($101.4m) for the 26-year-old. According to him, Arsenal simply cannot …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has finally confirmed that he will return to Barcelona sooner or later. The 48-year-old however explained that his return to Barcelona would be to live, not to become the club’s president. Guardiola has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp and more recently with …

Versatile Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, has spoken about being used as a left fullback instead of his original right-back position. Aina also admitted that moving to Torino last season has helped improve his game. He said it is no problem with him playing on the right and left side …

Chelsea have made the transfer of Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid permanent for a fee around €50million, Marca reports. It is believed that the transfer has also been given the thumbs up from incoming Chelsea manager Frank Lampard. The Croatian midfielder spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge, so …

Former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo, has blamed Odion Ighalo for the narrow 1-0 win over Guinea on Wednesday. Nigeria became the first country to qualify for the Round of 16 following victory over the Syli Stars, thanks to Kenneth Omeruo’s header in the second half. Although Kanu was happy …

Barcelona will make a move for Manchester United defender, Victor Lindelof, should their attempts to sign Matthijs De Ligt fall through, Mundo Deportivo reports. Lindelof has grown into one of United’s most trusted centre back after impressing last term, following a difficult first season at Old Trafford. However, the Swede …

Legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has revealed a decision he took during his 27-year stint at the club, that he still has regrets over. Despite defeating Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow, Ferguson admits he was faced with a selection headache that day. Park Ji-Sung …

Manchester City playmaker, David Silva, has confirmed that next season will be his last at the club. Silva is heading into his 10th season with the Premier League champions, having signed with the club from Valencia in 2010. During that time, the Spaniard won four league titles, two FA Cups …