Gov.Fayose Hosts 11yrs Old Ekiti Born Table Tennis Player Set To Represent Nigeria Abroad

An 11-year-old Ekiti born table tennis player, Denis Adeleye, is set to represent Nigeria at the African Junior Championship that will hold in Morocco in October 2016. Adeleye, who is passionately preparing for the competition, visited the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday. Denis Adeleye says he is hopeful of returning victorious.
Governor Fayose promised to support Adeleye within the limited resources of the State government.

German Coach, Gernot Rohr Signs 2 Year Contract With NFF as New Coach of Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced via its Twitter page that German coach, Gernot Rohr, has been appointed as the new technical adviser of the Super Eagles.
"BREAKING: Mr. Gernot Rohr signs two-year contract to work with the NFF as Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles," the nation's football governing body wrote on social media.

Mikel Obi Donates N11m To The Nigerian Olympic Team

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has started playing the Big Brother part after he gave $30,000 to the Nigeria Olympic group in Atlanta, An energized player of the Olympic group told AfricanFootball.com:

"Mikel has given $30,000 to the team. You know we have not gotten
cash since we left Nigeria." 

Mikel has been named the skipper of the 85-man Nigerian
contingent at the Rio Olympics.

On Wednesday, mentor Samson Siasia cried an energetic plea for the power concerned to rescue the financial situation of the team, saying this was not the path for any team to get ready for a noteworthy rivalry.

PHOTOS: FIFA President, Infantino Hold Meeting With NFF Executive Members

FIFA President, Infantino who just arrived on Sunday evening is currently holding  a brief meeting with NFF Executive Committee at the Glass House in Abuja.

See photos below

Newly appointed Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Frenchman Paul Le Guen has rejected the Nigeria Football Federation's offer

Newly appointed Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Frenchman Paul Le Guen has rejected the Nigeria Football Federation's offer of being the Super Eagles coach.

Paul Le Guen who was yesterday named by the Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation as the new Technical Adviser of the Eagles, is expected to lead the Super Eagles qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup, against Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia.

It is said that he refused the employment because the Nigeria Football Federation failed to meet his terms and conditions.

Serena Williams wins her 7th Wimbledon, matches Steffi Graf record for 22nd Grand Slam titles

World number one Serena Williams beat German fourth seed Angelique Kerber to win a seventh Wimbledon and 22nd Grand Slam title.
The American, 34, coped with a gusty wind on Centre Court to win 7-5 6-3 and equal Steffi Graf's Open era record of major titles.
Kerber had beaten Williams in the Australian Open final in January but could not produce another shock. Big congrats to her.

Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, have been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion in Spain

Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, have been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion but under Spanish law a prison sentence under two years can be served on probation, meaning they are unlikely to serve any time. 

A Spanish court found the 29-year-old Argentina striker and his father Jorge guilty of three counts of tax fraud. In a statement, the court has said their sentences can be appealed through the country's Supreme Court. The court ordered Messi to pay a fine of around 2 million euros (£1.7million) and his father to pay 1.5 million euros for the crimes.

PHOTONEWS:Man U player Chris Smalling injures his eyes and head

England and Man U defender Chris Smalling was rushed to hospital on Monday while on holiday in Bali after fainting because of food poisoning. The Manchester United central defender has recovered according to a statement released on Manchester United's official website.

A club statement read: “Manchester United can clarify Chris Smalling has had food poisoning during his holiday, which resulted in him fainting on Sunday. The 26-year-old defender was taken to the hospital and is now feeling fine.

“Smalling is currently on vacation following his time with England at Euro 2016 before reporting back for pre-season training later this month.”

Nigerian self acclaimed 'footballer' sentenced to 8 years in jail for drug trafficking in Cambodia

A Nigerian man who claimed to be a footballer was on Monday July 4, sentenced in Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Cambodia to eight years in jail and fined 40 million riel (about $10,000) for drug trafficking.

30-year-old Francis Ihenwe Oderah had 100 grams of meth in his possession when he was arrested in Phnom Penh’s Choam Chao commune in January. 

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has bowed out of Old Trafford after 29 years.

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has bowed out of Old Trafford after 29 years.
In a departure statement, Giggs backed Mourinho to succeed at United and he also thanked Sir Alex Ferguson and Louis van Gaal for their influence on his career but failed to mention David Moyes.
The 42-year-old also confirmed that the next stage of his career was to become a manager. 
Announcing his decision to leave, Giggs said: 'After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this Club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football.

Man U unveils Zlatan Ibrahimović

Manchester United hs unveiled Zlatan Ibrahimovic as its new signing this evening. The Swedish striker had confirmed he'll be moving to Man U on Instagram and Twitter on Thursday and today the club confirmed the move.

The club on it's official website wrote;

'Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimović.'

'Ibrahimović, 34, made 180 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 156 goals. He has won championships in four different leagues since beginning his professional career with Malmo in 1999.

Fans went berserk at the Agege Stadium after Shooting Stars beat MFM FC 1-0 in a Match

Fans went berserk at the Agege Stadium after Shooting Stars beat MFM FC 1-0 in a Match Day 23 fixture played on Sunday evening.

Shooting Stars had shocked MFM with a dying minutes goal at the 83rd minute by new signing, Ebitimi Agogo to break their home invincibility record

Nigeria Premier League club, Ikorodu United, in ghastly auto crash

Ikorodu United bus was involved in an accident on their way to Makurdi, Benue State, at about 4pm today. None of Ikorodu United players died, but they sustained minor injuries. Their bus was involved in an accident with an 18 seater bus and it claimed several lives in the other bus.

Stephen Keshi's family, has reportedly expressed displeasure over the unfulfilled promise by the Delta State Government

Late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi's family, has reportedly expressed displeasure over the unfulfilled promise by the Delta State Government to erect a befitting duplex in Asaba for the football legend before his sudden death.

Russian fans attacked English and Welsh fans despite UEFA threatening to ban both countries from EURO 2016

Dozens of Russian fans attacked English and Welsh fans chanting 'we hate Russia' yesterday in Lille, France, despite UEFA threatening to ban Russia and England from the EURO 2016 tournament if fan violence continues.

Statement on the death of Amodu Shuaibu by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

The office of the Vice President released a statement on the death of former Super Eagles coach and NFF technical adviser Amodu Shuaibu who passed away Saturday morning and has since been buried according to Muslim rites.
"The news of the death of the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation and former coach of the Super Eagles, Amodu Shaibu, in his sleep last night shocks our Nation.
Read the rest of the statement after the cut...

Days after Stephen Keshi's death,NFF Technical Director Amodu Shuaibu dies

Real Madrid Win Champions League

Real Madrid won a tense Champions League final 5-3 on penalties, with Cristiano Ronaldo capitalising on Juanfran's miss to net the decisive spot-kick
Real Madrid defeated

UEFA Champions League Final: Real Madrid Vs Atletico Madrid - Start Predicting Now

Real Madrid and Atlético ready for Milan final.
For the second time in three years the UEFA Champions League final will have a strong Madrid flavour as Real Madrid and Atlético meet at the Stadio San Siro in Milan.