United offer Ighalo £200k weekly pay-cut for permanent deal

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has reportedly been told that he would have to accept a staggering £200,000-a-week wage cut if he wants to seal a permanent move to Manchester United. Ighalo joined United in a shock loan move…

*Nigeria records 34 new coronavirus cases, total now 407 (Guardian) *Samples: Lagos creates 20 centres, FCT combs residents’ houses (Punch)

Nigeria records 34 new coronavirus cases, total now 407 (Guardian) Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Wednesday confirmed 34 new cases of coronavirus in the country. NCDC said the new cases were discovered in five different states. “18 Lagos, 12 in…

Westerhof’s bid to coach Eagles again is an insult, says Owolabi

Former International, Felix Owolabi, says he is shocked that Super Eagles former coach, Clemens Westerhof, wants to return as the country’s technical adviser 26 years after he left the position. He argues that giving the job to the Dutch would…

*Lagos communities resort to self-help, keep vigil to check rising invasion by robbers (Guardian) *Military deployed in battle against Lagos, Ogun gangs (Nation)

Lagos communities resort to self-help, keep vigil to check rising invasion by robbers (Guardian) After a day of rage across communities in Agege, Alimosho, Ejigbo and Oshodi areas of Lagos State yesterday, the president’s broadcast at 7:00 p.m. which extended…

Day ‘unknown’ Mba made Drogba cry like a baby

Every major sporting tournament comes with its defining moment for men and women who shape history for good or bad. Though he had a brief playing stint with the Super Eagles, many African football fans still remember the impact of…

I’ll sign new Eagles contract –Rohr

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted he wants to continue in his position with the national team. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, on Monday, disclosed that the contract extension papers with conditions will be sent to…

Super Eagles retain 31st position in latest FIFA ranking

The forced suspension of all major football tournaments across the world due to the rampaging coronavirus has resulted in most teams remaining at their previous position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained their 31st position…

Rohr’s preference for overseas Eagles devaluing home-based players – Afelokhai

Enyimba FC goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai, has said Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr’s preference for foreign-based players is seriously devaluing the market price of home-based players. In a chat with the former Kano Pillars captain, the Edo born shot-stopper said Rohr’s…

Reject new clauses, no contract renewal – Pinnick tells Rohr

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has given his word that a new contract for Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr will be ready in a week. Pinnick however made it known that the Rohr’s contract will only be renewed…

*Lockdown: Youths storm tanker accident scene, scoop fuel (Punch) *Coronavirus: Despite lockdown, social distancing fails in Lagos (DailyTrust)

Lockdown: Youths storm tanker accident scene, scoop fuel (Punch) There was mild apprehension at the OPIC end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a tanker fell by the main road on Wednesday. Shortly after the incident, however, many young persons around…

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