SPORTSFLAKES: ABDULRAZAQ : DRIVING ACROSS BORDERS FOR EAGLES
There is treasure in Ilorin, untapped by international football. Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq does not only think about Kwara, his brain is full of ideas that move with supersonic speed. Long before AbdulRazaq moved to Government...
Ajax Sacks Schreuder As Winless Run Continues
Dutch champions, Ajax Amsterdam, has fired Coach Alfred Schreuder after a 1-1 draw with Volendam on Thursday extended his side’s winless run to seven league games, the club said. Schreuder was appointed on a two-year...
Brazil’s Dani Alves Jailed On Remand In Spain
A Spanish judge has ordered that Brazil football player Dani Alves be jailed on remand without bail following an alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. According to the regional court system...
“Marathon Man” Murray Runs Out Of Steam Against Bautista Agut
Andy Murray’s brave Australian Open run ground to a halt against Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday, with the Spaniard fending off the fatigued former world number one. Bautista Agut beat the Scot 6-1 6-7(7) 6-3...
Daniel Alves Detained In Spain Over Alleged Sexual Assault
Brazilian defender Daniel Alves was taken into custody by Spanish police on Friday as part of an investigation over alleged sexual assault, the G1 news portal reported, citing the Barcelona police. Alves, who played for...
SPORTSFLAKES: SOLUDO VS ABANA: NIGERIANS WEEP
Emotions continue to flow from across the globe following the amputee status of Enugu Rangers legend Kenneth Abana and the severance of his allowance by Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo. Soludo had stopped the stipend...
FG Postpones 7th National Youth Games
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) has postponed the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games (NYG) billed for Asaba, Delta in February. In a statement by Mohammed Manga, Director...
Chelsea Beat Crystal Palace To Ease Pressure
A second-half goal from Kai Havertz earned nervy Chelsea their first English Premier League (EPL) win of 2023 on Sunday in London. They secured a 1-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace at the Stamford Bridge,...
Lampard Takes Responsibility For Dismal Everton Performance
Everton manager Frank Lampard says he expects a reaction from his ailing side when they travel to fellow strugglers West Ham United in the English Premier League (EPL) next weekend. His reaction came after their...
Manchester United Win Derby With Dramatic Comeback
Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes scored in quick succession as Manchester United came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in a dramatic derby at Old Trafford on Saturday. Just four minutes separated the two efforts...
Klopp Slams “Worst Ever” Liverpool Performance After Loss To Brighton
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp blasted his side’s effort in a humiliating 0-3 English Premier League (EPL) defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion which he called the worst ever in his reign. Winger Solly March scored...
SPORTSFLAKES: MANGALA BOOSTED ISIMA, MERENINI
Okey Isima and Emma Merenini are best remembered as part of the Enugu Rangers squad that won the African Winners Cup in 1977. The duo joined Rangers from Holy Ghost College, Owerri. Isima moved up...
Chelsea Sign Felix On Loan From Atletico Madrid
Chelsea have signed Portugal forward Joao Felix from Spanish clubside Atletico Madrid on a loan deal until the end of the season, both clubs said on Wednesday. British media reported that Chelsea would pay around...
