England football international, Dele Alli has revealed that he was sexually abused at the age of six by his mother’s friend. The 27-year-old, who spoke on Gary Neville’s The Overlap programme, said he had an addiction to sleeping tablets and disclosed how he spent six weeks in rehab in the United States of America this summer. “At six, I was …

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has named three members of the current squad that will be “big players for the club”. Lampard was appointed interim manager at Stamford Bridge after Graham Potter was fired by co-owner Todd Boehly. The former England midfielder has now defended how Boehly runs the English Premier League club and insists they have good intentions. In …

Nigeria, who have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals on three occasions, must overcome the challenge of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Benin Republic, Lesotho and Rwanda to reach the next finals to be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026. At the draw ceremony conducted on Thursday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire within the …

Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun has rejoined Scottish giants Rangers on a one-year deal after he was released by English Championship club Queens Park Rangers. The Gers confirmed Balogun’s signing on their website on Wednesday, making him the club’s seventh summer signing under manager Michael Beale. His countryman Cyriel Dessers, Abdallah Sima, Sam Lammers, Jack Butland, Dujon Sterling, and Kieran Dowell …

Former Aston Villa legend, Gabby Agbonlahor has told the English Premier League (EPL) side to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus. Juventus have reportedly reduced the asking price of the France international to almost nothing. Juventus have put the former Manchester United midfielder on the market for just £8million. And Gabby says he can still do a job in the EPL. …

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the appointment of former Super Eagles skipper and two-time CAF Player of the Year, Nwankwo Kanu as the chairman of Enyimba International Football Club of Aba. Nwankwo will be replacing the club’s longest-serving chairman, Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu who was in charge of the team for 24 years. Kanu’s appointment was confirmed …

Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku is set to return to the Premier League club for the start of pre-season. The Belgium captain spent the entirety of last season on loan at Inter Milan. Although Lukaku is very keen on continuing with the Serie A side, both clubs have not been able to agree on a transfer fee. According to football transfer …

Wildcard entrants, Akwa United are through to the semi-finals of the Naija Super 8 tournament, thanks to a 1-0 win over Rivers United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Monday. Uche Collins grabbed the only goal of the game in the 57th minute to guide the Promise Keepers, now led by former Rivers United coach, Fatai Oso, to their second …

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder Luis Suarez, the only male footballer born in Spain to win the Ballon d’Or, died at the age of 88 on Sunday. Nicknamed “The Architect” the Spaniard won the prestigious award in 1960 and later coached La Roja at the 1990 World Cup. “Luis Suarez Miramontes has died this Sunday in Milan at 88 …

Serie A champions Napoli have generously granted Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen an extended holiday, allowing him to relish a well-deserved break before returning to pre-season training. While the other Napoli players are set to convene at their pre-season training camp in Dimaro on Monday, 10th July, where they will commence the first part of their summer schedule, Osimhen has been …