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Taraba State is set to host European Football Scouts during the maden edition of Dr Kefas Agbu Peace and Unity Cup 2023 Ambassador Joseph Joshua, Taraba State Commissioner of Youth & Sports has disclosed to newsmen on Monday in Abuja Joshua revealed that 15 teams from each Geo-political zone of the state will be participating in the tournament, he further stated that talents abound in Taraba and needs to be nurtured, adding that with programme like this, players with innate ability will have the opportunity to flourish The Agbu Peace and Unity cup is expected to attract top European football…

Benjamin Mendy signed for French club Lorient on Wednesday after the former Manchester City and France defender was acquitted in a sex offences trial in England last week. “Lorient are happy to announce today the signing on a two-year deal of the French international left-back Benjamin Mendy,” the Ligue 1 club said in a statement. Mendy, 29, was cleared of sex offences last week, ending a three-year court process. The player, who would have faced a lengthy jail term if convicted, had previously being cleared in January of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault following a six-month…

Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter after less than seven months in charge following Saturday's 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. More to follow

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has stated that struggling English Premier League side Chelsea is cursed and in dire need of spiritual cleansing. The cleric made the statement in a video posted on his official TikTok handle. Chelsea has struggled under new owner Todd Boehly who took over in May 2022. The Blues are languishing in 10th place after being eliminated from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup with the recent 4-0 trashing by Man City in the FA Cup still a fresh wound for supporters and owners alike. With some fans already calling for…

Canadian rapper, Drake, has lost his $1 million dollar bet on Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup against France within 90 minutes of regulation time. Drake who is rooting for the South American team, had staked the whooping amount on a straight-win ticket for Argentina – implying that they have to defeat France within regulation time. However, two goals from Kylian Mbappe helped France repel Argentina’s first-half lead dragging the match into extra time. The Argentines had gotten a comfortable 2-goal lead in the first half after Lionel Messi’s 23rd-minute penalty and Angel DiMaria’s beautiful sitter 13 minutes later.…

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Lobi Stars F.C said they have not made any move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo following his divorce from Manchester United. The Portuguese forward became an item of interest since he parted ways with the Red Devils on Monday, ending his second spell with the club where attained football glory under Air Alex Ferguson unceremoniously.   Ronaldo had been trending since last week when he gave a controversial interview to British host Piers Morgan where he lambasted the club and some legends. He also exposed other rots at Old Trafford. Following the incident, United immediately…

Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect. United issued a statement on Tuesday evening announcing they had reached a mutual agreement with the player to terminate his contract. The development comes a week after Ronaldo unsettled the club in an outspoken TV interview. "Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect," a club statement read: "The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future. "Everyone at Manchester United…