LA Lakers Shock Everyone By Passing On Okafor For D’Angelo Russell
There were stunners nearly right off the bat and they kept coming all night at the NBA Draft on Thursday night.After Karl-Anthony Towns went No. 1 to Minnesota, as expected, forming quite the combination with last year’s top dog, rookie of the year Andrew Wiggins, the Lakers boldly went with point guard D’Angelo Russell instead […]
Shocking: Ghana’s ball boy paid $100,000 per game same as players during 2014 World Cup
Ghana players almost boycotted their final group game of the 2014 World Cup over appearance fees, and it has now emerged that even the ‘ball boy’ was earning the same per game. Asamoah Gyan, Michael Essien and Co went on strike before being eliminated in Brazil, with President John Dramani Mahama eventually flying out £1.8million […]
Samuel Eto’o joins Turkey side Antalyaspor
He’s one of the most prolific journeymen in European football and Samuel Eto’o is on the verge of adding another country to his CV after undergoing a medical at Turkey side Antalyaspor. The newly-promoted Turkish Super League club confirmed via their Facebook page that the striker had arrived in Antalya.Eto’o has enjoyed a trophy-laden career […]
Suicidal Move: Stephen Keshi could quit Nigeria for Ivory Coast
Nigeria football chiefs have said they will look into reports that Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi could be in the running for the vacant Ivory Coast manager’s job. “We will look into it. Let’s wait and see,” said Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick. But Pinnick said he thought it would be “suicidal” for Keshi […]
Chelsea and Burina Faso’s Bertrand Traore granted work permit
Monday, Chelsea fans got some fantastic news, as Burina Faso international Bertrand Traore was granted an English work permit. The lack of that permit is probably the only reason the youngster spent the last season and a half in the Eredivisie, playing for Vitesse Arnhem. Traore is without a doubt one of the most exciting […]
Diego Maradona declares his intention to run for FIFA president.
Diego Maradona declares his intention to run for FIFA president. 29 YEARS to the day since his infamous ‘Hand of God’ against England, Argentina legend Diego Maradona has announced his intention to run for FIFA president. Uruguayan journalist Victor Hugo Morales claims the 54-year-old informed him of his intention to challenge for the top job […]
Cameroon exits the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Cameroon sadly exits the FIFA Women’s World Cup Cameroon gave their best but China was able to survive the pressure after scoring an early 12 minute goal and defensively securing their position in the quater finals. Thanks to Wang Shanshan lone early strike for China. Both teams played with high-tempo and intensity from the opening […]
African teams will get results
Speaking to the media shortly after securing the third place at the just concluded FIFA U20 World Cup Fanyeri Diarra, Mali Coach said they have proved that with the right resources, African teams will get results. “We’ve come a long way in this tournament and have been proud to represent Africa. And we’re very happy […]
Serbia, champions of the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Serbia makes History In the end, a tournament full of surprises and late drama had a fitting conclusion. Serbia, playing in the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time as an independent nation, will leave as its champions. That is the remarkable outcome after a dramatic and enthralling final day of action that thrilled […]