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GTBank Masters Cup Season 8 kicks off

Jan 19, 2019 topnews

The GTBank Masters Cup, one of the most exciting secondary school football tournaments in Africa, is set to return for its 8th season, following its opening draws, which was held on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The tournament will feature over 30 schools and more than 40 teams who will compete for trophies in the male and female categories. Established in 2012, the GTBank Masters Cup is organized by foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank, as a way of extending the benefits of the Bank’s football…

Man Utd Sack Mourinho

Dec 18, 2018 topnews

Manchester United have decided to relieve Jose Mourinho’s duties as manager with immediate effect. This follows United’s disappointing 3-1 loss to arch-rivals Liverpool last Sunday after which questions were raised on the team’s listless performance. Mourinho has struggled this season with the team languishing in the 6th spot with just 26 points, a massive 19 points off league leaders Liverpool. Off field fractions with star player Paul Pogba has not helped the Portuguese tactician either and he now finds himself out of a job. “Manchester United announces that manager Jose…

UEFA Announces New Club Competition To Start from 2021

Dec 3, 2018 topnews

UEFA has announced details of a new European club competition to be launched in 2021. The creation of the tournament, which has the working title of UEL2, was approved following a meeting in Dublin, with the governing body saying its inception will ensure at least 34 countries will be represented in the group stages of UEFA club competitions. Running alongside the Champions League and Europa League, the competition will feature 32 teams in the group stage, with games to be played on Thursdays. Before the last 16 an additional knockout…

How Jose Mourinho Saved My Chelsea Career” – Didier Drogba

Nov 22, 2018 topnews

Didier Drogba has revealed how former coach Jose Mourinho saved his career at Chelsea. The Ivory Costa international only announced his retirement from professional football last night and admits his Chelsea career could have ended sooner. Drogba joined Chelsea from Marseille and the meteoric rise from France’s second division to the bright lights of London left him scared. But he has revealed a conversation with Mourinho inspired him to become one ofthe club’s biggest legends. “The only time I doubted myself was the time I moved from Marseille to Chelsea,”…

Usain Bolt Ends Central Coast Mariners Trial

Nov 2, 2018 topnews

Usain Bolt and Central Coast Mariners have amicably agreed to end the Jamaican’s training period after a suitable commercial agreement couldn’t be found. Though the Mariners did offer the eight-time gold medalist a contract, the offer was a far cry from what the 32-year-old was after and though the club looked into finding commercial partners, both parties have agreed to end the trial. Having been with the club since August and scored a famous double in a trial match last month, Bolt thanked the club for giving him a chance.…

Court jails Iaquinta over arms, mafia links

Nov 1, 2018 topnews

Italian court has sentenced former Juventus and Italy striker Vincenzo Iaquinta to two years in prison as part of a mafia trial. The Germany 2006 World Cup winner was indicted in December 2015 for illegal possession of firearms, as well intention to aid the ‘Ndrangheta, the Calabrian mafia. In May the prosecutor requested that he be jailed for six years, with his father to be sent down for 19 years. Over 140 people were put on trial in one of northern Italy’s most high-profile mafia trials, suspected of helping the…

Sierra Leone suspended from football activities by FIFA

Oct 6, 2018 topnews

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has been suspended by FIFA with immediate effect, due to government interference in soccer affairs, the sport’s world governing body said on Friday. FIFA’s decision came after it wrote to the African country’s sports minister expressing “grave concern” about the removal of SLFA President Isha Johansen and General Secretary Christopher Kamara. The football governing body had asked for both individuals to be allowed to access SLFA premises without delay to ensure that the operations of the association, including FIFA-funded projects, were not jeopardised. “The…

Cristiano Ronaldo sued for alleged Rape

Sep 30, 2018 topnews

An American woman, Kathryn Mayorga has sued footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for alleged rape. Deadspin reports that Ronaldo had in 2010 signed an out-of-court settlement with Mayorga, who was then anonymous and had accused him of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel room, according to German magazine, Der Spiegel. Mayorga has, however, come forward and revealed her identity, while also recounting the full story of her encounter with the footballer. She was a 25-year old model at the time. Mayorga, who now works as a teacher, has also filed a…

Ecobank Supports Ikoyi Club Golf Tournament; Offers All Expense Paid Trip to 10 Lucky Winners

Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018 topnews

Ecobank Nigeria is offering an all-expense paid trip to Achimota Golf Club in Ghana to 10 lucky winners in a week long promo as part of the 2018 edition of ‘The Nigeria Cup’ Golf Tournament. The week-long annual golf tourney which kicked off on September 22 is organized by the Ikoyi Club 1938 to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence anniversary. The 2018 edition is set to be even bigger as it marks the 21st anniversary of the Tournament. Group Head, Personal Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Ms. Ayodele Osolake who announced this mouthwatering…

Aimart Realtors woos Nigerians with Worry-Free homes, unveils brand ambassadors

Sep 25, 2018 topnews

This is cheering news for millions of Nigerians who seek to own and live happily in their own homes as Aimart Realtors has finally come to make their dreams a reality. Mr. Martins Iluyomade, the managing director of the fast growing property company with head quarters in Lagos, while speaking at a recent press conference, called on Nigerians to take advantage of their various family-oriented packages and invest in worry free homes. Speaking further, Mr. Iluyomade disclosed that parts of the benefits of investing with Aimart Realtors include easy payment…