Author: Ade Thompson
NFF bans Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf for 1 year from football
Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf has been handed a one-year ban by the Ethics committee of the Nigeria Football Federation ...
The UEFA Nations League and the potential for a drab international schedule
The International break is here again, to bring an unwanted hiatus to an already frantic league campaign across the top ...
This weekend’s refereeing decisions shows it’s time for the Premiership to embrace VAR
In anticipation to the Monday night English Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford, one thing ...
Aguero scores a brace as Man City win Community Shield ahead of woeful Chelsea
Manchester City tactically outclassed and outmatched Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea in a 2-0 victory in the Community Shield on Sunday. City ...
Chelsea, Manchester City set the tone for the Premier League in Community Shield fixture
Pep Guardiola and Maurizio Sarri are great admirers of each other and have publicly professed the love they have for ...
National disgrace as African Athletic Championship in Asaba flops
There are a few things that surprise Nigerians and administrative incompetence is not one of them – it has even ...
One action is all it takes to turn Nigerian football around
Over the past week, I have been pondering a lot on what to put up as an article, and a ...
Nigerian International Carl Ikeme retires from football at 32
Former Super Eagles and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has announced his retirement from football. Ikeme on Tuesday announced his ...
Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf caught taking $1000 bribe on camera
Chief Coach of the Nigerian National Football team, Salisu Yusuf was filmed receiving $1000 in September 2017 from an undercover ...
“I am German when we win and Immigrant when we lose” | Mesut Ozil cites racism as he quits German national team
In a quite dramatic fashion German International and 2014 World Cup winner Mesut Ozil has thrown the towel on his ...
Why the football transfer market has gone nuts and what needs to be done
With the completion of Alisson Becker’s transfer to Liverpool for a world record fee for a goalkeeper for a stunning ...
Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson set to complete £66.8m transfer to Liverpool
Reports suggest that Brazil International goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to complete a world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper to ...
Modric, Mbappe, Courtois, Varane… Here’s YNaija’s team of the 2018 #WorldCup
So the World Cup is over and France are the 2018 World Cup champions, for the second time in their ...
For the second time in their history, France are the #WorldCup champions
France have emerged World Cup champions for the second time in their history after a convincing 4-2 victory in their ...
#WorldCup Preview: Who will be crowned Champions as France battle Croatia in mouthwatering final?
The match we have all being waiting for is nigh and by the end of today the World Champions will ...
#WorldCup Roundup: Belgium emerge as bronze medallists ahead of England in 2-0 victory
The Red Devils have slain all three lions of England in their third place World Cup tie in Saint Petersburg ...
Chelsea splash the cash as they sign Man City’s target Jorginho from Napoli for £57M
Chelsea have handed new manager Maurizio Sarri a useful tool and his trusted soldier – Jorginho by signing him from ...
#WorldCup Preview: England square up against Belgium in the losers final
The game nobody wants to play. Although there are many pundits, players and coaches stating that the game is a ...
Maurizio Sarri takes the reins at Chelsea with Zola appointed as assistant
Chelsea have appointed former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri as their new club manager, following the departure of Antonio Conte from ...
Conte finally given marching orders after tumultuous second season at Chelsea
Italian coach Antonio Conte has been sacked by Chelsea – finally. It comes as no surprise especially after an awful ...
#WorldCup Roundup: It’s not coming home for England as Croatia’s 2-1 comeback win sends them to the finals against France
Croatia set up their first World Cup final appearance after Mario Mandzukic’s 109th-minute strike secured a 2-1 comeback victory for ...
#WorldCup Semi-final Preview: Croatia Vs England – Can England really take it home?
The Three Lions of England are billed to book their first World Cup final spot for the first time in ...
Manchester City sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City on a 5-year-deal
Manchester City has finally signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City after a £60 Million transfer fee. Mahrez was the PFA ...
France secure third #WorldCup final appearance ahead of Belgium with 1-0 victory
Les Blues ensured a World Cup final berth with their tactical 1-0 victory over Belgium. France’s defensive display against top ...
Ronaldo completes £99M move to Juventus – the Old lady sings!
Box Office footballer and arguably the best footballer in the world Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his transfer from Real ...
#WorldCup semi-finals Preview: France Vs Belgium – Clash of the Titans
The much-fancied France side will take on another highly rated team in this World Cup – Belgium. The display of ...
Luis Enrique takes charge of the Spanish National team after disappointing #WorldCup campaign
Highly sought after coach Luis Enrique has been appointed the new Spain coach after his predecessor Fernando Hierro stepped down ...
#WorldCup Roundup: Croatia hold their nerves in penalty shootout victory over hosts Russia to book semi-final spot
Croatia qualified for the semifinals ahead of hosts Russia with an absolutely dramatic game that ended with a 4-3 penalty ...
#WorldCup Roundup: England book first World Cup semis since Italia 90 ahead of Sweden
England go marching on in the World Cup after their 2-0 Quarterfinal tie victory over Sweden in Samara. It failed ...
#WorldCup Quarter-Final Preview: Russia VS Croatia
Tournament hosts Russia knocked out an underwhelming Spanish team in their round of 16-tie and will be full of confidence ...
The September Standard
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy