LAGOS SEPTEMBER 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-John Felagha, former Flying Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, is dead. He was aged 26. This was announced by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on its Twitter handle on Monday who stated that Felagha died in Senegal on Sunday. The football federation writes: “Former National U17 and U20 goalkeeper John Felagha has died….
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi’s exit from Barcelona is “irrevocable” according to prospective Camp Nou presidential candidate Toni Freixa, who expects the superstar forward to join Manchester City. Messi shook world football last week by handing in his notice to leave Barcelona, who he joined as a 13-year-old. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future could…
LAGOS AUGUST 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The move by Barca Striker, Lionel Messi to leave his age long club by free transfer has suffered a setback as the La Liga declares that his release clause will have to be paid if he is to leave the Nou Camp. Following this stance, LaLiga have reinforced Barcelona’s stance, with the…
LAGOS AUGUST 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)– In another sign that Lionel Messi’s time with Barcelona is coming to an end, the player did not report for required coronavirus testing scheduled for the whole squad on Sunday. Barcelona said Messi was the only player who did not undergo the tests at the club’s training center. The team is…
LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underlined his value to Arsenal with a superb goal and the winning spot-kick as the Gunners beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Community Shield on Saturday. Aubameyang put Mikel Arteta’s side ahead in the first half at Wembley with a typically eye-catching strike. Japan’s Takumi…
LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba’s hopes of becoming the next president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation has been given a new lifeline after football’s governing body, FIFA on Friday August 28th requested the suspension of the Ivory coast Football federation’s election after the body disqualified the former Chelsea striker from the elections….
LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Manchester City appear favourites to sign Lionel Messi, should he leave Barcelona. Messi has sensationally handed in a transfer request at Camp Nou. City are reportedly stepping up their chase as Pep Guardiola looks to reunite with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. Manchester City are ready to offer £89million (€100m) plus Bernardo…
LAGOS AUGUST 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been convicted by a Greek court and sentenced to a suspended prison sentence of 21 months. This led to England manager Gareth Southgate dropping him from the national squad. Southgate had named a 24-man squad for their Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark. The 27-year-old…