Joseph Atule has resumed pre-season training with Lobi Stars amid rumors linking him with a move away from the club.Lobi Stars players were back on the training field again on Friday after a one-week break.The Makurdi club is preparing for the Naija Super 8 tournament in Lagos.Atule has reportedly agreed on a deal with Nigeria's National League side, Katsina United.Rivers United have also expressed interest in signing the player.Atule was Lobi Stars’ top scorer in t...

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to abolish the away goals rule in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Troost-Ekong believes that the away goals rule is outdated and does not accurately reflect the competitiveness and fairness of modern football.He argues that in the current football landscape, where travel conditions and playing environments have improved, the away goals rule...

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has explained why he got rid of his runner-up medal after losing 4-1 on penalties to Sevilla in the Europa League final.According to Mourinho, he doesn’t keep silver medals and always gives them away.The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss was the first to pick up his medal during the presentation but ended up handing it over to a fan in the crowd.“That’s what I did; I don’t want silver medals.“I don’t keep silver medals, so I gave it away...