Sports, Football
Kaizer Chiefs Drop Nwabali Signing Over High Fee
Kaizer Chiefs’ pursuit of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has come to a halt due to the imposing transfer fee demanded. The South African club found the R30 million £1.3 million price tag beyond their financial reach, despite their high regard for the goalkeeper’s abilities. Nwabali, aged 27, has garnered […]
Flamingos Aim for Big Win Against Algeria to Secure World Cup Spot
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are determined to secure a high-margin win over Algeria in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head coach Bankole Olowookere stated on Friday that a dominant performance in Ikenne would ease the pressure […]
Remo Stars bow out of CAF Champions League after 2-0 reverse
Remo Stars were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to AS FAR of Morocco. The contest ended 3-2 on aggregate in favour of AS FAR, confirming Remo Stars’ exit at the preliminary round. After a goalless first half, AS FAR broke the deadlock in […]
Super Eagles’ Henry Onyekuru Poised for Gençlerbirliği Move
Veteran winger Henry Onyekuru is closing in on a permanent move to Turkish Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği, having reached an agreement with the newly promoted clu. The 28 year old, a free agent after leaving Al‑Fayha, is expected to undergo medical tests in Turkey imminently and finalise terms with the […]
Urhoghide Scores First MLS Goal in Victory Against Messi’s Inter Miami
Osaze Urhoghide, former Celtic centre-back, celebrated his first Major League Soccer (MLS) goal as FC Dallas Miami 4-3 in a thrilling contest on Sunday night. The 24 year old defender struck in the 64th minute, reacting swiftly after his initial header from a free kick was blocked. Pouncing on the […]
Yemisi Akintoye Named Among 18 WAFCON 2025 Referees for Morocco
Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye has secured a spot on the official list of 18 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. This marks a significant return after Nigerian match officials were absent from major African tournaments for […]
Everton and Crystal Palace Target Nigerian Forward for January Transfer
Everton and Crystal Palace are reportedly considering a move for Nigerian forward Elijah Adebayo in the upcoming January transfer window. Everton is eyeing Adebayo as a potential replacement for their star striker Dominic Calvert Lewin, who has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United. According to reports, […]
Omorodion’s Transfer to Chelsea Likely Ends Pursuit of Osimhen
Chelsea’s agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Samu Omorodion has sparked questions about the club’s interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Dubbed ‘The New Osimhen’ due to his similar playing style, Omorodion’s move for around 40 million euros includes a seven year contract, significantly lower than initially expected. Various transfer […]
Valencia,Sevilla,Bologna Eye Real Sociedad’s Super Eagles Striker Sadiq
Umar Sadiq, the Super Eagles striker currently with Real Sociedad, is attracting interest from several clubs, including Valencia, Sevilla, and Bologna. Valencia has as a potential target if they cannot secure Rafa Mir from Sevilla and are considering a season long loan deal. The club’s director of football, Miguel Ángel […]
Chukwueze Shines as Milan Beat Liverpool 4–2 in Pre-Season Clash
Samuel Chukwueze featured off the bench as AC Milan recorded a 4–2 pre‑season win against Premier League champions Liverpool in Hong Kong. Milan staged a strong performance, capitalising on counter‑attacks at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Rafael Leão opened the scoring in the 10th minute, before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled for Liverpool […]
