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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is excited about a big season ahead and is undeterred by the host of clubs vying for his signature in the summer transfer window. However, the lure of playing in the Premier League could be enough to sway the Club Brugge player’s stance. Onyedika joined FC Midtjylland in 2020 as a raw teenager with little …

The atmosphere was electric at the Remo Stars Stadium as Al Merrikh took on Remo Stars in a high-octane clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats during the ValueJet 2024 tournament. The match started at a cautious pace, with both teams testing each other’s defences. At half-time, the score remained tied at 0-0, with neither team able …

Arsenal beat Premier League rivals Manchester United 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Los Angeles, USA, early Sunday Nigerian time. Striker Rasmus Hojlund and £52m signing Leny Yoro both picked up injuries in the first half. Hojlund had put his team ahead in the 10th minute of the match. Also Read: Arsenal beat Man Utd, keep title race alive Gabriel …

  ● The Spaniards came back from 0-3 down in the second set Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal got off to a blistering start in their highly anticipated doubles debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday, where the Spanish duo defeated sixth-seeded Argentines Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach the second round. “It was an emotional …

Southampton manager Russell Martin has revealed the club have received an offer for striker Paul Onuachu but it is significantly below his valuation. Onuachu, 30, impressed last season while on loan at Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, where he scored 15 goals in 25 league appearances. Trabzonspor, who are interested in signing the Nigerian striker on a permanent basis, have …

Kelechi Iheanacho’s future is set and the 27-year-old will join Spanish LaLiga club Sevilla on a free transfer following his exit from Leicester City upon the expiry of his contract, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Iheanacho will partner another Nigerian, Chidera Ejuke, who joined the team on a free transfer from Russian club CSKA Moscow, after spending the final year of his contract …

Nigerian champions Rangers will host the CAF Champions League home leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Flying Antelopes opted for the “Den of Champions” after failing to gain CAF approval for their usual venue, the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu, which was deemed unsuitable for international matches. Rangers, led by coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, will face Union …

World soccer governing body FIFA has banned the Canadian Women’s coach and stripped the team of six points after they spied on opponents with drones at the Olympics. A drone was used to spy on an opponent’s training session by the team, and FIFA announced the sanctions on Saturday which include a fine of £175,720 for the Canadian Soccer Association …

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is gearing up for an exciting new season, and preparation begins with comprehensive pre-season programmes for referees. Courtesy of Nigeria Whistlers and overseen by Sir Kelechi Mejuobi, this year’s pre-season programme promises rigorous training and thorough assessment to ensure top-notch refereeing. Evaluator Program:– Arrival: August 14– Advisors Seminar: August 15 and 16 Assessors will …

Cyriel Dessers scored twice as Rangers drew 4-4 in their pre-season friendly against Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Saturday evening. Dessers scored Rangers’ first goal of the match in the first half. The Nigerian international scored his team’s fourth goal of the match in the second half. The 29-year-old played 80 minutes in a highly contested match. Read also: Paris …