Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has assured Chelsea fans that he would do everything to convince Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to join the Blues this summer. Recall that Osimhen, who moved to Napoli in 2020 for a club-record 70 million euros ($76 million) potentially rising to 80 million euros with add-ons, was a pivotal player last season as the …
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Ogunbote: I knew Game Against Gombe United Won’t Be Easy… Hails Malomo, Junior, Others
Sweat merchant of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Gbenga Ogunbote, admitted that the Matchday three clash against Gombe United was expectedly tough, but expressed happiness, that his side was able to win. Read Also: Why We Are Organizing Lagos Rugby Secondary Schools Tournaments – Ibudo Rugby Academy Michael Ogunbiyi Reveals In his post-match interview after the encounter, in …
Read More »Okocha, Mikel To Light Up CAF Awards 2023
Former Nigerian football stars, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi and Perpetua Nkwocha are among the top dignitaries that will add glitz and glamour to the CAF Awards 2023. The event is earmarked to celebrate the excellence and remarkable achievements of African football. The trio and other renowned personalties will bring an aura of grandeur to the event and …
Read More »Rivers United’s appointment has relieved the pain of premature retirement – Austin
Long serving Rivers United defender Festus Austin has stated that his appointment as Team Coordinator of the Porthacourt based Nigeria Professional Football League side has relieved what would have been pain of premature retirement after been advised against continuing his playing career following series of long drawn recurring injuries in the last four years. Austin speaking in a chat with …
Read More »Joshua Zirkzee in Limbo with Dutch National Team Dream
Joshua Zirkzee in Limbo with Dutch National Team Dream – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The 22-year-old forward is eligible to represent both countries at the senior national team level. Â Zirkzee was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and Nigerian mother. During an interview with Dutch news outlet, Algemeen Dagblad, the former …
Read More »Spain reached the first Women’s World Cup final after beating Sweden
Spain secured their place in a first FIFA Women’s World Cup final after battling to a 2-1 win over Sweden. Their qualification followed a thrilling finish in the semi-final on Tuesday in Auckland. Olga Carmona scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute following a pulsating conclusion to the game, which saw Sweden substitute Rebecka Blomqvist cancel out teenager Salma …
Read More »Why Genk Did Not Approve Orban’s Transfer
Why Genk Did Not Approve Orban’s Transfer – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban is one of the most sought after young players in Europe for the past eight months and was tipped to make a move to a bigger league. …
Read More »Victor Osimhen Leads Charge in Final Three for 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is on course to win his win this year’s CAF Men Player of the Year Award. Osimhen secured his spot in the final three-man shortlist for the highly anticipated 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially unveiled the prestigious list on Thursday via its official X handle. Osimhen …
Read More »Stanley Nwabali Returns to Training with Chippa United Ahead of Clash with Stellenbosch
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has resumed training with Chippa United as they gear up for their upcoming match against Stellenbosch on March 1, 2024. Read Also: Minister of Sports Development Extends Love to William Troost-Ekong After a brief absence, Nwabali’s return to the training ground is a welcome sight for Chippa United fans, who are eager to see him …
Read More »Chelsea Champions League Winner Set To Join Chukwueze At Milan
Roma striker Tammy Abraham could become teammate with Samuel Chukwueze at Serie A giants AC Milan. According to Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti, Abraham’s agent travelled to Milan over the last few days to meet the Rossoneri directors at Casa Milan.Pellegatti said through his YouTube channel that Roma‘s asking price for Abraham is €30m. But the Rossoneri are aware that the …
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