Google Doodle honors Nigeria’s all-time highest scorer Rahidi Yekini at 60
Google Doodle celebrates the 60th birthday of the iconic Nigerian football player and all-time top scorer, Rashidi Yekini. His journey to stardom was one filled with challenges and poverty, as a young Yekini worked as a welder and mechanic to make money. The doodle began with a biography of the Kaduna-born striker: “Today’s Doodle celebrates iconic Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini,...
Remo Stars Goalie Bankole Jubilates Derby Win Against Sporting Lagos
Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole is in ecstatic mood following the club’s 2-1 victory over Sporting Lagos in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday clash on Sunday. The Sky Blues rallied to win the game after Jonathan Alukwu gave Sporting Lagos the lead on 21 minutes. Franck Mawuena restored parity for Remo Stars before Sikiru Alimi netted the winning goal from...
No Team Has Won four EPL Titles In A row, Says Guardiola
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has admitted that their historic Treble has taken a toll on everyone at the club, including himself. Guardiola was speaking after City earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brighton to end a run of two Premier League defeats. However, the champions were far from their fluent best against Roberto De Zerbi’s side, with Guardiola acknowledging there...
Transfer: Osimhen Has Not Agreed A Deal With Liverpool – Romano
Reliable transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has denied rumours of an agreement between Victor Osimhen and Liverpool. It was reported last week that Liverpool have agreed personal terms with the Nigeria international. Romano however declared that there is no such agreement in place between the Premier League giants and Osimhen. “Chelsea are keeping an eye on Victor Osimhen. In Italy some media are...
2026 W/Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe To Host Super Eagles In Kigali
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday two fixture against the Warriors of Zimbabwe will take place at the Amarhoro Stadium, Kigali. The encounter is billed for Monday, November 20. The Warriors will host the Super Eagles at a neutral venue as they don’t have a stadium approved by world soccer ruling body, FIFA. The Rufaro Stadium, National Sports Stadium and Barbourfields...
Napoli Will Sell Osimhen If… – De Laurentiis
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has reiterated that the club may still sell Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen before the expiration of his contract in 2025. Recall that the Nigerian international’s future in Italy is in doubt, after the club’s official TikTok account mocked him for missing a penalty against Bologna. However, in a chat with Football Italia, De Laurentiis stated that...
I Wanted To End My Football Career In Belgium – Hazard
Chelsea great Eden Hazard has revealed that he’s unhappy not to have ended his football career in Belgium. The former Blues and Real Madrid attacker announced his retirement last week at the age of 32. Hazard told Sporza: “I will of course miss professional football, because I have done it all my life. “But I am also happy to watch football on television,...
Serie A: Osimhen Will Be Sidelined For One Month – Vitaly
Renowned orthopedic doctor, Matteo Vitali has revealed that Victor Osimhen h will be sidelined for around a month. Osimhen sustained a thigh injury on international duty last weekend. The 24-year-old picked up the injury in the second half of Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia. The striker was replaced by OGC star, Terem Moffi. Napoli announced this week that...
Nottingham Forest Manager Provides Positive News On Awoniyi Injury
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has provided a positive injury update on Taiwo Awoniyi. Awoniyi is currently sidelined with a groin injury. The Nigeria international sustained the injury in Nottingham Forest’s 0-0 draw at Brentford earlier this month. The 26-year-old missed Forest’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace just before the international break. Awoniyi was initially expected to be sidelined for around one...
Man Utd Signing Casemiro For £60m A Mistake – Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United’s prospective new owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, cited the £60million signing of Casemiro as a mistake during talks with club chiefs earlier this year. Ratcliffe questioned the Red Devils’ recruitment strategy during talks and believes has undermined the club’s chances of achieving success in recent seasons. The English billionaire’s bid to purchase 25% of United is expected to be voted...
