Odinaka Francis Makes Triumphant Return To Enyimba FC
In a move that's being hailed as a triumphant return, Odinaka Francis has signed with Enyimba FC, the club where his football journey first began. The midfielder's rags-to-riches story is an inspiration to many, having risen from humble beginnings as a ball boy to become a star player. Francis's impressive performance has earned him a two-year contract with the former...
‘We Need A Striker’ – Mikel Obi Begs Chelsea To Sign Osimhen
John Mikel Obi has urged Chelsea to go all out and sign Victor Osimhen this summer, ABN TV learnt. Osimhen has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer with the Blues reportedly interested in signing him on loan with a buy option. The forward’s high salary and Napoli’s objection to the buy option has proven to be a...
Mikel Supports Osimhen’s Transfer To Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi has categorically stated to see to Victor Osimhen signed for the London club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former Super Eagles captain, in a video posted on X, added that another club legend, Didier Drogba, was also in contact with the Napoli striker, as they hoped to convince him to make a switch to Stamford Bridge. Osimhen’s future remains...
Favour Ofili Declares A Stronger, Faster Comeback
Nigeria's Favour Ofili, controversially denied opportunity in the Women’s 100m race at the Olympics has promised a stronger and faster comeback. She has posted on her X-handle a soul-lifting message that had close to 82 thousand views within 10 hours. Close to five thousand liked her post within a short time. Her message reads: “It’s easy to feel defeated, but every...
StarTimes Features La Liga Games Live
As the 2024-25 La Liga season kicks off this Thursday, football fans around the globe, including those in Nigeria, are eagerly awaiting the action. The season opener features some thrilling matchups, Athletic Club open the season against Getafe on Thursday. Kelechi Iheancho will make his La Liga debut on Friday when Sevilla meet Las Palmas in an away match. All 380...
Premium Trust Bank Onboarded As Official Bank of NFF, National Teams
The Nigeria Football Federation, yesterday, has onboard Premium Trust Bank as her Official Bank and that of the National Teams. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, who revealed that the agreement will be four years during which the leading financial institution will pay the football-ruling body the sum of N300 Million annually (with a built-in clause for 10%...
Premier League Announces Significant VAR Upgrade Ahead Of New Season
The Premier League has revealed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will undergo significant changes ahead of the 2024-25 season. Since its debut in the 2019-20 season, VAR has been involved in a number of contentious occurrences. Ahead of the new season, which begins this week, the Premier League outlined new efforts to address such issues. On Tuesday, the Premier League unveiled...
You Stole Award From Me – Mikel Obi Reveals What He Told Messi
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed that he accused Lionel Messi of “stealing” the Golden Ball from him after the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005. Nigeria faced Argentina in the final of the competition hosted in the Netherlands. Messi, who was 18 years at the time, stepped up to score twice from the penalty spot, as they...
Transfer: Atletico Madrid Sign Alvarez For £81m
Atletico Madrid have completed the £81.5m signing of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez on a six-year deal. Diego Simeone’s Spanish side will pay an initial £64.4m (75m euros) with a further £17.1m (20m euros) in potential add-ons for the Argentina striker. The 24-year-old’s departure is a record sale for City, eclipsing the £50m they received from Chelsea for Raheem Sterling in...
Rena Wakama Named Best Basketball Coach
The Nigeria women’s basketball team coach, D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has been named the best coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Basketball Federation( FIBA) made the announcement on Sunday as the Paris Olympic Games came to an end. The recognition by FIBA is a testament to Wakama’s exceptional leadership and tactical prowess, which propelled Nigeria to unprecedented heights at the Olympic...
