Nigerian-Born UFC Star Israel Adesanya Arrives In Lagos
Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya, on Wednesday, arrived in Lagos to a warm reception after his loss to Dricus Du Plessis on Saturday. This was made known by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on http://X.com on Wednesday. Adesanya was accompanied by his parents and received by the staff of the NiDCOM at the airport. Sharing videos from Adesanya's arrival NiDCOM wrote,...
Danjuma Unveils Falconets Squad For Colombia 2024
Falconets head coach, Chris Danjuma has unveiled his squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Danjuma listed 21 players for the competition which will run from August 31 to September 22. The squad includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and seven strikers. Falconets head coach, Chris Danjuma has unveiled his squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20...
Napoli, Chelsea Meet To Negotiate Lukaku Deal With Osimhen
Napoli plans meeting with Chelsea Football Club to negotiate a deal for Romelu Lukaku face-to-face today. The Serie A club made an official bid for Lukaku on Monday but according to football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, it was not approved. However, the offer is being considered with terms and conditions, and both sides are confident that a deal will be reached. Both clubs...
Super Eagle Opens Training Camp September 1
Super Eagle resumes camping in Uyo on Sept. 1 ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A team official, who disclosed this to our correspondent on Wednesday, said, “The backroom staff will be in Uyo from September 1, and we expect most of the players to arrive in good time.” The three-time African champions...
Boniface Fined €25,000 For An Offensive Gesture
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been handed a match ban and fined €25,000 for an offensive gesture during the German Super Cup. Bonface, who scored his team’s first of two goals in their win, allegedly showed the players his left middle finger as he ran past them immediately after the final whistle of the match. It means the 23-year-old will...
Rugby World Cup Qualifiers: Leadway Sponsors Lady Stallions
Leadway Assurance Company announced as sponsor for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The body made this disclosure in a release on Wednesday, expressing its appreciation to the outfit. “A big thank you to Leadway Assurance Company Limited for being a proud sponsor of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers! Your support means the world to us...
Serie A: Ademola Lookman Returns To Atalanta Training Amid Exit Rumours
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman has returned to training with Atalanta amid reports linking him with a move away from the club. Lookman is a subject of interest from Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year-old requested to be left out of Atalanta’s squad for Monday’s clash with Leece after he was approached by PSG. READ ALSO: Napoli, Chelsea Meet To Negotiate...
Jude Bellingham Sidelined With Calf Injury, Set To Miss Key Matches
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to be sidelined after sustaining a calf injury during Friday’s training session. A statement from the club’s website titled “Bellingham Medical Report” confirmed the news. “Following tests carried out today on Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid’s medical team, the player has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg....
Arsenal Receives Ademola Lookman
Arsenal has received a major boost in their pursuit of the Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to Sky’s transfer expert Florian Plettenberg. The Nigerian forward is still very keen to join the French giants, but he has to play the waiting game, as a possible deal is currently stalling because both clubs have yet to reach an agreement. PSG are the 26-year-old’s...
Osimhen’s Demand Hinders Chelsea’s Move
Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea is threatened by the striker’s outrageous wage demand of £500,000 a week, Punch Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian international is expected to leave Napoli this summer after he reportedly handed a transfer request to the club. However, his move to Stamford Bridge largely depends on whether he would reduce his wage demands. Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the...
