Super Falcons Midfielder Esther Onyenezide Joins Israeli Club Hapoel Jerusalem
Super Falcons midfielder, Esther Onyenezide has joined Israeli women’s club, Hapoel Jerusalem, ABN TV reports Onyenezide was signed from Spanish Iberdola outfit, Madrid CFF. The 21-year-old spent one season at Madrid CFF following her arrival from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL outfit, Robo Queens last summer. Onyenezide was part of Falconets squad to the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa...
U20 Women’s W’ Cup: Falconets Defeat South Korea
A late goal by Flourish Sabastine earned Nigeria’s Falcons victory against the Korea Republic at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. In a game where goal-scoring opportunities were far reaching, it was the Nigerian girls that made the most of theirs deep into stoppage time at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Bogota. Forward, Mary Lucky Mkpa could have ended...
Mbappe Made His First La Liga Goal In Real Madrid Win
Kylian Mbappe made his first La Liga goal for Real Madrid against Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu yesterday. After creating a number of chances in the first half, the France captain finally found the net in the 67th minute, sweeping the ball past the Betis goalkeeper with his left foot after a well-timed back-heel from Fede Valverde. Eight minutes later...
Osimhen Not Part Of Napoli’s Plans – Conte
Antonio Conte has reiterated that Victor Osimhen is no longer part of the club’s plans and will not be reintegrated into the first team. Osimhen was expected to leave the Partenopei during the transfer window after the striker requested to leave, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Lagos-born emerged as one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, having been linked with...
Osimhen Not Signed – Maresca Give Reasons
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has given an explanation for the team's inability to sign Victor Osimhen. The Blues pushed hard to sign Osimhen on transfer deadline day but were unsuccessful. Osimhen reportedly turned down several proposals from Chelsea. “We want players, but we want players that we decide, and then the condition has to be our condition,” said Maresca in a press...
“Liverpool Here To Win Title” – Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk, a Liverpool defender, has issued a strong warning to Manchester City and Arsenal over the title competition this season. Liverpool dominated Manchester United in Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League away triumph at Old Trafford. The Reds scored three goals without a reaction from the home side, handing their archrivals their second defeat in three meetings this season. Luis Diaz scored...
Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Suffers 75% Burns In Alleged Attack By Boyfriend
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is receiving treatment in hospital for 75 per cent burns after allegedly being set on fire by her boyfriend. Cheptegei had recently returned to Kenya following the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she represented Uganda in the marathon. Police have confirmed Cheptegei was attacked in her house in the western Trans Nzoia County, where she had...
Paul Onuachu Set To Return To Turkish League
Super Eagles Striker, Paul Onuachu is set to return to the Turkish Süper League, with Göztepe making a strong push to secure his signature. Trabzonspor, Onuachu’s former club, has been actively pursuing the Nigerian striker, aiming to bring him back after his impressive stint with the team, Soccernet.ng reports. Last season, Onuachu made a significant impact, scoring 17 goals in...
Falconets Loses 3-1 Against Germany
The Falconets, on Thursday, lost 1-3 to Germany in their second Group D match at the ongoing 2024 FIFA U- 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the match was played at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, Colombia. The Nigerian girls could not keep up with the pace of the German side in the...
Chelsea Still Eyes Victor Osimhen
Chelsea have not given up on the Victor Osimhen chase despite the Nigeria striker completing his loan move to Galatasaray on Tuesday. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the London club are still interested in the 25-year-old and are open to resuming talks in the future. Chelsea made a late attempt to sign Osimhen during the final hours of the summer...
