Arsenal Confirm Lokonga Signing From Anderlecht
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, landing him on a permanent deal from Anderlecht. Talks between the Gunners and Anderlecht had been ongoing for several weeks and after finally settling on a transfer fee the deal has now officially been confirmed, with the midfielder putting pen to paper on a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium. READ...
2022 WCQ Playoffs: Eagles Will Silence Ghana In Kumasi – Ike Shorunmu
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has hailed the spirit and the determination of the players in camp in Abuja ahead of the big clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana in a 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff. Recall that Nigeria will face the Black Stars on Friday, March 25 before hosting the return leg at the...
Man City Must Keep Winning To Fend Off Liverpool – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City has warned his side to keep winning every game in the Premier League if they are to fend off Liverpool this season. The city was sublime in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Manchester United at the Etihad. The victory restored City’s six-point lead over Liverpool, although the Reds have a game in hand. The two contenders will meet...
2023 AFCON Qualifiers: “Our Players In High Spirit Ahead Nigeria Clash’” — Sierra Leone FA
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA)says the Leone Stars are in high spirit as they get set to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria, in their first game of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers inside the MKO Abiola Stadium Abuja on Thursday. Players and off...
Ighalo Removed From Man United Squad Over Coronavirus Fears
Former Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo is not part of Manchester United’s squad, travelling to Spain for a training camp. Ighalo has been left out over fears that he could be denied entry back into the UK because of the coronavirus outbreak. Recall that Ighalo only arrived last week from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua on a six-month loan deal. There are currently three...
Benitez: Man City In Better Position To Win EPL Title
Former Real Madrid manager, Rafa Benitez, believes Manchester City have a greater advantage to win the Premier League title over Liverpool and Arsenal this season. He made this known on the backdrop of both Liverpool and Arsenal dropping points at the weekend to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively. However, in a chat with Sky Sports, Benitez said that there will be...
NPFL Fines Niger Tonardoes For Security Breach
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has fined Niger Tonardoes N3m for failing to provide adequate security in their home game against Rangers last weekend. The Ikon Allah Boys fell to a 2-0 defeat against Rangers. Tornadoes, according to the NPFL breached its framework by also failing to control their fans. The Minna club have 48 hours to appeal this decision. The...
EPL: Mikel Obi Reveals How Mourinho Converted Him To Defensive Midfielder
Chelsea legend, John Obi-Mikel has revealed how Jose Mourinho converted him to a defensive midfielder. Mikel played under Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea. The former Super Eagles captain usually played as a number 10 for Nigeria’s national team and Lyn Oslo. However, Mourinho, who is now the manager of AS Roma, converted Obi Mikel into a defensive midfielder at Chelsea. Speaking...
Rudi Garcia Hails Osimhen’s Selflessness Over Win Against Sassuolo
Napoli manager Rudi Garcia has heaped plaudits on Victor Osimhen for the forward’s selflessness in the club’s 2-0 win against Sassuolo on Sunday night. Osimhen opened scoring for the Partenopei from the spot in the first half. The Nigeria international had the chance to score his second of the game when the Serie A champions were awarded another penalty later in...
”I Hope Osimhen Doesn’t Go To Saudi” – Mikel
Given the Blues' intention to sign a new striker this summer and the Saudi Pro League's interest, Mikel Obi hopes they will not lose out on Victor Osimhen once more. Chelsea were in talks to sign Osimhen in the closing stages of the transfer window last summer but were unable to agree a deal with Napoli for the striker. The Blues...
