Osimhen Turns Down Al-Hilal €40 Million Offer
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declined a new, huge offer from Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal, choosing to stay in Europe as interest from elite teams grows. Al Hilal, who recently appointed former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as manager, had made Osimhen their top transfer priority ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In an effort to lure...
Galatasary To Sign Osimhen After Saudi Rejection
Galatasaray has stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after he declined to sign with Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Turkish champions have submitted a formal contract proposal to Osimhen, who recently concluded his on loan at the Istanbul club from Napoli, according to reports from transfer insider Fabrizio...
David Beckham To Receive Knighthood Award From King Charles
According to reports on Friday, David Beckham is scheduled to be knighted by King Charles III next week in honour of his football accomplishments and his long history of charitable work. The former England football captain will reportedly be named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, according to the BBC and other media outlets. Beckham will join the ranks of other...
Nigeria Hosts Russia In First-Ever Encounter
The first-ever senior-level meeting between Russia and Nigeria will take place on Friday night at the storied Luzhniki Stadium. The international friendly promises intrigue, with both sides looking to test their mettle under vastly different circumstances. For the hosts, this match represents another step in their effort to remain competitive on the international stage, having been sidelined from official tournaments since...
Ancelotti’s Brazil Stumble To Goalless Draw Against Ecuador In World Cup Qualifiers
Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as Brazil’s head coach ended in frustration on Thursday, as his side was held to a 0-0 draw by Ecuador in the South American World Cup qualifiers — a result that adds early pressure on the Italian tactician. Brazil struggled to find a breakthrough against Ecuador’s disciplined and compact defence. In the first half, clear-cut opportunities were scarce,...
Al Hilal Appoints Simone Inzaghi As New Head Coach After Inter Milan Exit
Simone Inzaghi was officially unveiled as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal on Thursday, just days after his Inter Milan side suffered a crushing defeat in the Champions League final. “The Italian genius is here,” Al Hilal announced on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, alongside a slick promotional video featuring the coach. “Welcome, Simone Inzaghi.” The former...
Flamingos To Face World Cup Opponents In Morocco
The Flamingos have been selected to play in Group D of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which will take place in Morocco later this year, along with Canada, France, and Samoa. The draws, which took place at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in the capital city of Rabat on Wednesday, saw the Flamingos pitted against North American side...
”Distractions Won’t Stop Falcons From Giving Their Best” – Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade says that despite the distractions the team has faced recently, the players are prepared to give it their all in the 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco. Ajibade scored a brace as the Falcons beat Cameroon 2-0 in a friendly match at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Tuesday. It was the first time the team...
It’d Be A Disappointment If Osimhen Moves To Saudi Arabia – Mikel
John Obi Mikel has encouraged Victor Osimhen to prioritize a move to the Premier League rather than heading to Saudi Arabia, describing a transfer to the Middle East as premature. “I don’t want to see him in Saudi right now because he still has so much to offer in Europe. It would be a shame to see him go there,”...
Representing Nigeria Among The Best Choices Of My Career – Lookman
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has described his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria as one of the best choices he has made in his career. Lookman, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, had early success representing England at the youth level, playing in the European U-19 Championships and being part of the...
