Martins, Joshua, Osimhen To Attend Troost-Ekong Celebrity Match
A star-studded group of celebrities are scheduled to play in the second Troost Ekong Foundation charity football match in Lagos next month, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. It includes former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, heavyweight boxing former champion Anthony Joshua, and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen. The charity event, themed “Play for Purpose,” will take place on Sunday, June 22,...
Juve’s Rejection Reignites Race For Osimhen
Several Italian sources have stated that the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has turned down the opportunity to join Juventus this summer, which has given Premier League powerhouses Arsenal and Manchester United an advantage in their pursuit of the player. Naples-based media Il Mattino and Radio Kiss Kiss report that the Nigerian forward has closed the door on a potential move...
‘Reduce The Squad Or I’ll’ Leave’ — Guardiola Warns Man City Management
Pep Guardiola has issued a stark warning to Manchester City, stating he may consider stepping down as manager if he is handed an oversized squad for the upcoming season. Following City’s 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday, the Spaniard opened up about the emotional strain of having to leave fully fit players out of the matchday squad. High-profile names such...
Ajibade Leads Falcons For Cameroon Friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has selected a 23-woman team for the forthcoming international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Rasheedat Ajibade, the team's captain, will lead the group in lieu of star forward Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala, one of Nigeria’s most decorated players, is a notable omission from the list as Madugu turns his attention to testing the...
Napoli Hope To Sign Lookman, Atalanta Demand €50m
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Napoli has identified Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as a top attacking target; however, if they hope to sign the 26-year-old, they will need to get past Atalanta's high €50 million asking price. According to Italian daily Il Mattino, the Partenopei are preparing a formal attempt to lure Lookman to the Diego Armando Maradona...
Galatasaray VP Kavukcu Confirms Club’s Commitment To Keeping Osimhen
Galatasaray Vice-President Abdullah Kavukcu has revealed that the Turkish club is fully committed to keeping Victor Osimhen, regardless of the financial cost involved. Kavukcu confirmed that the club is prepared to activate Osimhen’s release clause and cover his wages, as they look to secure the striker’s future at the club beyond his current loan deal. Osimhen, 27, joined Galatasaray on a...
Manchester United, Tottenham Battle For Redemption In Crucial Europa League Final
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will clash in Wednesday’s Europa League final, each desperate to rescue their disappointing seasons with not only a trophy but also a valuable place in next season’s Champions League. Both sides arrive in Bilbao under intense scrutiny, enduring their worst Premier League campaigns in decades. United currently sit 16th in the table, with Tottenham just...
U-20 AFCON: ”Nigeria Lacks Clinical Edge” – Coach
Nigeria U-20 head coach Aliyu Zubairu has admitted that the team's biggest weakness is still their inability to finish clinically in front of goal, even though they won a bronze at the recently concluded U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-1 on penalties in the third-place playoff after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Although the team had...
Osimhen Names Gala ‘The Best’ After 25th Title Triumph
Victor Osimhen has celebrated Galatasaray’s record-extending 25th Turkish Süper Lig title with a bold declaration following their comprehensive 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday. The Super Eagles hitman took to social media platform X to express his joy, writing, “What more can I say? We are the Best. @GalatasaraySK. God is the Greatest!” Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring streak, netting his seventh...
Ballon d’Or Ceremony Scheduled For September 22
The Ballon d'Or award ceremony will take place on September 22 this year, and for the first time, the number of awards for women and men will be equal, organizers confirmed on Monday. New awards have been introduced for women, including the best women’s goalkeeper, best young women’s player, and top women’s scorer in either a club or national team....
