Football World Mourns George Baldock’s Death
George Baldock, a Greece international and Panathinaikos player, passed away on Thursday, shocking Greek fans, who came to pay their respects. The 31-year-old English-born right-back—a former Sheffield United stalwart in the Premier League—was found dead on Wednesday evening in a swimming pool at his home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada. “We can confirm that George has sadly passed away....
Arokodare Hopeful Of Eagles Call-Up
Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has said that he is optimistic that he will eventually get an invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation. Arokodare has been in free-scoring form at Genk this season. The 23-year-old hitman has produced six goals in ten Jupiler League appearances this season. His impressive returns ensures that he sits pretty at the top of the Jupiler Pro League...
Klopp Secures New Job After Liverpool Exit
Jurgen Klopp, the former manager of Liverpool, will take on a new role at Red Bull as Global Head of Soccer, according to Sky Germany. Klopp, who has been out of work since leaving Anfield in the summer, will begin in the new role on January 1, 2025. It is understood he has already signed a long-term contract. Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen...
AFCON Qualifier: Iheanacho, Ejuke, Osayi-Samuel Arrives Uyo Today
Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidera Ejuke, as well as Bright Osayi-Samuel, are expected to arrive at the Super Eagles’ Uyo camp on Wednesday (today). The team’s Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base came alive on Tuesday following the arrival of the majority of the invited players. 20 players trained at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday night. Iheanacho,...
2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Camp Swells As Ndidi, Boniface, Chukwueze, Others Arrive
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Boniface, and Samuel Chukwueze breezed to Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Tuesday. The quartet of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, and Benjamin Tanimu also arrived at the team’s Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base early Tuesday morning. Nine out of the 23 invited players are now in camp. READ ALSO: NPFL: Abdallah Exhilarated By...
NPFL: Abdallah Exhilarated By Kano Pillars Victory
The technical advisor for Kano Pillars, Usman Abdallah, has complimented his team's performance in their victory over Sunshine Stars. Abdallah stated that his players showed their character in returning to winning ways. Ahmed Musa’s brace earned Kano Pillars maximum points in the matchday five encounter. READ ALSO: Ahmed Musa, Sheu Abdullahi Returns To Kano Pillars Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has praised...
Enyimba FC Victorious Over Katsina Utd After Floodlight Drama
Enyimba International Football Club concludes their match against Katsina Utd at the Enyimba stadium in Aba, finishing 3-0 against the visitors. The game was a continuation of Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match. Enyimba was winning 3-0 on Sunday evening courtesy of goals from Ekene Awazie, Ifeanyi Ihekeleme and Kalu Nweke but the floodlights went off at 75 minutes of...
Flamingos Lands In Dominican Republic For U-17 Women’s W’Cup
The Flamingos arrived at their camp site in Santo Domingo for a two-week intensive exercise ahead of the 2024 U17 Women’s World Cup finals. The team departed the country on Tuesday after receiving pep talks from NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, who visited their hotel. Flamingos are lodged in Group A alongside host...
EPL: Rudiger Hails Chelsea’s Palmer, Jackson
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has singled out Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer for special praise. Rudiger, a former Chelsea player, described Jackson and Palmer as'very good players’. The Germany international spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend. Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger has singled out Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer for special...
Ahmed Musa, Sheu Abdullahi Returns To Kano Pillars
Nigerian internationals Ahmed Musa and Sheu Abdullahi have returned to Kano Pillars on short-term contracts for the 2024/25 NPFL. Both players were pictured at the training ground of the former champions on Thursday ahead of their NPFL match-day five home game against Sunshine Stars. “Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Nazir Laja, and the rest of the squad trained ahead of the NPFL...
