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Super Eagles Keeper, Maduka Okoye Banned Over Illegal Betting

–– Super Eagles goal keeper, Maduka Okoye By Ademola Familua Super Eagles of Nigeria and Udinese Football Club of Italy goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been banned for two months for illegal betting. According to Italian news outlet, Football Italia, on Tuesday the punishment follows an investigation into suspicious betting activity during Udinese’s 2-1 win over Lazio on March 11, 2024. Okoye received a yellow card for time-wasting… []

New Osimhen Galatasaray Jersey Breaks Sales Record

— Victor Osimhen in Galatasaray jersey By Adeola Idris The new Galatasaray jersey of Victor Osimhen carrying the five stars has broken sales record in the history of the club with fans very positive that the striker will stay put at the Turkish champions after several weeks of uncertainties. Joyous Galatasaray fans have taken to social media to declare that “Osimhen is here”. According… []

Transfer: Romanian club, CFR Cluj Bids For Omeruo

—– Kenneth Omeruo By Stephen Taiwo Nigeria defender, Kenneth Omeruo has been linked with a move to Romanian club, CFR Cluj. Omeruo has been without a club since leaving Turkish Super Lig outfit, Kasimpasa in February. The centre-back’s contract was terminated by mutual consent. CFR Cluj have expressed interest in the 31-year-old, according to transfermarkt. Omeruo has also been linked with clubs in Turkey and… []

Uncertain Future: AC Milian May Do Away With Chukwueze Soon

— Samuel Chukwueze By St. Johnson Adegboyega Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is currently facing an uncertain future at Italian Serie A side AC Milan, with reports linking him with a summer move following an underwhelming spell at the Giuseppe Meazza. The 26-year-old Nigerian has been put on sale by the Rosonerri, as they source for some much-needed funds to facilitate a major squad rebuild… []

Transfer: “Osimhen needs to make sacrifices over his next move” Jay Jay Okocha Advises

— Jay-Jay Okocha, Victor Osimhen By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has advised striker Victor Osimhen on his next move during the summer transfer window. Osimhen’s future with Galatasaray is currently unknown. The 26-year-old joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli last year. His loan deal with the Turkish Super Lig champions expired at the end of May. Osimhen… []

Female Footballer Collapses, Dies During Match

–Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia By Bunmi Onakan A 15-year-old female footballer, Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia collapsed and d!ed during a football match in Mexico. She had been playing for Chivas Lcz against Toriz in the final of a girls’ tournament on Saturday. Atziri reportedly collapsed in the 72nd minute of the match due to a suspected heat stroke. The match was reported to have been… []

Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Chinedu Obasi’s Former Coach Passes Away

–— Late Sven-Goran Eriksson By St. Johnson Adegboyega Swedish gaffer, Sven-Goran Eriksson, who was the former coach of Super Eagles duo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Chinedi Obasi, has passed away. The former England manager—where he managed the likes of Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerard, David Beckham—died at the age of 76, after being diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. During his coaching time, the Swede managed a few Nigerian players,… []

“How My Mother Pressurised Me To Drop Football For School”– Super Eagles’ Samuel Chukwueze Reveals

— Chukwueze and mother By St. Johnson Adegboyega Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that his mother still wants him to study medicine or pharmacy despite his success in football career. Over the years football has gained more recognition, especially because of the rapid influx of money into the game. Many parents now send their children to football academies to learn to play football… []

Chelsea Star, Raheem Sterling Refuses To Leave Maresca’s Team

— Raheem Sterling By Steven Taiwo Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling does not want to leave the club despite reportedly being declared surplus for requirement. He has no desire to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, according to Givemesport. The player released a statement shortly before Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City on Sunday, restating his commitment and dedication to the club. Sterling has not been… []

“I Almost Killed Myself When My Ex-Wife Left” – Ex-Super Eagles Star Opens Up

— Idah Peterside ( then and now) By Adeola Idris Former Nigerian international goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has revealed the deeply personal struggles he faced after his former wife left him. Peterside, who retired from football in 2002, transitioned into a new career as a television pundit with SuperSport shortly after hanging up his boots. The former BBC Lions and Enyimba FC goalkeeper also started a… []

Top Five Favourites To Win 2024 Ballon d’Or

— The Ballon D’or trophy By Muyiwa Akinola The arrangement of the 2024 Ballon d’Or power rankings has changed slightly after the 2024 European Championship and Copa America finals. Before the two tournaments, Vinicius Junior was rated as the number one player in the 2024 Ballon d’Or power rankings meaning that he was the favourite to win the prestigious football award. Most football enthusiasts saw him as… []

English Club, Chelsea Announces Signing Son of Nigeria’s 1994 World Cup Star

— Landon Emenalo By Adeola Idris Landon Emenal the son of the former Nigerian international is said to be an exciting and creative midfielder who can play under intense pressure His father was a member of the Nigerian national team squad that played at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. English Premier League side Chelsea have announced the intake of new academy… []

2024 Paris Olympic Games: Again!!! FIFA Ignores Nigerian Referees

— FIFA FIFA has once again ignored Nigerian Referees for International competition at all levels, this time with no Nigerian Referee on the list of officials for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. In a recent announcement, the FIFA Referees Committee announced the appointment of match officials from across the globe for the upcoming Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024, with representation from Africa just… []

PSG, Arsenal In Hot Race To Sign Osimhen

— Victor Osimhen By Femi Ojo Victor Osimhen is a highly sought-after player, and some Arsenal fans are hopeful that he will join their club. While the Gunners have been the highest scorers in the Premier League this season, it’s widely acknowledged that they still require a leading striker. This is why they have been linked with moves for Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres, among… []

Impressive Profile Of The Most Decorated African Female Fighter, DSP Lovethpatra Ekufu aka Nigerian Terminator

— Lovethpatra Ekufu (Nigerian Terminator) By Adeola Idris She is a Professional two time kickboxing and MMA world Champion. She is a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Police Force. DSP Lovethpatra is the First African Female Fighter in Africa and Nigeria in history to win kickboxing and MMA World Championship title belts. She is the Most Decorated African Female Fighter at the world stage. DSP… []

Napoli Considers Bayer’s Victor Boniface As Potential Replacement For Osimhen

— The Victors, Osimhen and Boniface By Femi Ojo The reigning Italian champions, Napoli have set their sights on Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s striking sensation, Victor Okoh Boniface, as a top candidate to fill the potential void left by Victor Osimhen, as per Soccernet.NG. Osimhen, a key figure for Napoli, has been at the center of transfer rumors linking him to several top European clubs, including Chelsea, Paris… []

Nigeran Footballer Kayode Olanrewaju Distressed Over Wife’s Excesses, Accused Her Of Fraud, Adultery Involving Pastor Tobi

— Kayode Olanrewaju By St. Johnson Adegboyega Nigerian professional footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju is distressed at the moment. The skillful footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Gençlerbirliği is no more enjoying his once cherished matrimony as his wife, Ezinne Dora Kayode has been embroiled in a scandal involving fraud, adultery, and abduction. Unknown to her husband, Ezinne Kayode deceived him about her age at the time of marriage… []

Fans Urge NFF To Make Finidi George Permanent Coach As Nigeria Beats Ghana First Time In 18 Years

– Finidi George By St. Johnson Adegboyega In the much-anticipated clash between Nigeria and Ghana, dubbed the “jollof derby,” the Super Eagles emerged victorious with a hard-fought 2-1 win over their rivals, the Black Stars. Fans of the Super Eagles have rallied behind interim manager Finidi George, urging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to appoint him as the permanent successor to former manager Jose Peseiro…. []

Arsenal Fans Banned for Tragedy Chanting After FA Cup Incident with Liverpool

– Arsenal logo By Femi Ojo Three 18-year-old Arsenal supporters, identified as members of the notorious Ashburton Army, have been handed three-year bans from football following an incident during an FA Cup match against Liverpool. The bans come in response to the fans’ involvement in chanting that referenced a tragedy during the FA Cup fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool in January. The nature of the… []

Man Utd Miisses Out On Chance To Sign 16-year-old Wonderkid, Franco Mastantuono, For Cheap, Now On A £42m Release Clause

– Franco Mastantuono By Femi Ojo Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it clear that Manchester United will sign and develop youngsters into top players, but now one could be off the table. Manchester United have always been a club which prioritises signing young world-class potential players and developing players into stars as opposed to buying the finished article. This is something new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks keen… []