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FG Set To Rebuild National Stadium Lagos

– John Owan-Enoh, Minister of Sports Development – By Taiwo Steven Sports Development Minister, John Owan-Enoh, has said that the Federal Government might pull down the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, to rebuild and bring it to a functional state. Own-Enoh, who had earlier said he would go ahead with the planned concession of the facility, noted that the government would only take the path… []

Transfer: FC Barcelona Confirms Signing Oriol Romeu From Girona

— Oriol Romeu — By Taiwo Steven Defensive midfielder, Oriol Romeu has left Girona for FC Barcelona, this was confirmed by the club (Barcelona). Since Sergio Busquets exited the club this summer following the expiration of his contract, the Catalan Giants have been on the lookout for a suitable replacement. Romeu, a former La Masia graduate, seemed to tick the box for the Barca management… []

World Record Holder, Tobi Amusan, Set A New Record, Wins 100m Hurdles At Silesia Diamond League

– Tobi Amusan – By Taiwo Steven 

Why Dusan Vlahovic Is A Must For PSG

— Dusan Vlahovic — By Taiwo Steven PSG continue to be linked with a number of big-name strikers, but there’s a lot to consider in all this. Firstly, the future of Kylian Mbappe will be key and at this moment in time it still seems unlikely that Real Madrid and PSG will be able to agree a deal for Mbappe this summer, but we’ll see… []

Barcelona President, Laporta Says “Vitor Roque’s Deal Is Done; Now We Need Three More”

– Barcelona President, Joan Laporta – By Taiwo Steven  The young attacker is arriving from Athletico Paranaense. Laporta said: “Inigo Martinez and Ilkay Gundogan are two players wanted by Xavi. For Victor Roque we can say that it’s done. We lack a right-back and we’re working on it. And then we want to reinforce the midfield with a couple of items” Laporta says they’re able… []

Three More Players To Leave Arsenal After Arteta Signs Rice, Timber

  – Arsenal players – By Taiwo Steven Three more players may leave Arsenal after the club agreed deals for West Ham captain, Declan Rice and Ajax’s Jurrien Timber. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, while speaking on Caught Offside. According to Romano, the likes of Nicolas Pepe, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey, are facing the exit door. “I expect now will… []

Pulisic Goes To AC Milan, Aubameyang To Middle East As Chelsea Set To Sell Seven Players [See full list]

– Chelsea Team – By Taiwo Steven  Chelsea Football club are reportedly interested in selling another seven of its players this summer window, with the likes of Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on that list. According to Standard Sport, the Blues are already looking at over £200 million in sales this summer and are keen to sell the likes of Pulisic, who could soon be… []

Brighton Demands £100m As Man- U And Chelsea Jostle For Moises Caicedo

– Moises Caicedo – By Taiwo Steven  Brighton have set an increased asking price of £100million for Chelsea and Manchester United target Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador international is expected to leave the club this summer, with the Seagulls publicly announcing that he’s available for transfer. Brighton rejected two bids of around £70m from Arsenal for Caicedo in January and fees in the summer window are… []

Nigeria Former U17 Player Bags One Year Imprisonment In Denmark For Sexual Assault

– Akinkunmi Amoo  – By Taiwo Steven  Nigeria’s former youth winger at the 2019 U-17 World Cup in Brazil, Akinkunmi Amoo, has been given a one-year jail sentence by his Danish club F.C. Copenhagen for sexual assault. The 21-year-old was given the verdict on Friday following the charge brought against him for sexually assaulting two women in Denmark and he vows to challenge the judgment… []

Latest Football Transfer News: Rice, Maddison, Osimhen, Rabiot, Salah, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Sancho, Torres.

– By Taiwo Steven West Ham have received a formal offer from Manchester City to sign England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, in a deal worth up to £90m. Tottenham are preparing to table an opening offer of £40m for Leicester playmaker James Maddison – but the Foxes want £60m for their 26-year-old England star. Napoli’s reported rejection of Paris St-Germain’s 100m euro (£86m) move for… []

Man United To Clear Out As Many As 13 Players This Summer Regardless Of Takeover

– Manchester United Team – By Taiwo Steven  It could be one of the biggest summer transfer windows in Manchester United’s recent history, and if Erik ten Hag wants to continue the good work he began last season, he needs to get to work. As many as 13 Red Devils stars could be sacrificed this summer as the Dutchman looks to ensure that the Old… []

Newcastle Rivals Arsenal For Palace Defender Marc Guehi

– Marc Guehi  – By Taiwo Steven Newcastle have joined the interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The England prospect has just completed an impressive season with Palace, bringing him to the attention of bigger clubs. Arsenal chief Edu is interested in Guehi as he seeks a new centre-half addition. However, The Sun says Newcastle United are also keen and are preparing an offer… []

Another Chelsea Star Leaves The Club To Join Saudi Pro League For £20m

– Kalidou Koulibaly – By Taiwo Steven  He becomes the latest big name star to move to Saudi Arabia this summer. The Saudi Pro League clubs are eying big money moves for star players from all over Europe. They have already signed Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, Ngolo Kante from Chelsea and Ruben Neves from Wolves to name a few. Several other high-profile players have… []

Napoli Under Pressure Over Osimhen’s Transfer 

– Victor Osimhen – By Taiwo Steven  Napoli may be playing a hard-to-get game as it concerns the transfer of Victor Osimhen, but transfer experts said the pressure is on the Serie A champions to sell the striker this summer. Osimhen, 24, has a contract with Napoli till June 2025, but should he not sign a new deal as proposed by the club, his transfer… []

Ovations As Victor Osimhen Returns To His Former Primary School In Olusosun

– Osimhen in a group photograph with pupils of Olusosun Primary School  Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen paid a visit to his home community as he spends the off-season in Lagos. In some photos shared on his Instagram account, the Nigerian international visited his primary school in the Olusosun community in Oregun. Captioning the photos, Osimhen wrote, ‘’Oregun!!! Thank You For The Warm Welcome, I sincerely… []

“Keep Working Hard And Break New Grounds”- George Weah Encourages Osimhen

– Osimhen – By Ademola Idris As Nigeria tackled Sierra Leone in the Day 5 game of their group for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, President George Oppong Weah of Liberia who seated in the presidential box of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Paynesville could not stop singing the praises of Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen. Following his excellent season in which he… []

Pathetic Story Of A Young Nigerian Footballer, Ahmed Bala Who Lost Sweden Chance Over Uncontrolable Emotions

– Ahmed Bala & his Manager  Ahmed was once a player at Triple 44 Academy Ibadan. One of the fastest football players in the academy, extremely quick and skillful. Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo, once described him as highly talented footballer in a video. Kanu said, Ahmed reminds him of legendary speedster Tijani Babangida. Last year, Bala went to a developmental camp in Germany for… []

TIMI ADEKUNLE – UK-Born Nigerian Football Rising Star

– Timi Adekunle From era to era, season to season and player to player, many Nigerian nationals have done the country proud on the European football scene by their exemplary feats on the field of play, across big professional leagues. To put a timeframe, it will not be less than past three decades to date that Nigerian flag is being proudly raised across Europe by… []

How Lionel Messi Beat Kylian Mbappe To Become 2023 Laureus World Sportsman Of The Year

– Lionel Messi Lionel Messi wins Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Paris. Messi, who attended the event with wife Antonela Roccuzzo, had been up against fellow Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe for the award. Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, tennis legend Raphel Nadal, NBA icon Stephen Curry and record-breaking pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis had also been nominated. Messi won the award after leading… []

U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets Face Burkina Faso In Quarter-Finals

– Nigeria U-17 Team  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria. Burkina Faso sealed a place in the last eight after defeating defending champions 2-1 in Annaba. The Young Stallions finished second in Group C behind Mali. Nigeria also finished second in Group B after coming from behind twice to beat South… []