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Enyimba confident of positive result against Heartland

NewsDeskNgSep 7, 2024September 7, 20240

Enyimba technical adviser Olanrewaju Yemi has expressed his team’s readiness for the clash with Heartland. The People’s Elephant will lock horns with Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. Yemi acknowledged the Naze Millionaires’ desire to kick-start their campaign on a positive note. “I can say we...

Nigerian coach best for Super Eagles, no need for expatriate

NewsDeskNgSep 7, 2024September 7, 20240

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong is rooting for an indigenous coach to lead the team. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in June announced it will appoint an expatriate to lead the Super Eagles. The NFF recently failed in their attempt to appoint German Bruno Labbadia as head coach of the...

Man Utd director reveals why club sold Sancho, McTominay

NewsDeskNgSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

Manchester United’s sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has insisted Jadon Sancho was not forced out of the Premier League club against his will. Sancho joined Chelsea on a loan deal on transfer deadline day despite looking to have made his peace with United manager, Erik ten Hag, following their fall-out last...

‘Crazy’ – Man City midfielder, Gundogan reacts as Osimhen joins Galatasaray

NewsDeskNgSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, has branded Victor Osimhen’s move from Napoli to Galatasaray as “crazy”. The news of Osimhen’s loan agreement with the Turkish club was broken by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on social media. Gundogan, who has Turkish roots, simply commented and said: “wow… crazy”. Osimhen is set...

I’ll not change it for anything – Suarez names most beautiful moment of his career

NewsDeskNgSep 3, 2024September 3, 20240

Inter Miami striker, Luis Suarez, has pointed out the 2011 Copa America as his most beautiful moment with the Uruguay national team. The former Barcelona and Liverpool attacker said this at a news conference on Monday as he announced his response from international football. Recall that Suarez opened the scoring...

Transfer Deadline Day: No response from Osimhen as Toney undergoes Al-Ahli medicals

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is currently undergoing medical tests to complete his move to Saudi Pro League giants, Al-Ahli. The Saudi side approved for the medicals to be done in London. Meanwhile Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea delegation are still in Napoli trying to find a way for the Victor...

Labbadia yet to agree Super Eagles contract despite NFF announcement

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Bruno Labbadia is yet to sign any contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, despite an official announcement from the football house. The NFF in a statement on Tuesday morning, said Labbadia will become the next head coach of the national team. “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation...

Real Madrid team not balanced – Ancelotti reacts to 1-1 draw with Las Palmas

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has admitted his team is not balanced. Ancelotti stated this after a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas in LaLiga on Thursday night. It is the second consecutive draw the champions are playing this season. Los Blancos have recorded only five points from their opening three...

Arsenal drag Man United to court over fee for Obi-Martin

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Arsenal are set to drag Manchester United to court over the transfer of youngster, Chido Obi-Martin. Football journalist, Christopher Michel reports that Arsenal feels that Obi-Martin, a promising youngster in the Gunners’ academies, has joined the Red Devils in the right manner. He scored 32 goals and provided three assists...

JUST IN: Al Ahli agree €80m fee for Osimhen, player to sign £646,000-a-week deal

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Napoli have reached an agreement to sell Victor Osimhen. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the “club to club deal done for €75/80m total package.” Osimhen is set to sign a four-year contract at around £33.6m (€40m) a season – or £646,154 per-week – tax-free. A release clause will...