Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Trabzonspor Renew Interest in Genk’s Tolu Arokodare. Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have reignited their pursuit of Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare from Belgian side KRC Genk, Govima Sport reports. Arokodare has kicked off the new season in sensational form, finding the back of the net four times in just three league appearances for Genk. This impressive start has caught the attention of Trabzonspor, who are keen to bring the striker to Turkey. However, KRC Genk, former Belgian Pro League champions, have set a substantial price tag on Arokodare, demanding a fee of €10 million for the transfer. The…

Enyimba Strengthen Squad with Three New Signings Ahead of NPFL 2024/25 Season. Enyimba International Football Club has bolstered its ranks with the acquisition of three new players in preparation for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The club, widely known as the People’s Elephant, has confirmed the signing of Moses Adukwu, Anita Chigozie, and Asibe Nathaniel. These players have joined the Aba-based giants from various clubs across the league. Moses Adukwu arrives from Plateau United, Anita Chigozie from Sporting Lagos, and Asibe Nathaniel from Coal City FC. This recruitment drive comes in response to the departure of…

Falconets Set to Take on Australia in World Cup Warm-Up. The Nigeria U-20 women’s team, known as the Falconets, are gearing up for a friendly match against Australia as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Having fully recovered from their long journey, the Falconets are ready to face the Australians in what promises to be a challenging encounter. The match, which will be held at the Club Banco de la República in Bogotá, Colombia, is scheduled for Friday at 10 am local time (4 pm Nigeria time). This is the first…

Enzo Maresca Clarifies Squad Situation and Updates on Sterling and Chilwell. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided clarification on the status of his squad amid reports of an overcrowded roster. Addressing concerns, Maresca emphasised that he is only working with a core group of 21 players, despite rumours suggesting he is managing 42. “I repeat again. I am not working with 42 players. I am working with 21 players. Today’s session was with 20 players, yesterday 21. The other 15-20 are training apart. I don’t see them. It’s not a mess like it looks from outside. Absolutely not,” Maresca…

Sunshine Stars Adopt Dipo Dina Stadium as Temporary Home Ground. Sunshine Stars have selected the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode as their temporary home ground for the upcoming 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This decision comes after the club’s original venue, the Akure Township Stadium, failed to meet the required standards set by the NPFL. As a result, the Owena Waves will relocate to the Dipo Dina Stadium for their home matches, starting with their season opener against Bayelsa United. The shift to Ijebu Ode is seen as a necessary move to ensure compliance with league…

Boniface Faces Potential Suspension for Unsportsmanlike Gesture. Victor Boniface may be forced to sit out Bayer Leverkusen’s opening Bundesliga match of the season against Borussia Mönchengladbach, as he faces a possible suspension. The Nigerian international is under investigation for an unsportsmanlike gesture during Die Werkself’s German Super Cup victory against VfB Stuttgart last weekend. The incident has attracted the attention of the German Football Association (DFB), which is currently reviewing the matter. If found guilty, Boniface could be sanctioned, leading to his absence from the highly anticipated season opener. This development would be a significant blow for Leverkusen,…

Nigeria Defeated by Austria at IHF Women’s Under-18 World Championship. Nigeria’s Women’s Under-18 Handball team suffered a heavy defeat against Austria, losing 33-14 in a classification match at the IHF Women’s Under-18 Handball World Championship. The match, part of the President’s Cup, took place on Tuesday in Chuzhou, China. The Nigerian side, coached by Shittu Adewunmi Agboola, struggled to find their footing throughout the game. In the first half, Nigeria managed only 8 goals while their Austrian opponents netted 17, reflecting their inability to capitalise on scoring opportunities. The second half saw no improvement for the Nigerian team,…

Jannik Sinner Cleared of Wrongdoing After Failed Drug Tests. Men’s world number one tennis player, Jannik Sinner, has been cleared of any fault or negligence by an independent tribunal following two failed drug tests in March, according to the International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) on Tuesday. The tribunal accepted Sinner’s explanation that the anabolic agent clostebol had inadvertently entered his system through a member of his support team during massages and sports therapy. The team member had been using an over-the-counter spray containing clostebol to treat a small wound on their own skin, which subsequently contaminated Sinner. Despite…

FC Ebedei Break 12-Year Jinx to Reach Optima Energy Gold Cup Semi-Final. In a historic achievement, FC Ebedei have broken a 12-year jinx by advancing to the semi-finals of the 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup. Joining them in the final four are defending champions Beyond Limits, Shooting Stars, and Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC of Benin. Beyond Limits secured their spot with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Ijebu United, finishing top of Group A with 9 points. ASVO FC, after a challenging start, claimed second place in the group with 4 points…

Maduka Okoye Signs New Udinese Contract Until 2028. Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has committed his future to Udinese by signing a contract extension that will keep him at the Serie A club until 30 June 2028. The 23-year-old’s new deal puts an end to recent speculation about his future, securing his place as a key figure for the Zebras. Okoye joined Udinese in 2023 from English Championship side Watford and quickly established himself as one of the top-performing goalkeepers in the Italian top flight. Last season, Okoye featured in 22 league matches, consistently delivering outstanding performances that…

Wolves Submit Loan Offer for Arsenal Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a formal bid to secure the services of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal. The proposal, submitted on Monday, includes an option for Wolves to make the move permanent in 2025. Ramsdale, 26, has seen limited playing time at Arsenal since the arrival of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, who initially joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford in 2023 before making his move permanent. Ramsdale, who was signed by Arsenal from Sheffield United for £24 million in 2021, made just 11 appearances last…

Juventus Dominate Como 3-0 in Thiago Motta’s Managerial Debut Juventus started their Serie A campaign with an emphatic 3-0 victory over newly promoted Como, marking Thiago Motta’s first competitive game in charge of the Turin giants. Belgian forward Samuel Mbangula and American winger Timothy Weah shone in a dominant first-half display. Mbangula, 20, made an impressive debut by opening the scoring with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Weah followed up with a well-taken goal, converting a cross from Kenan Yildiz to double the lead before the break. Andrea Cambiaso rounded off the performance with…