Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Daniel Daga Agrees to Transfer to Norwegian Club Molde. Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has agreed to join Norwegian club Molde. According to SCORENigeria, Daga has signed a pre-contract with the club and is expected to ink a professional contract upon turning 18 in January 2025. Daga’s move to Molde marks a significant step in his career, following his impressive performances with Nigeria’s youth teams. The young talent is highly regarded for his skills and potential, and Molde is keen to integrate him into their squad as soon as he becomes eligible for a professional contract. The…

Manchester United Confirm Injury Setbacks for Leny Yoro and Rasmus Højlund. Manchester United have officially announced that newly signed defender Leny Yoro will be sidelined for three months due to a foot injury. This news comes as a significant setback for the club, which had high hopes for the young defender’s immediate impact on the team. In addition to Yoro’s absence, United will also be without forward Rasmus Højlund for six weeks. Højlund has suffered a hamstring injury, further compounding the club’s injury woes. These injuries represent a considerable challenge for Manchester United as they navigate the upcoming…

Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Sevilla on Two-Year Deal. Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has officially joined Spanish La Liga side Sevilla FC. His arrival marks Sevilla’s fifth signing for the 2024/25 season, following the acquisitions of his Super Eagles teammate Chidera Ejuke, Peque, Saúl, and Sambi. Iheanacho has signed a two-year contract with Sevilla, with an option for a third year. He joins the club on a free transfer after his stint at Leicester City. The 27-year-old Nigerian striker, standing at 185 centimetres tall, began his professional career in 2014 in Nigeria. He made his move to Europe the following…

Super Falcons Exit Paris Olympics After Defeat to Japan. The Super Falcons of Nigeria have bowed out of the women’s football event at the 2024 Olympic Games following a 3-1 defeat to Japan. Japan quickly took control of the game, pinning Nigeria back early on. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made a superb save in the seventh minute to deny the Japanese an early goal. Despite Nnadozie’s efforts, Japan continued their dominance, with Osinachi Ohale making a crucial block nine minutes later. The pressure paid off for the Asian champions as Chelsea forward Maika Hamano handed her team the lead…

Kylian Mbappe Invests in French Ligue 2 Club Caen. In a significant development, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe has completed a takeover of Ligue 2 side Caen through his investment company, Interconnected Ventures. The acquisition, managed via Coalition Capital, marks a substantial personal investment of around €15 million (£12.6 million) by the French international. Coalition Capital, now the majority shareholder, replaces the previous American investment fund, Oaktree. Despite the takeover, Pierre-Antoine Capton, the current president of Caen’s supervisory board, retains a minority stake in the club. Capton expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating, “It is an incredible…

Nigeria Sports Minister John Enoh Blows Hot Over Favour Ofili Registration Blunder. In a recent development, Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Enoh, has expressed strong disapproval regarding the registration mishap involving sprinter Favour Ofili for the Paris Olympics. During his visit to the Games Village on 28 July 2024, Enoh held a candid session with Team Nigeria athletes and later had personal interactions to address their concerns directly. Favour Ofili, who reached out to Minister Enoh expressing her worries about her races, has faced issues before. Recalling her problems at the African Championships in Douala, Enoh had previously sought to…

IOC Orders Removal of Suspended Nigerian Boxer from Games Village. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to remove boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore from the Games Village at the Paris Olympics. Ogunsemilore, who was provisionally suspended for an out-of-competition doping violation involving the substance furosemide, will no longer be part of the event. The directive comes as part of the IOC’s stringent anti-doping measures aimed at maintaining fair play and integrity in the competition. Team Nigeria management has confirmed its compliance with the IOC’s directive. Ogunsemilore’s suspension has dealt a significant blow to the…

Paris Olympic 2024: Athletes Test Positive as COVID-19 Returns. Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and without fans due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, fears of the disease have resurfaced in Paris. The virus has forced some athletes to withdraw from events at the Paris Games and has led others to don masks once again. However, the current impact appears to be more limited compared to the situation in Tokyo. Several athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister. The re-emergence of the virus has prompted increased vigilance, though it has…

AFN Confirms Ofili’s Registration for Multiple Events Amid Controversy. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed shock and confusion regarding the omission of sprinter Favour Ofili’s name from the 100m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The reigning Nigeria 100m champion discovered her absence from the list of competitors and accused the AFN of deliberately omitting her from the event. In response, AFN Technical Director Samuel Onikeku stated that the federation had registered Ofili for the 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m relay. “We registered Ofili for the 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m relay. We don’t know how her…

Favour Ofili Misses Out on 100m at Paris Olympics Due to AFN Registration Oversight. National women’s champion Favour Ofili has announced that she will not be competing in the women’s 100 metres at the Paris Olympics due to an administrative oversight by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The 22-year-old sprinter shared this disappointing news via her Instagram page on Tuesday. Despite qualifying for the Olympic event by winning the national title in April, Ofili revealed that she was not registered to represent Nigeria in the race. Expressing her frustration, she wrote:…

OGC Nice Confirms Terem Moffi’s Long-Term Injury. French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice has confirmed that Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Terem Moffi, will be sidelined for an extended period. According to reports from France, Moffi sustained a serious injury during a team training session and subsequently underwent further medical tests to determine the extent of the damage. The club released a statement on its official website, detailing the nature of the injury: “Injured during training, Terem Moffi underwent further tests today. The results confirmed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.” In a show…

Opeyori Lost Opening Encounter Against Switzerland’s Kuenzi. Nigeria’s badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, faced a challenging start at the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing his first match 2-0 to Switzerland’s Tobias Kuenzi on Tuesday in the men’s singles event. Opeyori, 27, fought valiantly in the keenly contested encounter. The first set saw him put up a strong fight but ultimately losing narrowly with a score of 22-20. The second set, however, was more decisive, with Kuenzi securing a comfortable 21-14 victory. Despite this setback, Opeyori will have another opportunity to progress in the competition. He is set to return to…