Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Torino Joins Inter Milan In Race For Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Torino has joined Inter Milan in the race to sign Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. According to reports from mondoudinese, the Turin-based club is keen on securing Okoye’s services as they prepare for the possible departure of their current goalkeeper, Vanja Milinković-Savić. Milinković-Savić, who once played for Manchester United, is rumored to be leaving Torino, prompting the club to identify Okoye as a potential replacement. The 24-year-old Nigerian shot-stopper has garnered significant attention after a stellar season with Udinese. His exceptional performances in goal were instrumental in…

Asisat Oshoala Unfazed By ‘Group of Death’, Believes Falcons Will Qualify Against All Odds. Asisat Oshoala, the star forward of the Super Falcons, expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s chances of advancing past the group stage in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Despite being placed in a challenging Group C alongside world champions Spain, Brazil, and Japan, Oshoala remains confident in her team’s abilities. Under the leadership of head coach Randy Waldrum, the Super Falcons are set to face some of the toughest teams in women’s football. However, Oshoala believes the team is well-prepared and unafraid of the competition.…

Sports Minister Approves NFF’s Proposal for New National Team Coach (Govima Sports Report). In a significant move aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s national football team, the Minister for Sports, Senator John Enoh, has approved a proposal from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to hire a new coach. This decision follows a critical meeting between the sports ministry and the NFF hierarchy, which lasted nearly four hours earlier today. The outcome of the meeting includes an overhaul of the technical crew led by Finidi George. Finidi has been informed that he will step aside for a new head coach, who is…

Osinachi Keleb Nwubani Joins Bundesliga Club VfL Bochum. Osinachi Keleb Nwubani, an Irish-born Nigerian defender and former member of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, has secured a significant move to Bundesliga club VfL Bochum (As earlier reported by Africa Sport Network). At just 21 years old, Nwubani has signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year, marking a pivotal step in his burgeoning football career. Born in Ireland to Nigerian parents, Nwubani has emerged as one of the most promising talents in African football circles. His impressive performances with the Flying Eagles have now…

Stanley Nwabali’s Future Discussed Chippa United’s Goalkeeper  Coach Sean Louw, Affirming The Super Eagles GK Won’t Be Returning To The Club. Chippa United’s goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, has confirmed that Super Eagles stopper Stanley Nwabali will not be returning to the club. Nwabali’s future with the South African side has been uncertain since his impressive performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. Following Nigeria’s loss to the hosts, Ivory Coast, in the AFCON final, Nwabali continued to excel for Chippa United. He played a pivotal role in the team’s journey to the…

West Ham United Secure Signing of Brazilian Talent Luis Guilherme West Ham United have officially confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. The talented young player, born in 2006, joins the Premier League club in a deal worth €23 million, with an additional €7 million in potential add-ons. As part of the agreement, Palmeiras will also retain a 20% sell-on clause, ensuring they benefit from any future transfer of Guilherme. This significant investment by West Ham underscores their commitment to bringing in promising young talent in bid for future successes. Guilherme’s arrival definitely set the…

Edin Terzić Departs Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the departure of head coach Edin Terzić. The news comes after a successful tenure marked by significant achievements, including a DFB-Pokal victory and a recent appearance in the Champions League final. In a heartfelt message to the club’s supporters, Terzić expressed his deep gratitude and emotional connection to Borussia Dortmund. “Dear Borussians, even though it pains me greatly right now, I want to inform you that as of today, I will be leaving BVB. It was a tremendous honour to lead this great club to a DFB-Pokal victory and…

Flamingos Aim for World Cup Ticket, Set to Face Liberia in Decisive Clash. Nigeria’s U-17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, are set to continue their impressive campaign for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification as they host Liberia at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Friday evening. The match follows a dominant 4-1 victory in the first leg in Monrovia. Goals from Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, Shakirat Moshood, and substitute Blessing Ifitezue secured a convincing win for Nigeria in the first leg. Now, only 90 minutes stand between the 2022 bronze medallists and another World Cup appearance, this time…

CAF Announces Draw Date for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 4. The event will be held at the SuperSport studios in Johannesburg. CAF revealed that fifty-two countries will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each. These teams will compete for spots in the AFCON finals, set to be hosted in Morocco in 2025. The qualifiers are slated to begin in September 2024, where teams will battle for one…

EXCLUSIVE: Haaland & Pogba’s agent Pimenta on being ‘the queen of the transfer market by Pablo Gallego – Flashscore With Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba, and Matthijs de Ligt as clients, Rafaela Pimenta is one of the most influential agents in the football world. In this exclusive interview with Flashscore, she shares insights into her life, her collaboration with the late Mino Raiola, and her perspective on women in football business. Introduction to Rafaela Pimenta Pablo Gallego: Hello Rafaela, it’s a great honour to talk to you. Major newspapers often describe you as…

Ademola Lookman Named Atalanta’s Player of the Month. Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been voted Atalanta’s Player of the Month for both May and June, reflecting his stellar performances during this period. Lookman, 26, emerged victorious over teammates Gianluca Scamacca and Ederson to claim the individual accolade. His impressive stats for the two months include six goals and three assists, showcasing his vital contributions to the team. A former Leicester City player, Lookman’s crowning moment came in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. At the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, he scored a remarkable hat-trick, leading…

NPFL Match Day 36 Review: Plateau United Stuns Sporting Lagos, Shooting Stars Halt Rangers International. Action-packed matches marked Match Day 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), delivering surprises and thrilling moments across the league. Shooting Stars secured a vital victory against league leaders Rangers International. Christian Pyagbara’s 13th-minute header earned the Oluyole Warriors a crucial win, extending their impressive home unbeaten run to 10 games at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. In Lagos, Sporting’s hopes of avoiding relegation took a hit as they suffered a 1-2 defeat to visiting Plateau United. The away side took…