Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Arsenal Announce Departure of 22 Players (Govima Sports Report). Arsenal Football Club has announced that 22 players will be leaving the club at the end of their contracts this summer. The Premier League club confirmed the departures in a statement released on Monday. The statement read: “We are saying goodbye to the following men’s players and scholars, and have also included the three women’s players we have previously announced will also be departing.” The players set to leave, listed in alphabetical order, are: – Mauro Bandeira – Omari Benjamin – Luis Brown – Catalin Cirjan – Noah Cooper…

Siasia Raises Concerns Over Osimhen’s Absence for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Former Super Eagles head coach Samson Siasia has expressed concerns about the impact of Victor Osimhen’s absence on Nigeria’s chances in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. Osimhen, who plays for Napoli, has been ruled out of the two crucial games due to an injury. Siasia believes that the absence of the prolific striker could pose significant challenges for the Super Eagles. “It will be difficult for the Super Eagles as they will be without a key player (Osimhen), and…

Anthony Martial Waves  Goodbye to Manchester United After Nine Seasons At The Old Trafford Stadium. Forward Anthony Martial has confirmed his departure from Manchester United after nine seasons at the club. The Frenchman, who was once the most expensive teenager in the world when he signed for United from Monaco for £36 million in 2015, struggled to meet the high expectations set for him. Martial, 28, scored 90 goals in 317 appearances for United. However, his last game for the club was a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on December 9. Following groin surgery in January, he returned to…

Lazio President “Lotito” Has Spoken About Daichi Kamada Contract Negotiation, Says Club Won’t Be Blackmailed. Lazio President Claudio Lotito has made a bold statement regarding Daichi Kamada’s contract extension, revealing that the Japanese midfielder requested an additional €2.5 million as a signing fee. Lotito, known for his firm stance on negotiations, asserted that the club will not be coerced into meeting such demands. “Nobody can blackmail us,” Lotito told Corriere. “We will send away all the mercenaries.” In light of this development, it appears that Crystal Palace is on the verge of securing Kamada’s signature. Reports indicate that…

Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, 6 Others to Arrive Super Eagles Camp Today. Eight more Super Eagles players are set to join the national team’s camp today in Uyo as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa. Ademola Lookman, who recently scored a hat-trick to secure Atalanta’s first UEFA Europa League Cup, will be among the new arrivals. Joining Lookman will be Maduka Okoye, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Paul Onuachu. These players are expected to link up with the 15 early arrivals already in camp, bringing the squad closer to…

Startimes/NPFL Round-Up: Gombe United Relegated, Enyimba Thrashes Rivers United in Aba. Gombe United’s fate in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been sealed with relegation after a disheartening 2-0 home defeat to Sunshine Stars. Goals from Promise Awosanmi and Lucky Nwafor compounded Gombe United’s woes and ensured Sunshine Stars’ survival in the league. In a thrilling encounter in Aba, Enyimba FC, led by coach Yemi Olanrewaju, delivered a masterclass performance to dismantle Rivers United 4-1 at the Enyimba Stadium. This victory showcased Enyimba’s dominance and tactical prowess on the field. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s Rangers International secured a crucial point…

Ex-Everton Star Kevin Campbell “Very Unwell” in Hospital. Everton Football Club has sent a heartfelt “get well soon” message to their former striker Kevin Campbell, who is currently “very unwell” in hospital. The 54-year-old, who began his illustrious career at Arsenal, fell ill last week. “Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time. Sending all our love,” Everton said in a statement posted on social media platform X. Campbell rose through Arsenal’s youth ranks and made his debut in…

Great Britain Rugby Icon Rob Burrow Passes Away at 41. Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain rugby league great Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41. Burrow, who had been battling motor neurone disease (MND) since his diagnosis in late 2019, passed away three hours ago, as announced by Leeds Rhinos. Burrow’s diagnosis came just two years after he retired from a stellar 17-year career that included winning eight Super League Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges, and two Challenge Cups. The Leeds Rhinos called their former scrum-half “a true inspiration throughout his life, whether on the rugby…

Kylian Mbappe to Join Real Madrid on Free Transfer (Govima Sports Report). Kylian Mbappe has officially signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, following the expiration of his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) deal on 30 June. The France striker verbally agreed to the move in February and confirmed in May that he would leave PSG at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has now finalized terms with Real Madrid and will make the move to Spain when the La Liga transfer window opens on 1 July. Real Madrid is expected to announce the deal next week,…

Petro de Luanda Emerged Champions Of Basketball League Africa (BAL 2024) After Defeating Al Ahly-Ly to Clinch Title. Petro de Luanda emerged victorious in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final, defeating Al Ahly-Ly 107-94 on Saturday at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. This win marks Petro de Luanda’s first continental title since their 2015 triumph in the FIBA Africa Champions Cup held in their home city of Luanda. The Angolan champions faced a challenging first half, trailing 52-40 at the break. However, they orchestrated an impressive comeback in the third quarter, overturning the deficit and ending Al Ahly-Ly’s…

Jude Bellingham Reflects on Dream Season After Champions League Triumph with Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham expressed his immense joy and gratitude after concluding his first season with Real Madrid by lifting the Champions League trophy. The 20-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role in the final, setting up the second goal for Vinicius Jr as the Spanish giants secured a 2-0 victory over his former club, Borussia Dortmund, at Wembley. Reflecting on his remarkable debut season at the Bernabeu, where he scored 23 goals across all competitions, won the league title, and was voted La Liga’s player of the season, Bellingham…

NVBF President Musa Nimrod Applauds Development of Volleyball Leagues President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has expressed great satisfaction with the progress and high standards witnessed during the recently concluded phase one of the 2024 Division One and Two Nigeria Volleyball League. According to BSNSports, the phase, which commenced on 21st May, concluded on 1st June in Abuja. Speaking at the Multipurpose Hall of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday night, President Nimrod stated, “I am very pleased with the level of the game and we are improving yearly.” He further praised…