Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Mourinho the Portuguese tactician who was recently let go by AS Roma remain out of job as former Chelsea manager reject offer from Al-Shabab. Mourinho the ‘Special One’ as fondly called is out of work after he was sacked by Italian club Roma in January. Saudi side Al-Shabab quickly made their move but, according to reports, Mourinho is not ready to move to the Middle East as he waits for better options. Italian champions Napoli are also keen on talking to the former Inter Milan manager, with the Portuguese determined to remain in Italy. Mourinho was spotted in Barcelona over…

Niger Tornadoes FC acting Technical Adviser Majin Mohammed is optimistic that the Ikon Allah boys will finish the current season on a high note as the Nigeria 🇳🇬 Premier Football League set to resume next weekend. Niger Tornadoes currently with six games unbeaten run to their credit since Majin took charge of the club two months ago, the Niger State born tactician believes that the 2017 and 2019 FA Cup finalist have what it takes to finish the 2023/2024 NPFL on a high note. “We are a work in progress, this season is very competitive, as you can see…

Amaju pinnick has affirmed that Jose Pesiero can win trophies like his compatriot Jose Mourinho. Amaju Pinnick the former NFF president and present CAF/FIFA board member is optimistic Nigeria can win trophies under Jose Peseiro Recall that In a bid to win trophies for Nigeria, the former NFF president went as far as meeting with many respected names including former Chelsea Boss, Jose Mourinho, to assist him in getting a good coach for Nigeria. Fortunately, Jose Peseiro was recommended by the special one who is a specialist in winning trophies. In his words, Pinnick said: “Football is the only language…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the financial rewards for participating nations at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON prize money) in Cote d’Ivoire. CAF revealed earlier that the winner of AFCON 2023 will take home $7 million for lifting the trophy while the runners-up will pocket $4 million. The two losing semi-finalists (two teams) will each receive $2.5 million. Further down the ranks, the losing quarter-finalists (four teams) will each receive $1.3 million. The eight teams knocked out in the round of 16 will get $800,000 each. The Super Eagles being…

DR. Congo sealed their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals after a decisive 3-1 victory over Guinea in Abidjan. DR. Congo continue their impressive winning record against Guinea as Sébastien Desabre’s men earn a fourth consecutive H2H win over the National Elephants. Having registered their first-ever knockout victory in AFCON’s current format against rivals Equatorial Guinea in the last 16, Kaba Diawara’s men knew another strong display was needed against DR Congo. The opening stages were played at a frantic pace, and after Yoane Wissa spurned a glorious early chance for the Leopards, Guinea were awarded a…

Peter Obi was in the stands as Nigeria Super Eagles defeated Angola in the quarter finals of the on going AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, stormed Abidjan, the capital of Cote d’Ivoire, to give support to the Super Eagles. Peter Obi with the supporters of Super Eagles in their match against Angola (Photo Credit: PoojaMedia) Obi’s arrival in Abidjan was initially confirmed by his Special Adviser, Valentine Ozigbo via X (Formally Twitter) He wrote: “Just arrived in Côte d’Ivoire with HE @PeterObi to support our soaring Super Eagles…

Ademola Lookman helped Nigeria book a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Angola, continuing their excellent quarter-final record, having lost only one of their previous 11 last-eight ties in the competition (Govima Sport Reports) Ademola Lookman & Nigeria Super Eagles continue their quest for the AFCON title as they edge out Angola in their quarter finals clash. The Black Sable Antelopes had already upset the odds by reaching the last eight of this tournament for the first time since 2010, and they gave their illustrious opponents a huge scare in the…

The 2023/2024 winter transfer window has closed with some players moving from one team to another. Check out below for the detailed list of all Premier League teams who signed or sold during the window. Arsenal In None Out Tyreece John-Jules – Derby, loan Miguel Azeez – Atletico Baleares, undisclosed Zane Monlouis – Reading, loan Charles Sagoe Jr – Swansea, loan Lino Sousa – Aston Villa, undisclosed Khayon Edwards – Leyton Orient, loan Zane Monlouis – Reading, loan Mika Biereth – Sturm Graz, loan Alex Runarsson – released Aston Villa In Kosta Nedeljkovic – Red Star Belgrade £7.8m Joe Gauci…

Osimhen the Nigerian International and Napoli Star Striker has revealed what made him a warrior on the pitch ahead of Nigeria’s important clash against Angola later today by 6pm. Victor Osimhen the African footballer of the year disclosed what made him a warrior, the striker his words said: “When I lost my mom it was very difficult for my family. The following month my dad lost his job, things were very tough for my family and for my sister. We had to work hard to sell bottled water in the streets of Lagos, just to put food on the table…

Arsenal and Sobha Realty (pronounced: Sho-ba) have today announced a new long-term vision for their partnership which sees the Dubai-based luxury real estate developer become the club’s first ever training ground naming rights partner. Arsenal FC announced via the club’s website (www.arsenal.com) From today, the training ground will be known as Sobha Realty Training Centre. As part of the same agreement, Sobha Realty becomes a Principal Partner of Arsenal and the official training kit sleeve partner for the club’s men’s and women’s teams. The partnership will see Arsenal benefit from Sobha Realty’s unrivalled expertise in property and real estate to…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr outclassed Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in a club friendly played yesterday as the Saudi’s ran riot winning by 6 goals to nothing. Al-Nassr superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo watched on with excitement as his team hammered Inter Miami 6-0 in a club friendly on Thursday night. Ronaldo was not in the squad for the match because of injury, but was in the stands to support his team mates. Messi was in the stands too, but was introduced very late in the second half, as part of a contractual obligation. Ronaldo could be seen laughing and…

Asisat Oshoala the Nigerian international and current African women’s Footballer of the Year has joined American club Bay FC  striker from Barcelona Women for an undisclosed fee. Asisat Oshoala the 29-year-old, who was named African Women’s Footballer of the Year for a sixth time in December, has signed a deal until 2026 with the option of a third year with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. Oshoala won four league titles, the Champions League twice and eight domestic cups during five years in Spain, where she had five months to run on her contract with the Catalan club. “Asisat…