Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter, Mohbad also known as Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba has passed on at 27 years old. Music executive Ovie shared the sad news on his X, formerly known as Twitter. on Tuesday evening. He wrote, “Confirmed. MohBad is dead. Sad, sad day.” He was formerly signed to Naira Marley’s “Marlian Records” and left the label in 2022. He was best known for his hit singles Ponmo, Feel Good, and KPK (Ko Por Ke) with Rexxie which was nominated 3 times for The Headies awards 2022.

David Moyes insists Jesse Lingard is in excellent condition and hinted that could return to West Ham if he continues to impress during training. The 30-year-old, who spent part of the 2020-21 season on loan in East London from Manchester United, has been without a club since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer. On the attacking midfielder, Moyes said: “He’s in really good condition — much better condition than he was when he first came in. “I have to say, when Jesse joined us two years ago I think he scored nine goals in 15 games and was probably the…

Manchester United stunned the fans of Nigerian music sensation, Adekunle Gold, when they shared pictures of the musician modeling the club’s newly unveiled outfits. In their Instagram post shared earlier today, Adekunle Gold, who is a big fan of United, could be seen posing while wearing the newly released LFSTLR jersey designed by world renowned sportswear making company Adidas. In another slide, Adekunle Gold, 36, was seen posing wearing the newly released Manchester United’s branded hoodie. In a statement on the club’s website, Manchester United explained that the new outfits are for “fans who want to show off their club pride in…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has listed 85 referees for a preparatory course ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. No Nigerian referees made the shortlist released by CAF on Tuesday. The list include centre referees, assistant referees, video assistant referees (VAR), technical instructors, physical trainers, VAR technicians and IT support. Egypt and Algeria have the highest number of referees on the list with three each. Four VAR referees were selected from Mauritius, South Africa, Morocco and Egypt. Seven technical instructors and physical trainers from Zimbabwe, Burundi, Cote D’Ivoire, Senegal, Morocco and Djibouti were selected. The Super Eagles…

Former Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] president Luis Rubiales has been summoned to testify at Spain’s National Court on Friday on charges of sexual assault and coercion. Prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Rubiales — who resigned from his position as president on Sunday — last week following his unsolicited kiss on Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso’s lips after last month’s Women’s World Cup final. A judge agreed to take on the case on Monday and, on Tuesday, called for Rubiales to appear in court as a defendant in person on Friday. In addition to the sexual assault charges, Rubiales is also facing coercion charges for putting pressure on…

The national assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has ordered a supplementary election for the Eti-Osa house of representatives seat. On Monday, the tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a supplementary poll in 32 polling units in the constituency within 90 days. The tribunal agreed with the petitioners — Bankole Wellington of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressives Congress (APC) — that the election did not take place in about 40 polling units. In February, INEC declared Thaddeus Attah, candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as winner of the Eti-Osa…

Former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has achieved in 100 days what the Muhammadu Buhari administration could not attempt in many years. It was under the administration of former President Buhari that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, had a diplomatic row with Nigeria which resulted in the imposition of visa ban on Nigerians and suspension of flights to the west African nation. The situation has remained that way since October 2022. However, the presidency announced on Monday that Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu…

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has ended links to Manchester United FC with confirmation she has signed for a club outside England. Plumptre has been a free agent since her contract expired at Leicester City in June 2023. Following a superb performance with Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Plumptre was heavily linked to Manchester United Women’s team but all that ends with the confirmation she is leaving England. Plumptre told Eagles tracker ”  I am actually going abroad. I guess some people don’t think that because there’s been a lot of rumors. ” I cannot reveal the…

The NFF have confirmed the Randy Waldrum is no longer Super Falcons Head coach, and declared the position vacant. This confirmation was contained in a communique after the Nigeria Football Federation meeting this weekend in Uyo. “The NFF Board resolved to be thorough and ensure meritocracy in the composition of new coaching crews for the various Women National Teams (Super Falcons, Falconets and Flamingos) within the shortest possible time, as the Super Falcons and Falconets have crucial qualifying fixtures for major championships in a matter of weeks.” the statement read. After guiding the Super Falcons to an impressive showing at…

Taiwo Awoniyi has been voted by Forest supporters as Player of the Month for August. The Nigerian has picked up from where he left off after an excellent end to last season, scoring three goals and producing an assist in four Premier League games so far this term. In August, the striker scored three goals in three matches, becoming only the third African player to score in seven consecutive Premier League matches. Awoniyi’s nine goals in seven consecutive Premier League outings saw him become the first Forest player ever to do so, subsequently leading to a August Premier League Player…

Diogo Jota scored twice with Bruno Fernandes also on target as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg to maintain their 100% Euro 2024 qualification record. Without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal were 4-0 ahead at half-time with two goals apiece from Goncalo Inacio and Goncalo Ramos. Jota made it 5-0, Ricardo Horta got a sixth and Jota added a seventh. Fernandes, who also made three goals, scored the eighth and former Chelsea player Joao Felix added a late ninth. Manchester United midfielder Fernandes created the first goal with a cross from the right wing with the outside of his boot and also was…

Paul Pogba reportedly tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season against Udinese.  The Frenchman has endured a difficult return to the Italian club – who he rejoined from Manchester United last year – amid a battle with injuries and fitness. Outlets in Italy are claiming he is set to be suspended after traces of testosterone were found in his system early in the campaign. Pogba has played just 32 minutes of action this season and was not involved in the opening Serie A clash against Udinese. Should Pogba be found guilty, he will reportedly be investigated by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal, who…