Sol Bamba, the former defender for Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City, and Hibernian, has passed away at the age of 39. The Ivory Coast centre-back, who started his career with Paris St-Germain and also played for Dunfermline and Middlesbrough, was a key member of the Cardiff squad that earned promotion to the Premier League … Read more
Manchester United winger, Jadon Sancho has revealed who convinced him to join Chelsea on loan in the just conclude transfer window. The England international made a deadline day loan move to Chelsea with the option of a permanent deal. He said that Blues boss, manager Enzo Maresca was the reason for his move to Stamford … Read more
Napoli have made a u-turn on handing Victor Osimhen’s no.9 shirt to Romelu Lukaku. The Serie A side had initially listed Lukaku as their new no.9 on the club’s official website. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For … Read more
Bournemouth staged a dramatic late comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit in the final moments to stun Everton at Goodison Park. Everton seemed poised for their first win of the season, leading 2-0 with just minutes remaining, thanks to second-half goals from Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s … Read more
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been side-lined in a surprising move by the Serie A club, as they handed his iconic number 9 jersey to their new signing, Romelu Lukaku. This decision comes after a summer filled with intense transfer speculation and a reported fallout between Osimhen and Napoli’s hierarchy, as reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano. … Read more
Below is a list of significant signings from the 2024/2025 pre-season transfer window, which concluded on August 30. The transfer fees, including add-ons, are reported by the clubs or media: ENGLAND Raheem Sterling: From Chelsea to Arsenal (loan) Jadon Sancho: From Manchester United to Chelsea (loan) Dominic Solanke: From Bournemouth to Tottenham Hotspur (65 million … Read more
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has shed light on his surprising move to Arsenal, explaining his decision to join the Gunners on loan for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Sterling, who completed the transfer in the final hours of the European transfer window, revealed that his primary motivation for moving to Arsenal was the strong … Read more
Two major factors have emerged explaining why Victor Osimhen did not join Chelsea before the summer transfer window closed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian forward remains with Napoli after the European transfer deadline passed on Friday night, as Chelsea failed to finalize a deal for the striker, who has been a long-term target … Read more
The stringent regulations of German tax authorities have derailed an agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach Bruno Labbadia, who was set to take charge of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Team, the Super Eagles. This was revealed in a statement issued by the NFF Communications Department on Friday. According to NFF President Ibrahim Musa … Read more
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, climbed four spots in the latest FIBA world rankings, moving from 12th to 8th place. The rankings, released on Thursday, August 29, in Switzerland, also confirm Nigeria’s continued dominance as the top team in Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, NIA DGs FG Names Eight Accredited Universities in … Read more
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has completed a move to Crystal Palace for a fee estimated to be around £30 million. The 25-year-old has committed to a five-year contract with the Eagles. Nketiah, who hails from South London, becomes Crystal Palace’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window. His arrival follows the deadline-day signing of French … Read more
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has finalized a last-minute transfer deadline day move to Premier League rivals Arsenal on a season-long loan. The 29-year-old England international agreed to join Mikel Arteta’s side after being informed that he was not part of new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s plans. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. It’s really exciting,” Sterling said … Read more
Chelsea have secured the loan signing of Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho until the end of the season. The agreement includes a mandatory purchase clause, with Chelsea set to sign the England international permanently for a fee ranging between £20-25 million next summer. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, NIA DGs FG Names Eight Accredited … Read more
Bruno Labbadia has made a surprising U-turn on his decision to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, according to a report from DAILY POST. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced earlier this week that the experienced German manager would be taking the helm of the three-time African champions. However, recent reports from Germany indicate … Read more
The fourth edition of the UEFA Conference League for the 2024/25 season, which marks its debut since rebranding from the UEFA Europa Conference League, began on 11 July 2024 and will conclude with the final on 28 May 2025. Group stage matches are slated to take place across six matchdays, starting on October 3 and … Read more
Nigeria’s Mariam Eniola Bolaji extended her winning streak with a commanding victory over Australia’s Celine Aurelie Vinot in their second Paris 2024 Paralympic Badminton women’s singles SL3 Group B match. Bolaji triumphed with scores of 21-8, 21-14 at La Chapelle Arena on Court 3. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
Southampton have finalized the £25 million signing of Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The Saints will pay an initial £18 million for the former Sheffield United shot-stopper, with an additional £7 million in performance-based add-ons. The 26-year-old has committed to a four-year contract at St Mary’s, with the club holding an option to extend … Read more
French club Marseille have secured Everton forward Neal Maupay on a season-long loan deal, with an obligation to buy the 28-year-old in 2025. Maupay, who joined Everton from Brighton in 2022, managed just one goal in 32 appearances for the Toffees. Last season, he was loaned to his former club Brentford, where he found the … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the establishment of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Academy for its 54 member associations. The initiative aims to raise the standard of officiating across Africa. Scheduled to launch between September and October 2024, the academy will provide specialized training for Elite Referees involved in both international and … Read more
Arsenal FC have reportedly agreed to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on a season-long loan, bolstering their goalkeeping options. This decision follows Arsenal’s conversion of David Raya’s loan into a permanent transfer earlier this summer. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more