Europa League: Fofana Shines As Rangers Suffer Heavy Home Defeat To Lyon

Rangers were unable to build on their impressive Europa League opener against Malmo, falling to a dominant Lyon side at Ibrox. Led by the outstanding Malick Fofana, Lyon showcased their quality, with the teenage sensation quickly putting the visitors ahead with a precise strike into the corner. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of … Read more

Ndidi Targeted By Everton, Two Other Ligue1 Clubs

Wilfred Ndidi is sought after by Everton, Lyon, and Marseille, with interest intensifying as his contract expiration looms, despite Leicester’s efforts to extend his stay. Eko Hot Blog reports that Everton, Lyon, and Marseille are in fierce competition to sign Leicester City’s midfielder Wilfred Ndidi in the summer transfer window. Editor’s Pick Cholera’s Grip On … Read more

Bayelsa Guber: Sylva, Lyon, Lokpobiri Reunited As Ganduje Brokers Peace In APC

Eko Hot Blog reports that ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State, the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Abdullahi Ganduje has brokered peace among top chieftains of the party in the state. According to The Sun, the peace meeting believed to have been facilitated by the state chairman; Dr Dennis … Read more

EPL: Emerson Palmieri Explains Reasons For Rejecting Chelsea Recall

Emerson Palmeiri

Emerson Palmieri, Chelsea defender has revealed that he rejected the chance to return to Chelsea during the January transfer window as he “promised” Lyon that he would finish the season at the Ligue 1 club. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 27-year-old has been an important player for Lyon during the 2021-22 campaign, making 23 … Read more

Breaking: Lyon vs. Wolfsburg : French Club Wins Women’s Champions League For The Fifth Consecutive Seasons

Lyon continued their reign as Europe’s dominant women’s club side on Sunday, beating Wolfsburg 3-1 in the Champions League final to win the trophy for the fifth year running and a record-extending seventh time overall. Ekohotblog gathered that the goals from France striker Eugenie Le Sommer and Japan midfielder Saki Kumagai allowed Lyon to lead 2-0 … Read more

Sarri Sacked As Juventus Coach After UCL Elimination

Juve Changing Champions League Approach With Sarri Appointment -Buffon

The hierarchy of Juventus football club on Saturday announced the dismissal of Maurizio Sarri as the head coach of the team. Sarri sacking is coming barely 24 hours after Juventus Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon. The Continassa hierarchy held a meeting following the Old Lady’s failure to progress to the quarter-finals of … Read more

Bayelsa Poll: Lyon Alerts Security Agencies Over Movement Of Thugs Into The State

– Lyon’s Media Aide, Chief Gift Ebiki, called on security agencies in charge of the election to stop the ongoing movement of thugs into the state – Ebiki said that their investigations revealed that the thugs would be deployed in communities and creeks across the state – “We are asking security agencies to be at … Read more

Students Protest As Man Sets Himself Ablaze

– The 22-year-old set fire to himself in front of a university restaurant in Lyon – The man posted on Facebook about his financial difficulties just hours before self-immolating in front of a university restaurant in Lyon – He blamed President Emmanuel Macron, two of his predecessors Francois Hollande was forced to cancel a planned … Read more

Bayelsa Poll: Lyon Takes Campaign To Traditional Rulers, Promised Collaboration If Elected

The All Progressive Congress APC gubernatorial candidate, in the forthcoming gubernitorial election in Bayelsa state, Chief David Lyon, has promised to collaborate with the traditional rulers to bring the dividend of democracy to the people of the state. The governorship aspirant disclosed this when he visited the Okpoma Council of Chiefs and the Chiefs of … Read more

Court To Rule On Lokpobiri,Lyon Case On November 14

Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Defiling Minor

– Federal High court sitting in Yenagoa,Bayelsa state fixes November 14 for hearing on lokpobiri and Lyon case – Lokpobiri applied for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the APC from presenting Lyon to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s candidate for the November 16 election – The judgment will be delivered … Read more

Bayelsa Guber: Lyon Shuns Governorship Debate

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC, in the forthcoming governorship poll in Bayelsa, David Lyon, has shun the gubernatorial debate in the state. Lyon was conspicuously absent at the debate on Thursday, organized by the Push Africa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation in collaboration with radio stations in the state ahead of the … Read more

Bayelsa Lacks Basic Amenities- APC Candidate,Lyon

– Bayelsa APC candidate, David Lyon said that the state lacks basic amenities – We plan to address the cries of the people and the pensioners, who have been neglected over the years. These are needless liabilities the present Government is leaving behind – The current situation is not befitting of an oil-producing state with … Read more

Ligue 1: Olympique Lyon Appoints New Manager

Lyon

French Ligue 1 giant has appointed former Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia as their new manager on Monday. The appointment was confirmed through the club Statement on its official website, “Olympique Lyonnais confirms the appointment of Rudi Garcia as coach starting today,”  adding that he had signed a contract until 2021. … Read more

Ndombele Joins Tottenham In £65m Deal

Reports indicate UEFA Champions League finalists, Tottenham Hotspur, have made Lyon midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele, their first signing in 18 months. According to Mirror UK, Mauricio Pochettino’s side completed the deal a whopping £65million club record deal for the 22-year-old on Tuesday, with an official announcement now expected from the London club. Ndombele joins Spurs for … Read more