Paul Onauchu ‘begged me in tears’ to join Southampton – KRC Genk Sporting Director reveals
KRC Genk Sporting Director Dimitri De Conde has revealed that Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu’s emotional plea played a key role in his move to Southampton in January 2023. During the 2023 January transfer window, Onuachu joined Southampton from Belgium on a transfer fee in the region of 18 millions pounds. Onuachu’s departure to the […]
Bruno Fernandes sends message to Manchester United teammates before Manchester derby
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has cautioned his teammates against underestimating Manchester City despite their recent run of poor form in the Premier League. Despite managing just one win in their last ten games and suffering seven defeats in that time, the reigning English champions remain a formidable opponent ahead of Sunday’s derby clash at […]
“I simply want to live a peaceful life” – Tijani Babangida finds hope as Ajax leads support after tragedy
Former Ajax star Tijani Babangida has opened up about the tragic accident that claimed the lives of his young son, Fadil, and his brother, Ibrahim, as the football world continues to rally around him and his family during this difficult chapter of their lives. The accident, which occurred in May along the Kaduna-Zaria highway in […]
Kazeem Olaigbe’s wonder goal nominated for UEFA Goal of the Week as Nigeria stays silent
Cercle Brugge forward Kazeem Olaigbe has earned a nomination for the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week after his stunning strike in the 3-1 victory over Olimpija Ljubljana on Thursday night. Olaigbe’s second goal of the match, a brilliant effort from outside the box after gliding past two defenders, has caught the attention […]
Super Falcons retain Africa’s top spot despite global standstill in FIFA rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their dominance in Africa, holding firmly to the continent’s top spot in the latest FIFA women’s rankings released on Friday. Despite maintaining their 36th position globally, the nine-time African champions continued to showcase their strength during the international window. The Super Falcons secured back-to-back victories against Algeria, winning 2-0 and […]
Van Nistelrooy confirms Ndidi set to miss several weeks with hamstring injury
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a hamstring injury. Ndidi picked up the injury during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, forcing him to leave the pitch prematurely. The 27-year-old will miss Leicester’s upcoming match against […]
Nwabali reacts after CAF snubs him for Man United goalie, others in top award
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has responded calmly to his omission from the final shortlist for the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards. Despite a standout performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, where he kept four clean sheets and played a heroic role in the semi-final […]
POTY top five: Lookman faces Hakimi, Williams in race for CAF honours
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has been named among the final five nominees for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The exceptional performances of the Nigeri international for both club and country in the year 2024 has continued to stand him out among the African players for the prestigious award. The Atalanta […]
Ejuke eyes January return as recovery progresses at Sevilla
Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke is edging closer to a full recovery from a high-grade hamstring tear sustained during his side’s clash against Barcelona last month. The Nigeria international has returned to training on grass, with a projected return to action by the end of January. Speaking on Ejuke’s recovery process, Sevilla manager, Garcia Pimienta emphasised […]
Udinese reveals key update on Maduka Okoye’s surgery after Genoa injury
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is on the road to recovery after undergoing successful surgery to repair the scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. The 24-year-old sustained the injury during Udinese’s Serie A match against Genoa last week. The club previously reported that the injury was the result of a trauma, leading to a torn ligament […]
