Umar Sadiq has expressed his desire to make his stay at LaLiga club, Valencia a success, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international is spending the remainder of the season with Carlos Corberán’s side. Sadiq made his debut for Los Ches in the Copa del Rey victory over Eldense on Tuesday night. “I needed a game like … Read more
Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has showered encomium on Umar Sadiq following the forward’s impressive debut for the club. Sadiq featured as a substitute in Los Ches’ 2- 0 Copa del Rey victory over Eldense at the Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat, Elda on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international replaced Hugo Duro in the 58th minute … Read more
Newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will come to Nigeria with three of his trusted assistants. Chelle is expected in Abuja on Sunday to finalise details of his contract. The 47-year-old was named new Super Eagles head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday night. The Malian was previously in charge of … Read more
Super Eagles assistant coach , Daniel Ogunmodede has reflected on the team’s qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Nigeria defeated eternal rivals, Ghana 3-1 on aggregate to seal a place in the competition last month. The home Eagles will be making a return to the competition after a six-year absence. Read Also:Gusau: Officiating … Read more
AS Monaco have emerged the front runner for the signature for KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare. According to French news outlet, Footmercato, Monaco have already established contact with Arokodare’s representatives. The Ligue 1 club are however yet to approach Genk for the Nigerian. Read Also:Aubameyang: I Was Not In Good Terms With Arteta Before Joining … Read more
Super Falcons goalkeeper Yewande Balogun has quit active football, reports Completesports.com. Balogun took to the social media to announce her retirement from the round leather game. “Maybe it’s fitting that I never officially announced “retirement” after university and after having knee cartilage replacement surgery. While it left me with no actual closure from my playing … Read more
Napoli are infuriated with Victor Osimhen’s decision to snub a move to Manchester United. United are reportedly keen on signing the Nigeria international this month following their difficult start to the season. According to La Repubblica, Osimhen is determined to spend the entire season at Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray. Read Also:NPFL: 3SC Boss Ogunbote … Read more
Egyptian giants Al Ahly are exploring the possibility of signing Kelechi Iheanacho this month. Iheanacho only joined Spanish club Sevilla on a free transfer last summer following the expiration of his Leicester City’d contract The 28-year-old has however failed to score or register an assist in nine league outings for the Rojiblancos. Garcia Pimienta’s side … Read more
Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge will accept a €20m bid for Raphael Onyedika this month. Onyedika has been constantly linked with a move away from Club Brugge in recent times. The Nigeria international was close to moving to Turkey last summer but Club Brugge failed to sanction the transfer. Read Also:Carabao Cup: Newcastle Can’t … Read more
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is committed to working with all stakeholders in advancing improved officiating in the domestic football league. This was a fall-out of a meeting the NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko had with the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) President Sani Zubairu. In Dikko’s reckoning, the referees are cardinal to developing the domestic league. … Read more