West Brom’s interim manager Chris Brunt has praised Josh Maja after the forward helped the Baggies beat Preston on Wednesday. Maja netted twice in the 3-1 victory at the Hawthorns. The Nigerian, who ended his drought of eight matches took his season tally to 12. Read Also:Ilechukwu Hints On Early Preparation For CHAN 2024 Brunt, … Read more
Nigeria forward Gift Orban is expected to undergo medicals at TSG Hoffeheim this week after the Bundesliga club reached agreement with Olympic Lyon for his signature. Orban will join Hoffenheim on a permanent transfer ending his troubled stay at Lyon. Hoffenheim will pay approximately €9m as a fixed fee including bonuses. Ligue 1 club, RC … Read more
Chelsea hero John Mikel Obi has heaped plaudits on Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina. Aina, a Chelsea academy graduate has featured regularly for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side this season. The full-back has played in all of Forest’s 19 league games this term with two goals to his name. Read Also:Rangers Boss Provides Injury Update On … Read more
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has confirmed Leon Balogun is in contention to feature in the Old Firm derby clash with Celtic. The Light Blues will host Brendan Rodgers’ side at the Ibrox on Thursday. Balogun sustained an injury in Rangers’ home defeat against St Mirren last month. Read Also:NPFL: Youthful Heartland Squad Will Improve In … Read more
Apparently disappointed over Australia’s travel advisory to its citizens to avoid Nigeria over insecurity, Nig’eria’s ministry of Foreign Affairs in a counter statement has advised Nigerians to avoid the country. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar issued a travel advisory for Nigerian nationals planning to visit or reside in Australia, … Read more
Enyimba sports director Ifeanyi Ekwueme has said Brown Ideye will inspire young players at the club. Ideye was unveiled by the People’s Elephant at the club’s secretariat on Monday. The 36-year-old is making a return to the Nigerian top-flight after last appearing for defunct Ocean Boys in the 2006/07 season. Enyimba have struggled upfront this … Read more
The joy of National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko over CHAN Eagles’ qualification for CHAN 2025 holds no bounds. Little wonder he instantly dolled out N10m to the team for defeating Ghana 3-1 in Uyo on Saturday to secure the ticket. Speaking after the team’s exploits, Dikko has restated the Commission’s commitment towards … Read more
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, on Monday assured ball fans, administrators and Nigerians in general that the football-governing body will adequately prepare the various National Teams to bring joy and glory to the nation in the coming year. While reflecting on the outgoing year 2024 and projecting for the … Read more
The Home Eagles are set for a difficult first round at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after failing to be included among the seeded teams. The draw ceremony will hold at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. The Eagles are making a return to the competition after a … Read more
Manchester City are looking to sign Ola Aina as replacement for their ageing right-back Kyle Walker. Walker, 34, is nearing the end of his career and the Citizens are already planning for life without the England international. Aina has already established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League. The Nigeria international … Read more