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Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Leon Balogun, is set to make his first start in the EPL after Lewis Dunk has been confirmed to miss the Liverpool game. Balogun came on as a substitute in Brighton’s 3-2 win over Manchester United after Dunk got injured and failed to continue. The former Mainz 05 defender will face real test on Saturday as Brighton travel to Anfield and face Liverpool. The 30- year old defender declared his readiness for the upcoming game as he’s geared up for with Liverpool trio of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. “…

Former Golden Eaglets star Victor Osimhen has joined Belgian First Division A club Royal Charleroi Sporting Club from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. Osimhen spent the last season with Belgian top-flight club Zulte-Waregem last month, but they turned down the chance to sign him after undergoing trials. Osimhen’s temporary employer, RSC Charleroi, currently occupy the eleventh position in the updated standings after four rounds in the league. The 19-year-old was top scorer of the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup after netting ten goals in seven matches, which helped the Golden Eaglets win the tournament for the fifth time in their history. Since joining…

Ex Super Eagles player, Godwin Okpara said he lost the better years of his youth in a French jail because of ignorance and having a bad partner at home.

Nigeria’s world cup opponent, Australia have named their 12-woman roster for the tournament set to tip off on the 22nd of September.

Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has urged the Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr to search as a matter of urgency a direct replacement for retired Victor Moses. According to Lawal, The Chelsea player has done his best for the National team and his decision to step aside should be respected. Moses announced his retirement from international football at a very young age of 27 in order to focus on his club football and be closer to his young family. Speaking to Brila.net’s pius Idoko, the former Levski Sofia of Bulgaria forward said the Coach should get someone…

Cameroon Coach, Clarence Seedorf’s philosophy is already dividing opinion even before his first official game for the African side.

The Nigerian legion in Egypt’s Premier league keeps growing, with the latest addition being Onoriode Odah, who joined Enppi on a two-year deal.

Super Eagles duo of Elderson Uwa Echiejile and Ahmed Musa have joined other well meaning Nigerians in wishing their fans a happy Celebrations on Eid-Mubarak. As Monaco left back, Elderson was the first to drop his message via his social media handle on Tuesday Morning wishing all his Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid Mubarak celebration. Meanwhile, Former Leicester forward who is a muslim sent his own message across via his verified Twitter handle with a picture of himself and Shehu Abdullahi. Musa’s message reads: Happy Eid Mubarak celebrations to my brothers and sisters in islam. …

Belgium Captain and Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has reportedly told the club that he will only agree to a new contract if they are able to drag themselves back into the Champions League. The Blues have missed out on a top-four spot in two of the last three seasons, and will play Europa League football this term by virtue of their fifth-placed finish in 2017-18. Hazard was heavily linked with a move to Madrid this summer, but has since confirmed that he will not be leaving before the European transfer deadline on August 31. However, Hazard has so far offered…

The Manchester United board has reportedly dismissed speculation that they are looking to replace manager Jose Mourinho with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. Zidane has been out of work since leaving Madrid at the end of last season, just days after becoming the first manager to win three successive Champions League titles. Speculation had linked the France legend with a switch to Manchester amid growing uncertainty regarding the future of Mourinho. Pressure is mounting on the Portuguese boss following numerous reports of fallouts with players, growing discontent at the team’s style of play and the 19-point…