Author: Seyi Alao
Nigerian striker, Tosin Omoyele has opened his goal account in Egyptian League as he finds back for the first for his Egyptian Premier League side, Nogoom FC.
Organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) League Management Company has released the new dates for many of its rescheduled matches, caused by the postponed national elections in the Country. All matchday 11 fixtures which were supposed to hold last Saturday was postponed which may now affect already drafted the program of the LMC, because the league’s first stanza was due to end on Wednesday according to the season’s schedule and calendar but the games were postponed indefinitely. However, in a bid to make sure the football season in the country is completed at the right time…
Nigeria forward Sone Aluko has completed a loan move to Chinese Super League side Beijing Renhe from English Championship side Reading till January 2020. The Nigeria international finally decided to play outside his country for birth for the first time in his injury-ravaged career. Aluko struggled to make an impact at Reading in the English Championship this season finding the back of net once in 19 games. The former Hull City man joined Reading from Fulham in August 2017 and scored four goals in 60 appearances. The 30-year-old is expected to make his debut for Beijing…
Arsenal manager Unai Emery says he is happy with the development of Alex Iwobi this season but revealed that the young winger must work hard to reach his potential. Iwobi has scored two goals and contributed three assists in his last 10 appearances for the club so far this season and fight off competition from Mesut Ozil to be a constant name on Emery’s team list. “I am very happy and I think he is working a lot for improving and he has energy, he has quality, he has things to improve. But he can do that,” Emery…
Wikki Tourists striker Aba Umar is confident that his side can beat the drop despite their recent woeful performances in the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL.
Nigeria International, Alimi Jamiu has joined Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri from Akwa United on a season-long loan.
Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Italian side Torino for the permanent transfer Nigeria wing-back Olaoluwa Aina.
Former Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers has pledged to “give his life” to Leicester City as he was confirmed as their manager. The Irishman’s Celtic departure was sealed earlier on Tuesday, while Neil Lennon has now been confirmed as his countryman’s replacement. Speaking to Leicester’s club TV channel, the 46-year-old delivered a rather dramatic commitment. After signing a three-year contract at the King Power, Rodgers said: “I promise that I’ll give my life to making them proud of their team and proud of their club, and I look forward to working with them because together we’re stronger.
Southampton striker Michael Obafemi has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury he sustained against Arsenal. The 18-year-old who ignored Nigeria to become a Republic of Ireland international has been struggling with hamstring injuries all season and he only featured for just 20 minutes in the 2-0 Premier League defeat at the Emirates on Sunday. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl who is charged with the responsibility of keeping the Saints in the top flight division will now have to do without the Irish forward. Southampton now has a huge battle on their hands for…
Anthony Joshua says he will leave his opponent Jarrell Miller with nothing but a reconstructed face when the pair meet at the iconic Madison Square Garden later in June for the World title bout.
