Author: Nurudeen Obalola

Manchester United legend Denis Law has died, the club announced on Friday night. Law, one of Manchester United’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with busts at Old Trafford (the others are the late George Best and Bobby Charlton), passed away at the age of 84. “Manchester United is deeply saddened to share the following statement on behalf of the Law family: ‘It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace. “‘We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and…

By Korede James Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on target for Galatasaray in their 1-1 draw at Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. It was Osimhen’s 11th goal in 14 appearances in the league this season. The 26-year-old Nigeria international has also netted four goals in his last four matches for Galatasaray. Hatayspor took the lead in the 28th minute through Cemali Sertel before Osimhen drew Galatasaray level in the 11 minutes after the break, converting from the penalty spot. Galatasaray, who are on 51 points, are nine points ahead of second-placed Fenerbahce in the league table.…

By Korede James Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is under investigation in Italy following his alleged involvement in a betting scandal. According to Messaggero Veneto (via Foot Italia) the Udine Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into Okoye for allegedly betting on his own yellow card during a match between his Udinese side and Lazio on March 11, 2024. The incident in question happened during the 64th minute of the game when Okoye received a yellow card for time-wasting during a goal kick. His action has now come under intense scrutiny as investigators suspect it may have been part of…

By Korede James Leeds United have shown an interest in Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to Football Insider. Iheanacho has been reported to be available for a late January loan move after failing to establish himself in the starting XI at Sevilla. Leeds, who are in the second-tier English Championship, have shortlisted and made contact over a deal for the Nigeria international but face strong competition from clubs in England and across Europe’s top leagues. On January 9, Football Insider reported that Wolves and Ipswich Town had opened preliminary talks to sign the 28-year-old. He only left Leicester to…

By Korede James Turkish club Besiktas have confirmed the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new head coach. This will be Solskjaer’s first coaching job since he was sacked by Manchester United in 2021. Besiktas confirmed the appointment, writing on X “Ole, Ole, Ole” along with a photo of Solskjaer draped in a club scarf. “Beşiktaş Futbol A.Ş. has informed the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that negotiations have begun with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the position of Technical Director of our Football A Team,” the club added on their website. “The statement made by Beşiktaş Football Investments Industry and…

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a shaky performance to reach the Australian Open fourth round while Carlos Alcaraz was at his best despite a blip on Friday, and Novak Djokovic also eased through. Women’s third seed Coco Gauff meanwhile sealed a straight-sets victory, but it was the end of the road for two-time champion Naomi Osaka after she pulled up with an abdominal strain that forced her to withdraw from her match against Belinda Bencic. The opening match on Rod Laver Arena on the sixth day of the championships saw Sabalenka come away unscathed after a 7-6, 6-4 victory over…

By Korede James Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has joined Tanzanian Premier League side Singinda Black Stars. “AMAS OBASOGIE IS A LEOPARD ,” the club announced on social media. “We would like to introduce the second registration we made in the small registration window by adding goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie from Nigeria.” Obasogie joined Singinda Black Stars from Ethiopian club Fasil Kenema Sporting Club, whom he only signed for last August. The former Bendel Insurance star was part of the Super Eagles squad that faced Benin Republic and Rwanda on matchdays 5 and 6 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

Erling Haaland has signed a new contract at Manchester City that keeps him at the English Premier League champions until 2034. Mancester City announced the new nine and a half-year deal on Friday for the 24-year-old, who has scored 111 goals in 125 appearances since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. “Now I want to keep developing, keep working to get better and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward,” Haaland said in a City statement. The Norway striker, who has won Premier League and Champions League titles with City,…

Amad Diallo netted a stunning late hat-trick on Thursday night as Manchester United produced a late rally to turn a potentially humiliating English Premier League defeat into a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford. Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo was in the starting line-up for the visiting bottom side and played a vital role as they outplayed United before he was taken off in the 73rd minute. Aribo’s Super Eagles teammate Paul Onuachu was a late substitute for Southampton, coming on with seven minutes of normal time left. Manchester United, who were unbeaten in two back-to-back fixtures against Liverpool…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described his side’s display against Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday’s North London derby as ‘sensational’. Arteta’s side put behind them the results of their last two games to record a 2-1 win against Spurs. Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges but conceded in the 25th minute when a deflected effort by Spurs captain Son Heung-min found the bottom corner. Then Gabriel Magalhaes and Leandro Trossard scored two goals in four minutes late in the first half to turn the scoreline around. “Very proud of the team, I think we were sensational,” Arteta said in his post-match analysis…