Author: Nurudeen Obalola
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has completed a switch to Serie A club AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season. The deal for the England international includes an option to buy the 34-year-old when his loan deal expires at the end of the season. Walker, a six-time English Premier League winner with City, joins fellow Englishmen Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tammy Abraham at the San Siro. He will wear the number 32 shirt at Milan, and could make his debut when they host Parma in Serie A on Sunday. Walker posted a lengthy and emotional…
By Korede James Super Falcons of Nigeria forward Francisca Ordega has completed a move to Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad Ladies from Russian club CSKA Moscow. Al-Ittihad announced the signing on Friday, confirming that Ordega signed a two-year deal as a free agent, following the expiration of her contract with CSKA Moscow. The 31-year-old’s move to Al-Ittihad Ladies reunites her with fellow Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre, who also plays for the Saudi Arabian club. During her time with CSKA Moscow, Ordega made 84 appearances, scored 29 goals and provided 20 assists. Her impressive performances helped the team win the Russian Cup…
By Korede James Brentford have announced the signing of Michael Kayode on loan from Fiorentina. “Defender Michael Kayode has joined Brentford on loan from Italian side Fiorentina, subject to international clearance. The deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer,” Brentford said in a statement on Friday. “The right-back enjoyed a breakout season last term, playing 26 games in Serie A, scoring one goal and providing two assists. “Kayode was also a regular fixture in La Viola’s run to the UEFA Europa Conference League final, which they lost to Olympiacos, making six appearances in the European…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Pot 1, meant for the top teams, for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw. The draw ceremony is scheduled for the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco on Monday. The Super Eagles, who were losing finalists at the last AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire last February, have been placed in the top pot along with seven-time winners Egypt, holders Cote d’Ivoire, two-time winners Algeria, hosts and 1976 champions Morocco, and 2021 winners Senegal. The teams in the same pot cannot be drawn against each other, meaning three-time champions Nigeria…
Atalanta have promised to do ‘all they can’ to retain the services of Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for next season. However, the Serie A title contenders insist Lookman ‘must not stay against his will’ as the club ‘already replaced Zapata, Muriel and Gomez…’ The Nigeria international has registered 14 goals and seven assists in 26 appearances across all competitions this season, but was linked with a summer move to PSG, before he eventually remained in Bergamo, where his contract expires in June 2026. Corriere della Sera asked Atalanta President Antonio Percassi and his son, the club CEO Luca, whether they would keep the…
Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6 against Alexander Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final and extend his wait for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Zverev will meet either Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton in Sunday’s decider as he bids for his first Grand Slam title, but Djokovic will remain locked with Margaret Court on 24 major trophies until at least the French Open. There were doubts about Djokovic’s left thigh following his taxing quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz when he took a lengthy medical timeout after the…
By Korede James Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was on target but ended on the losing side as Rangers lost 2-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on matchday 7 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was the hero as his stoppage time goal earned Ruben Amorim’s side the win. Also in action for Rangers was Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun who was replaced in the 46th minute apparently due to a knock. United took the lead in the 52nd minute after goalkeeper Jack Butland, who was once on loan at the club,…
By Korede James Club Brugge have announced the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian defender Vince Osuji from Sweden’s Kalmar FF. The Belgian club confirmed the signing in a statement on their website on Thursday, with the deal reported to be around €3 million. “Vince Osuji signs a contract with Blauw-Zwart until 2029,” the club said. “The Nigerian central defender comes from the Swedish club Kalmar FF. “Osuji is an 18-year-old talent from Nigeria. The central defender played last season for the Swedish Kalmar FF, where the football season runs from April to November. “He transferred from Cardinal Football Academy to Scandinavia…
By Korede James A brace from Abba Adam earned Kano Pillars a 2-0 win against Enyimba in a rescheduled matchday 14 Nigeria Premier Football League fixture in Kano on Thursday. The result means Enyimba have not beaten Kano Pillars in the NPFL in Kano since a 2-1 victory on May 4, 2016, which was a rescheduled matchday 7 tie. Ahmed Musa was in Kano Pillars’ starting line-up while his former Super Eagles teammate Brown Ideye came on in the 62nd minute for Enyimba. Adam broke the deadlock in the 26th minute. The striker received the ball from Ibrahim Inuwa, beat…
By Korede James Manchester City’s new signing Omar Marmoush has identified Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy as his favourite artiste. Marmoush joined City from Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday in a four-and-a-half-year deal believed to be worth €75 million. He becomes City’s third signing in the January transfer window, following the arrivals of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis. After the completion of his signing, the 25-year-old striker was involved in a quick question and answer video posted on City’s X account. When asked who his favourite artiste is, he simply replied: “Burna Boy.” The Egyptian international also named Brazil…