Author: Nurudeen Obalola
West Ham are believed to be showing an interest in Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, joining Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid in eyeing the Atalanta star. The English Premier League club are reportedly monitoring the Nigeria international ahead of a potential January move, with Atalanta valuing him at over £60m. Lookman has been one of Europe’s top performers this season, with nine goals and five assists in 15 appearances across Serie A and the UEFA Champions League. The 27-year-old was strongly linked with PSG towards the end of the summer transfer window, and the French giants are still…
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions said in a statement on Monday that recent speculation that Paul’s November 15 record-breaking match against Mike Tyson was rigged or scripted is “incorrect and baseless.” The company, which partnered with Netflix for what was the most-streamed global sporting event in history, insisted they complied with all appropriate regulations for a match that was sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). “Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight,” MVP’s statement said. “There were absolutely no restrictions — contractual or otherwise…
Vinicius Junior has suffered a hamstring injury which has ruled him out of the upcoming UEFA Champions League match with Liverpool, Real Madrid announced on Monday. “After tests taken today our player Vinicius Junior has been diagnosed by Real Madrid’s medical services with a hamstring injury in his left leg,” the club said in a statement. The Brazil winger is expected to be out for about a month, which means he will also miss the Champions League visit to Atalanta on December 10, in addition to Wednesday’s fixture at Anfield. Vinicius played the full 90 minutes of Real Madrid’s 3-0…
Mohamed Salah says he is disappointed he is still yet to be offered a new contract by Liverpool and is “probably more out than in,” with his current deal expiring at the end of this season. That will come as alarming news to Liverpool supporters, who sang his name through the second half of the 3-2 win at Southampton on Sunday, when the Egyptian scored twice to seal a comeback and extend the Reds’ lead at the top of the Premier League table. Salah is having a stellar campaign, with 10 goals and six assists in his first 12 league…
Defender Ashleigh Plumptre is back in the Super Falcons set-up after a lengthy absence due to injury, as the team get set for a high-profile friendly match with France. Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has also called up CAF Awards nominee, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, as well as forwards Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide among a list of 20 players for Saturday’s friendly. US-based defender Michelle Alozie, Turkey-based Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielder Adoo Yina and forwards Mercy Omokwo and Ifeoma Onumonu are also included in the squad for the encounter scheduled for…
Manchester United had to settle for a Premier League point at Ipswich on Sunday in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge despite striker Marcus Rashford providing the perfect start with his 81-second opener. Omari Hutchinson levelled for Ipswich before the break, with United keeper Andre Onana twice denying Liam Delap with stunning saves. It was a disappointing outcome for Amorim as his side struggled to contain Ipswich at times and found the home defence in defiant mood when it did seem an opportunity would come. Skipper Bruno Fernandes flashed a late free-kick wide but Ipswich fully deserved their point…
Leicester City have confirmed the sacking of Steve Cooper as manager, meaning Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be playing under a new coach. “Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect,” the club announced on Sunday, the day after their 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea in the English Premier League. “Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also left the Club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the Club and…
The Nigeria Football Federation has saluted former Nigeria captain, Dr. Felix Owolabi, as the legend celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary at the weekend. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said the former wing wizard deserves all the adulation on the occasion of his Platinum Jubilee Anniversary, given his immense contributions to Nigerian football both as a player of great repute and as an administrator. “The NFF congratulates Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye on this landmark occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary. It is not everyone who gets to attain the septuagenarian level,” Sanusi said. “We celebrate him for his many wonderful outings…
Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player’s coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January. “I’m thrilled to have one of my biggest rivals on the same side of the net with me, this time as my coach. I look forward to starting the season with Andy and having him by my side in Melbourne, where we’ve shared many exceptional moments throughout our careers,” Djokovic said in a statement. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion who retired from competitive tennis at the Olympics in August, said:…
Manchester City’s miserable run of form continued on Saturday night with a shock 4-0 English Premier League thrashing by Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. It is the first time in Pep Guardiola’s successful managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions. James Maddison netted twice in the space of seven first-half minutes, while Pedro Porro struck shortly after the break and Brennan Johnson added a fourth goal deep in added time to end City’s club record run of 52 consecutive home matches unbeaten in all competitions. Manchester City remain second in…