Author: Nurudeen Obalola
By Korede James Champions of the Gibraltar league Lincoln Red Imps have announced the signing of Ikenna Cooper from Enyimba. Lincoln Red Imps confirmed the signing in a statement on Wednesday. “Our third signing,” the club stated on X to their under 10,000 followers. “Lincoln Red Imps are delighted to announce the signing of 22-year-old Cooper Ikenna Gerald. “The midfielder joins us from Enyimba International in Nigeria.” Lincoln Red Imps are Gilbraltar’s record champions with 27 league titles, including 14 consecutive titles between 2003 and 2016. In 2014 the club became the first team to represent Gibraltar in the UEFA…
Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been appointed the new head coach of West Ham United. The Hammers announced Potter’s appointment in a statement on Thursday. “West Ham United is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as the Club’s new Head Coach,” the London club stated. “The 49-year-old joins the Hammers on a two-and-a-half year contract and will take charge of his new team for the first time when the Irons travel to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday evening. “A highly-respected and sought-after coach, Potter has been awaiting the right opportunity after leaving his last role…
By Korede James Lucas Bergvall’s late goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final in London on Wednesday night. The game was overshadowed by the injury to Rodrigo Bentancur who collapsed in the early parts of the first half and needed to be stretchered off the pitch and taken to hospital. The game was paused for eight minutes while the midfielder was treated. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, who came off the bench, had a shot cleared off the line and Spurs’ Dominic Solanke saw a goal ruled out by VAR for…
By Korede James Nigerian striker Anthony Nwakaeme scored as Trabzonspor opened their Turkish Cup Group A campaign with a 3-0 win against Alanyaspor on Wednesday night. Former Super Eagles striker Nwakaeme, 35, scored in the 67th minute to put Trabzonspor 3-0 ahead in the Cup tie. Edin Visca opened the scoring in the 49th minute before Simon Banza doubled the lead in the 56th minute. Trabzonspor top the six-team group with Fatih Karagumruk in second place courtesy of their 1-0 win against Rizespor. Ankaragucu and Iskenderun Fk played out a 1-1 draw in their opening game and are in third…
By Korede James Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye was on target again as Enyimba defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 17 fixture on Wednesday in Aba. Ideye, 36, opened his goals account for Enyimba at the weekend in the 4-1 win against Black Bulls Maputo in the CAF Confederation Cup. With Wednesday’s victory, Enyimba ended a run of six straight games without a win (six draws) in the NPFL. The last time the People’s Elephant recorded a win in the league was when they defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 on October 27. On…
West Ham have sacked their manager Julen Lopetegui following hours of speculation about the Spaniard’s position. The English Premier League club announced the sacking on Wednesday, two days after several reports claimed the 58-year-old Lopetegui was on his way out. “West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the Club,” the London club stated. “The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the Club’s ambitions and the Club has therefore taken action in line with its objectives. “The Club can confirm that Assistant Head Coach Pablo Sanz, Head of Performance Oscar Caro,…
Legendary Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert has been named the new coach of the Indonesia national team. The Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) confirmed the appointment on Wednesday. Kluivert was appointed following the dismissal of Shin Taeyong earlier this week. “PSSI has officially appointed Patrick Kluivert as the new coach of the Indonesian National Team,” the association wrote on their official website. “The Dutch coach has been contracted for two years from 2025 to 2027 with an option to extend the contract.” Kluivert will be assisted by fellow Dutchmen Alex Pastoor and Denny Landzaat, with the trio set to be unveiled on…
France’s 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 finals. “It will be 2026,” Deschamps told French broadcaster TF1. “I have been there since 2012, it is planned that I will be there until 2026… the next World Cup. “It will end there because it has to end at some point. It’s clear in my mind. “I have done my time, with the same desire, the same passion to keep the France team at the highest level, but 2026 is good.” Deschamps, 56, led France to World Cup glory in Russia…
On Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation announced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. Chelle will take over from Austin Eguavoen who has been in charge of the Super Eagles on an interim capacity. As Nigerians look forward to what Chelle has to offer, here are 10 interesting facts about the Malian presented by Sportingtimes.ng’s Korede James… Place of birth: Eric Chelle was born on November 11, 1977, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to a French father and a Malian mother. Playing career: During his playing career Chelle was a central defender who spent most of his…
The winners of this year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) will take home $3.5 million following a significant increase in the prize money by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will be aiming for their first title in the competition having finished as runners-up in 2018, their best outing so far. “The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) announced today that the Prize Money of the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 has been increased by 75% and the Winner will now receive USD 3.5 million,” the continental governing…