Chelsea plotting £105m double swoop for Raphinha, Sterling
Chelsea are poised to make Brazilian star Raphinha their first signing under new ownership – and will also make a move for Raheem Sterling this week, The sun reported. It [readmore]
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Balele donates to WNFF/Taiwo Ogunjobi memorial football tourney
The maiden edition of the Late Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U15 Football Tournament received a boost from the Chairman, Katsina Football Association Mallam Aminu Balele Kurfi. Dan Arewa as he is [readmore]
Onyekuru may replace Nwakaeme at Trabzonspor
Nigeria international, Henry Onyekuru could replace Anthony Nwakaeme who left the Turkish champions, Trabzonspor. After Nwakaeme’s move to Saudi Arabia, Trabzonspor have been scouring Europe in search of a replacement [readmore]
Cech leaves Chelsea after meeting with new owner
Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech will step down from his role as technical and performance adviser at the end of June, the Premier League club said on Monday, the latest [readmore]
NFF Presidency: Idah promises open administration
Former Nigerian International and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidential aspirant, Peterside Idah, has promised to run a transparent federation where all money spent and received will be published and make [readmore]
US goalkeeper Turner completes Arsenal move
United States goalkeeper Matt Turner says he has been “able to realise a dream” after completing his move to Arsenal, BBC reported. The 28-year-old has joined the Gunners on a [readmore]
Nottingham Forest sign Awoniyi from Union Berlin
Nottingham Forest have signed Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin for a club record fee, BBC revealed. The 24-year-old joins newly promoted Forest on a five-year deal for a [readmore]
Eaglets beat Burkina Faso to win 2022 WAFU B U17
Nigeria’s U-17 boys, Golden Eaglets, on Friday night emerged Champions of the West Africa Zone B after defeating Burkina Faso in the final match of the competition played in Cape [readmore]
My dream is to coach France -Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed a ‘deep desire’ to manage the French national team one day and refused to rule out the prospect of coaching Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Despite a stellar [readmore]
Eagles drop in FIFA rankings
Three-time African champions, Nigeria have dropped to the 31st spot according to the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. Recall Nigeria under a new tactician, Jose Peseiro, played four games [readmore]