By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen could face a spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury. Galatasaray confirmed on Monday the powerful striker picked up an injury in their 3-2 away win at Sivasspor last weekend. Osimhen scored the Yellow and Reds second goal of the afternoon. The former Lille player won a penalty which he coolly dispatched in first half stoppage time. It was his seventh league goal of the season for the Turkish Super Lig champions. He was replaced by Victor Nelsson 16 minutes from time. Galatasaray refused to give a timeline on when…
Author: Obaloluwa Joshua
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth appearance at the African Nations Championship is being taken seriously by players invited to the camp of the Super Eagles B, who continue to sweat it out at the exquisite Remo Stars’ Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. A total of 30 players were assembled last week at the impressive facility, as the Eagles prepare for a potentially-explosive home-and-away qualifying fixture against the Black Galaxies of Ghana. Only the Enyimba FC duo of goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena and defender Imo Obot were excused, as the two are seen as pivotal to the People’s Elephant’s ongoing campaign…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Udinese have announced Maduka Okoye will undergo surgery after sustaining an injury in the team’s Serie A clash with Genoa. The Nigeria sustained a wrist injury in the encounter. Okoye is expected to go under the knife in the coming days, according to the club’s official website. The 24-year-old has already been ruled of tonight’s Serie A clash with Monza. The goalkeeper established himself as Udinese’s number one shot stopper in the second half of last season. He has made 14 league appearances for Kosta Runjaic’s side this season. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has reflected on his side’s South West derby victory over Sunshine Stars. The Oluyole Warriors claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Saturday. Ogunbote the victory was a big relief for his side. “This victory is a big relief, having toiled for so many games. This is the third derby we have played, it would have suicidal if we cannot take a point out of the three derbies,” he told the club’s media. “I’m really happy that finally, it happened, we worked for…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Chelsea roared back from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a thrilling London derby on Sunday. Two errors by Marc Cucurella led to Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kuluveski handing the home team the lead in the first 11 minutes. Chelsea showed their title credentials with first Jadon Sancho riffling home a shot on 17 minutes. The Blues dominated the second half and equalised through Cole Palmer’s penalty just past the hour mark. Enzo Fernandez put Enzo Maresca’s ahead for the first time in the game few minutes later and Palmer effectively wrapped it up with…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Fulham and Arsenal battled to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling London derby at the Craven Cottage on London. Raul Jimenez stunned the Gunners by scoring the game’s curtain raiser on 11 minutes. The Mexican raced away down the right and fired a right-footed across goalkeeper David Raya into the far corner. William Saliba levelled shortly after the interval from point-blank range, poking the ball in when Kai Havertz headed it back down into his path from a corner. Arsenal had a goal ruled out for offside two minutes from time. Mikel Arteta’s side moved to second position on 29…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Victor Osimhen was on target in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Sivasspor on Sunday afternoon. Osimhen was brought down by a Sivasspor defender late in the first half. The Nigeria international then rose up to convert expertly from the spot. The 25-year-old has now scored seven goals and registered three assists in nine league appearances for Galatasaray this season. The forward was replaced by Victor Nelsson 16 minutes from time. Galatasaray remain top of the standings with 38 points from 14 matches. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Manchester United have announced the departure of technical director Dan Ashworth. The popular figure spent only five months at the Old Trafford. He arrived United officially on July 1 after leaving another Premier League club, Newcastle United. The Red Devils had coughed up around £3m to bring him to Old Trafford, but the parties have now split by “mutual consent”. United announced this morning: “Dan Ashworth will be leaving his role as Sporting Director of Manchester United by mutual agreement. “We would like to thank Dan for his work and support during a transitional period for…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Victor Osimhen will look to improve his goal haul when Galatasaray take on Sivasspor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday (today). The Nigeria international has directly contributed to nine goals in eight matches in the Turkish Super Lig (six goals and three assists). The powerful striker has also taken most shots in the last 14 weeks (41). Osimhen will lead the Yellow and Reds attack as they look to return to winning ways again following last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Eyupspor. The powerful striker registered an assist in the game. A win for Galatasaray…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Manchester City continued their struggle after they held Crystal Palace to a 2-2 draw at the Selhurst Park on Saturday. Daniel Munoz fired City into lead after four minutes latching onto a pass from Will Hughes and slotting into the far corner. The visitors equalised on the half hour mark with Erling Haaland nodding home Matheus’ cross. Palace were back in the lead again 11 minutes after the break with Maxence Lacroix heading home from inside the box. Pep Guardiola’s side drew even again in the 68th when Bernardo Silva threaded a beautiful through ball to Rico Lewis,…