By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Sheffield United have announced the signing of Nigerian winger Christian Nwachukwu. Nwachukwu linked up with the Sky Bet Championship club from Bulgarian outfit Botev Plodiv. The 19-year-old penned a deal until 2027, with a two-year option, Prompt News reports. Manager Chris Wilder said: “Christian joins the club after being identified through our new data driven transfer strategy. “We are discovering something new here and it may take time before we see some results, but we’re open to the new methods and we’re looking forward to working with Christian, and others, to see how far we can…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Blackburn Rovers have sealed the loan signing of Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis for the remainder of the season. Prompt News reports that Dennis joined Blackburn Rovers from Nottingham Forest. The 27-year-old is the Blue and Whites sixth signing of the winter transfer window. The striker failed to make an appearance for Forest this season before making the switch. He joined this Tricky Trees from Watford in August 2022. Dennis scored twice in 19 appearances during his first season at the City Ground. The versatile striker spent the following season on loan at Istanbul Basaksehir and Watford.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor are set to reignite their interest in Southampton striker, Paul Onuachu. Onuachu impressed during a loan spell at Trabzonspor last season, netting 17 goals in 25 appearances for the club. The Black Sea were keen to make the move permanent but were out priced by Southampton. Southampton initially demanded €7 million for the forward ,but subsequently increased their asking price to €10 million and then to €15 million. The Nigeria international has recently impressed for Southampton. He scored the winning goal in the Saints 2-1 win at Ipswich Town last Saturday.The…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria National League, (NNL) club, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC), were involved in a road accident on Monday. According to reports, no live was lost but many players were injured in the incident. The injured players are currently receiving treatment at an unnamed hospital. The accident occurred along the Ogbomosho-Ilorin expressway. ABS FC were on their way back from Lagos following Wednesday’s encounter against Madiba FC. The Ilorin-based club lost the matchday nine encounter 3-0.
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Libyan club Al Hilal Benghazi have signed Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi on a free transfer. The former U-23 Eagles goal poacher last played for Egyptian club Smouha SC. The 28-year-old joined Al Hilal for the remainder of the season. Due to ongoing political unrest in Sudan, both Al Hilal and rivals El Merrikh are participating in the Mauritania League. Ajayi has played in North Africa for most of his professional career. The forward was in the books of Tunisian club, CS Sfaxien in the 2015/16 season, scoring 10 goals in 28 appearances. Ajayi enjoyed a more…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United until the end of the season. Rashford will spend the remainder of the 2024/25 season at the Villa Park. “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United,” Villa announced on X account. Unai Emery’s side will cover at least 75 per cent of Rashford’s wages which could go up to 90 per cent depending on his and the team’s performance. “I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen,”…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Arsenal hammered Manchester City 5-1 to deliver a statement of intent in the Premier League title race. Captain Martin Odegaard gave Mikel Arteta’s side the lead after two minutes following a woeful defending by the visitors. City levelled through Erling Haaland on 55 minutes, but the North London club regained the lead almost immediately courtesy of Thomas Partey’s long range shot. Teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly doubled the hosts advantage in the 62nd minute. Germany international Kai Havertz scored the fourth from a counter-attack 14 minutes later. Substitute Ethan Nwaneri put the icing on the cake with a stunning…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace at the Old Trafford on Sunday. Palace were the better side in the first half at Old Trafford, but failed to convert their chances. The breakthrough came in the 64th minute courtesy of Jean Mateta’s fine strike. Mateta reacted first after the ball had come off the crossbar to give his side a deserved lead.United improved afterwards but were unable to find the equaliser. Mateta condemned the hosts to a seventh home league loss and 11th in all this term with a late second. Palace climbed above…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Chuba Akpom has joined Ligue 1 club Lille on loan for the remainder of the season. Akpom linked up with Les Dogues from Eredivisie giants, Ajax Amsterdam. Lille have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The 29-year-old moved to Ajax from Sky Bet Championship club, Middlesbrough in 2023. The striker scored 15 goals in 36 appearances during his first season at the club. This season he has scored eight goals in the Eredivisie and registered another four in the UEFA Europa League.
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Liverpool have opened up a nine-point lead at the top of Premier League table following a 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Mohamed Salah scored both goals for Arne Slot’s side. The Egyptian rifled home a penalty on the hour mark. The forward made the points save with the second 15 minutes from time. Liverpool now have 56 points from 23 games. Second-placed Arsenal and Nottingham are on 47.