The National Sports Commission’s , NSC, Elites Athletes and Podium board has been officially inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko. The board which has former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as chief Executive officer, has been charged to swing into action with the objective to ensure a sustainable scientific system for Nigeria athletes discovery and welfare for better podium performances. The NSC Chairman Mallam Dikko said the athletes Elite and Podium board has been established to solve all the lingering problems that are always associated with Nigerian athletes and their performances at major international competitions. ” This…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Kelechi Iheanacho will decide his future at Sevilla, according to manager Garcia Pimienta. The Rojiblancos are ready to sanction a loan or permanent transfer for the Nigeria international. Iheanacho arrived Sevilla on a free transfer last summer after leaving Leicester City. The 28-year-old has however failed to settle down at the club. The forward has made nine league appearances for the former UEFA Europa League champions without a goal to his name. He has several offers on the table and his expected to decide his future before the end of the winter transfer window. “He has…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the match schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations that will see nine venues used across six cities for the continent’s greatest football show. Morocco and Comoros will kick-off the tournament on December 21, 2025 with a Group A fixture at the newly-built 69,500-seater Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, a fitting stage for the grand opening. Rabat will have four match venues, with other host cities Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes and Tangier to have one each. The four quarter-final fixtures will be played at the Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo says having a good start will boost the team’s chances of winning the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans will face former champions Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C at the biennial competition. Nigeria will be targeting a fourth crown in Morocco after winning the title three times in the past. Yobo stated a positive start will be key to the team’s aspiration. “A good start is very important. The first two games are very important. It is very, very crucial,”he told ESPN. “But…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Holders Real Madrid and Manchester City will clash in the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League. The playoff draws was conducted at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday afternoon. It will the fourth season in a row that Real Madrid and City will be meeting in the knockout stages of the competition. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich will face Celtic, while Paris Saint-Germain will play fellow Ligue 1 side Brest. In the other fixtures, Club Brugge will do battle with Atalanta, Juventus will be up against PSV Eindhoven with Feyenoord also going up against AC Milan. The last two games will see Sporting…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigerian forward Motunrayo Ezekiel has joined Spanish Liga F club, Valencia, Prompt News reports. Ezekiel linked up with Los Ches from Nigeria Women’s Premier League club, Naija Ratels. The 21-year-old played for former Nigerian champions, Rivers Angels during the 2023/24 season. The versatile striker also once had stint with Lakeside Queens. The forward was part of the Nigeria women’s team that won silver in the football event of the 2023 All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. She joined the list of Nigerians plying their trade in the Spanish Women’s League. Valencia Ladies, on six points, are bottom…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso says he is happy to keep Victor Boniface at the club after the forward’s proposed move to Al Nassr fell through. Boniface was on the verge of sealing a mega money move to the Saudi club this week. Stefano Pioli’s side however pulled a plug on the move instead opted to sign Aston Villa and Colombia striker Jhon Duran. Alonso said the striker is unperturbed by the failed transfer and is concentrated on playing for the club. “He will train again tomorrow (today). I think he will stay with us,” the…
Everton are interested in Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi. Awoniyi has played second fiddle to New Zealand international Chris Wood this season. It has led to speculation about his future, despite both the forward and head coach Nuno Espirito Santo insisting he can have a role to play in the remainder of the campaign. The rumours concerning his future has refused to go away with Everton the latest club to express interest in his services. Prompt News reports that the 27-year-old was previously linked with a move to West Ham United. The Nigeria international has scored once in 20 league…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Saudi club Al Nassr has collapsed. Al Nassr had earlier reached agreement with Leverkusen for the transfer of the Nigeria international. They have also agreed personal terms with the powerful forward. Al Nassr have instead signed Aston Villa striker, Jhon Duran. “This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account. “Victor Boniface and Al Nassr, deal OFF. “Nigerian striker won’t join the club, deal was advanced… but never done as Al Nassr never gave final green light.”
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Napoli have rejected a €65m bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen. Osimhen is on loan at Galatasaray until the end of the season, but the Turkish Super Lig champions do not have an option to make his move permanent. The 26-year-old however has a €75m clause included in his contract and Napoli are unwilling to sell the Nigerian for a lower fee. Corriere dello Sport reports that the forward’s clause is valid from January and that Galatasaray are the only club that can get the Nigerian striker for a lower fee. The clause for January, is…