The draw ceremony for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals will take place at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Casablanca on Monday evening. Three-time African champions Nigeria have been placed in Pot 1, alongside seven-time winners Egypt, three-time champions and Cup holders Cote d’Ivoire, two-time winners Algeria, hosts and 1976 champions Morocco and 2021 winners Senegal. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle and Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor, alongside the Chairman of NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa will attend the colourful ceremony in the heart of Morocco’s administrative capital. The final tournament…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is in the news for the wrong reason after a journalist in Turkey alleged that he assaulted him and also threatened him. Tolga Bozduman, who works with Turkish media outlet Posta alleged that the striker acted violently towards him when he photographed him. “I filmed Osimhen as he was leaving, I was with three colleagues,” recounted the journalist. “When the flashes went off, he went berserk, he ran towards me screaming,tried to take my camera but I didn’t let him and he punched me. It still hurts. “Then he started swearing and said to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria winger Francis Ordega has sealed a move to Saudi Arabia club, Al- Ittihad Ladies. Ordega joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Russian club CSKA Moscow. CSKA Moscow announced her departure from the club last week. The 31-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year contract. Her arrival increase the number of Nigerians at the club to two with defender Ashleigh Plumptre already a key member of the squad. During her time with CSKA Moscow, the dazzling winger scored 29 goals and registered 20 assists in 84 appearances. The…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle will attend the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Prompt News reports that the draw will hold at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat on Monday. It will be Chelle’s first assignment since his appointment as Super Eagles gaffer two weeks ago. The Super Eagles are expected to be among the top seeds for the draw. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to release the procedure for the draw before Monday. 24 countries have already secured a place at the biennial competition. The Super…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria forward Victor Boniface has reacted to rumours of his break up with long-term girlfriend, Rikke Hermine. Boniface and Hermine reportedly broke up after the latter demanded a legal marriage without a prenup. A prenup is a written contract protecting the assets and finances of both parties in case of divorce or death. Responding to the claims, the forward wrote in a post, now deleted, on X on Thursday that they were all false. “Stop posting fake shit you guys know nothing about …… “Una go just carry phone without knowing Wetinx Dey sup just post,”…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Bruno Onyemaechi is on the verge of sealing a permanent transfer to Greek Super League giants, Olympiacos. According to Portuguese news outlet, O Jogo, his Portuguese club, Boavista have agreed to sell him to Olympiacos for €2.5m. Onyemaechi has been with Boavista since 2022. He first joined the modest club on loan from CD Feirense. The move was made permanent the following season. The Nigeria international was previously linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig champions Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor were unable to meet Boavista’s valuation of the player. The 25-year-old has racked three goals and one…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Manchester City have announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush. Prompt News recalls that Marmoush, who joins Manchester City for a fee in the region of €70m signed a deal until 2029. This is a day I will never forget,” the Egypt international said. “To sign for Manchester City – one of the best teams in the world – is an amazing feeling. I am delighted, my family are so proud, and we are all very happy to be here in Manchester. “With Pep, his technical staff and the world-class facilities here, players have everything they need…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Mohammed V National Theatre, Rabat will host the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF has announced. CAF announced venue of the draw on its official website on Wednesday. The draw ceremony is slated for Monday, January 27. It will be broadcast live on CAF’s official social media platforms and partner broadcasters. The 24 qualified teams will be divided into six first round groups for the finals. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed sides will advance to the Round of 16.In addition, it is also an opportunity …
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been removed from Udinese’s list of registered players for the remainder of the season following an alleged betting irregularities. Okoye is currently under investigation for betting on his own yellow card in the Serie A clash between Udinese and Lazio in March, 2024. Prompt News reports that the shot stopper received a yellow card in the 64th minute of the encounter for time wasting. Investigators have reportedly conducted a search on the shot stopper’s residence following complaints from betting company agency, Sisal. The former Watford goal tender could be banned for up to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna have completed the signing of Super Falcons sensation Blessing Nkor. Nkor linked up with Deportivo La Coruna on loan for the remainder of the campaign. Prompt News reports that the 21-year-old previously played for Turkish outfit Gaziantep Asya Spor. The enterprising striker recorded an impressive 12-goal haul during her stay with Gaziantep Asya Spor. She also once had stint with Tanzanian giants Yanga Princesses. The forward played for Nigeria Women’s Premier League club, Sunshine Queens before moving abroad. Nkor made her international debut for Nigeria in the 2-1 friendly defeat to…