Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw at the Craven Cottage. Prompt News reports that Iwobi was replaced by Rodrigo Muniz in the 63rd minute. The versatile midfielder has racked up five goals and three assists in 20 league appearances for the Whites. His compatriot Calvin Bassey was also in action for the Whites in the keenly contested encounter. The centre-back was in action for the entire duration of the game. The 25-year-old has made 19 league appearances for Marco Silva’s side. Raul Jimenez scored both goals for Fulham in…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Umar Sadiq has expressed his delight after linking up with LaLiga club Valencia. Sadiq will spend the remainder of the 2024/25 season on loan with Carlos Corberán’s side. Los Ches have the option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. At his presentation on Saturday, the Nigeria international said: “First of all, the first day I spoke to Miguel (Corona, sporting director) I realised that there was a coincidence between Valencia and me because I am very hungry and I am also very hungry. And this coincidence was what made me decide. “It’s not…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Victor Osimhen scored his 10th league for Galatasaray in the 2-1 victory over Goztepe at the RAMS Park. Okan Buruk’s side consolidated their lead at the top of the log with the win. Prompt News reports that Osimhen opened scoring for Galatasaray from the penalty spot after 10 minutes. The 26-year-old was in action for 87 minutes before was replaced by Michy Batshuayi. The Yellow and Reds are now 11 points clear of nearest rivals Fenerbahce, who have a game in hand. Goztepe paraded their Nigerian import Anthony Dennis in the game. The 20-year-old was impressive…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Chelsea continued their struggles as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park. Cole Palmer gave the Blues a well deserved lead in the 14th minute. The England international fired in an angled shot after fine work on the left by Jadon Sancho. Prompt News reports that Chelsea had chances to seal the win, but failed to convert them. Jean-Philippe Mateta then equalised for Palace eight minutes from time. The draw leaves Enzo Maresca’s side in fourth place, one point ahead of in-form Newcastle United, who sit just outside the Champions…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria striker Umar Sadiq has joined Spanish club Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season. Los Ches snatched Sadiq from another Spanish club Real Sociedad. Carlos Corberán’s side have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The 27-year-old failed to make a positive throughout his stay at Real Sociedad. The Super Eagles star scored four goals in 35 league appearances for the White and Blues. Prior to his move to Real Sociedad, Sadiq enjoyed a productive spell with Almeria, scoring 43 goals and providing 13 assists in 84…
Stand-in Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi among a list of 26 players to begin closed-camping exercise at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo on Monday, 6th January ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship finals. Goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, defenders Imo Obot and Stephen Manyo, midfielders Musa Zayyad, Rabiu Ali and Papa Daniel Mustapha, and forwards Adamu Abubakar and Emmanuel Ogbole have also been invited. The Super Eagles B, for the first time ever in the qualification series, bumped…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS FIFA council member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has revealed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will soon appoint a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles. The NFF has been criticised for delaying the appointment of permanent coach for the three-time African champions. The soccer house announced it will bring in an expatriate to tinker the team last year following. It’s technical director, Augustine Eguavoen guided the team to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Pinnick said the NFF have finalised the appointment and will soon make the name public. “Any moment from now, I am sure they…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nottingham Forest are optimistic Ola Aina will not leave the club anytime soon. Aina has six months left on his contract with the Tricky Trees. The Nigeria international has attracted interest from Manchester City and Turkish club, Trabzonspor. The Tricky Trees manager, Nuno Espirito Santo is however optimistic the defender and his teammate, Chris Wood will pen an extension. “I think so. I think things are going well and the players are working very good,” the gaffer told a press conference on Friday. The 27-year-old joined the Reds as a free agent from Italian club Torino…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria forward, Umar Sadiq is set to undergo medical at LaLiga strugglers, Valencia ahead of his move to the club. Prompt News reports that Sadiq will join Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad until the end of the season. The deal will include a permanent option worth €8-10m, according to Marca. An agreement between the three parties was reached late on Thursday. Before heading to the Valencia medical centre, where he will undergo tests, Sadiq confirmed that he will be at the Mestalla on Friday to watch the match against Real Madrid. Asked by fans how…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles goalkeeper Victor Sochima has completed a move to South Sudanese club Jamus SC. The goal tender sealed a move Jamus SC from Tanzanian outfit Tabora United, Prompt News reports. Sochima put pen to paper on a two-year contract with Jamus SC. The goal tender took to the social media to express his delight after completing the move. ” New chapter, new home, new club #Jamus SC, thanks to God,” he wrote on X. The shot stopper won the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with Rivers United in the 2022/23 season. He also once…