By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigerian winger Moses Simon has scooped FC Nantes’ Player of the Month for December Prompt News reports that Simon claimed the individual accolade with the highest number of votes (44%). The 28-year-old beat Douglas Augusto, Nicolas Cozza, and Matthis Abline to the award. It would be recalled that the Super Eagles star also won the award in September. The 28-year-old made two appearances for the Yellow Canaries in December, scoring once and providing one assist. He will receive the award before Nantes’ home clash against AS Monaco at the La Beaujoire on Friday, January 10. READ ALSO:
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Granada striker Edna Imade has been named Liga F Player of the Month for December. The 24-year-old is the second Nigerian to win the individual accolade. The elegant striker registered three goals and one assist for Granada in December. Imade beat Amaiur Sarriegi (Real Sociedad), Jone Amezaga (Athletic Club), Signe Bruun (Real Madrid CF), Esmee Brugts (FC Barcelona), Romane Salvador (RCD Espanyol) and Andrea Álvarez (SD Eibar) to the individual accolade. She has scored eight goals for Granada this season, one adrift of Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor. Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade won the inaugural award in September. Alexia…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has mourned the death of Stanley Nwabali’s mother. The mother of the Super Eagles goalkeeper died on January 1, 2025 Nwabali announced her passing on the social media on Wednesday night. “Our heartfelt condolences to Stanley Nwabali on the loss of his mother. Stay strong, Stanley. sending you strength and support during this difficult time. You are not alone; we are all with you,” the NFF wrote on X. It would be recalled that the Chippa United shot stopper a also his father to the cold hands of death in November…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is in mourning mood again following the death of his beloved mother. Nwabali announced the demise of the deceased on the social media. “A very very crazy world indeed, Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the 28-year-old wrote on X. The unfortunate incident occurred few months after the death of his father. The Chippa United goal tender lost his father on November 15, 2024. The former Katsina United and Enyimba shot stopper was on international duty when the incident occurred. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Arsenal moved back to second position in the Premier League after beating Brentford 3-1 away on Wednesday. The hosts took the lead through Bryan Mbeumo in the 13th minute. Arsenal however fought back with Gabriel Jesus nodding home the equaliser before half time. Arsenal came out firing in the second half and Mikel Merino put them ahead five minutes after the restart. Gabriel Martinelli scored three minutes later to put Mikel Arteta’s side in control. The win lifted the Gunners above Chelsea and Nottingham Forest with 39 points from 19 games with Liverpool on 45 from 18. Brentford remain in 12th spot with 24…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ligue 1 club, Olympic Lyon have finally agreed to sell Nigeria striker Gift Orban to TSG Hoffeheim. Hoffenheim reportedly submitted a €10m bid for the powerful striker with Lyon holding out for €12m. The two parties have now reached agreement on the fee, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. ” Hoffenheim and Olympique Lyon have agreed on deal for Gift Orban, green light from OL to proceed. “Formal steps to follow on player side to get the deal sealed,” Romano wrote on X. The 23-year-old linked up with Lyon from Belgian Pro League side, KAA Gent…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Atalanta talisman Ademola Lookman has been included in Serie A Team of the Year for 2024. The selection was compiled by popular statistics website, whoscored.com. Lookman is the only Atalanta player, who made the cut. The 27-year-old helped Gian Piero Gasperini’s side win the UEFA Europa League in May, scoring a hat-trick in the final. The Nigerian has racked up 11 goals and six assists in 20 appearances across all competitions for the Serie A leaders this season. Other players who were also included are Inter Milan’s trio, Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglo and…
By Obaloluwa Joshua LAGOS Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has returned to training at Turkish Super Lig club, Galatasaray. Osimhen spent the yuletide season in Nigeria after Galatasaray players were granted seven-day break by the club. He has scored nine goals in 11 league appearances for Galatasaray this season. The players are back in training ahead of this weekend’s league clash with Goztepe. The Yellow and Reds will host Goztepe at the RAMS Park on Saturday. Okan Buruk’s side top standings with 44 points from 16 games. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Brown Ideye is full of excitement after completing his move to former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba. Ideye has linked up for People’s Elephant for the second half of the season. Having trained with Rivers United before joining Enyimba, the striker’s return to Nigerian football follows a trend of former Super Eagles stars like Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi returning to the domestic league after extended careers abroad. The 30-year-old expressed his delight on the social media. “No place like home..🇳🇬Thank you @EnyimbaFC for the opportunity. God bless..🙏🏾💙,”he wrote on X. The veteran forward’s…
The joy of National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko over CHAN Eagles’ qualification for CHAN 2025 holds no bounds. Little wonder he instantly dolled out N10m to the team for defeating Ghana 3-1 in Uyo on Saturday to secure the ticket. Speaking after the team’s exploits, Dikko has restated the Commission’s commitment towards the sports economy with the domestic league as one of the major vehicles to drive the process. His words, “This qualification means a lot to us at the NSC. You can see how excited my DG, Hon. Bukola Olapade and I were over the result.…