By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered a fresh hamstring injury and will miss the Blues trip to Leicester City on Saturday. The England international recently returned to action for the Premier League giants. The defender sustained the latest injury during training on Tuesday. James is now set for another spell on the sidelines, with manager Enzo Maresca unsure how long he will be ruled out. “We have just one injured player, that is Reece,” Maresca said, ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime trip to face his former club. “He felt something and we don’t want to take any risks…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS University of Pittsburgh women’s team have announced the signing of Nigerian duo, Adaobi Okah and Yusuf Hannah. Okah joined University of Pittsburgh from Remo Stars Ladies, while Hannah arrived from Confluence Queens. Okah, who once had stint with Edo Queens has represented Nigeria at the U-17 and U-20 levels. Yusuf played for Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons before moving to Confluence Queens. She has also played for Nigeria at the U-17 level, Prompt News reports. They joined Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun at the club. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Falcons duo Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year. CAF released the nominees for the prestigious award on Wednesday night.Ajibade and Nnadozie were part of the Super Falcons squad to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.The other nominees are; Sandrine Niyonkuru (Burundi / FC Masar), Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi / Olympique Lyonnais), Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City), Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR), Atletico Madrid), Jermaine Seoposenwe (South Africa / Monterrey), Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa / Tigres UANL), Barbara Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride), Racheal Kundananji (Zambia / Bay FC). The Women’s Player of the Year crown is currently held…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Josh Maja is a subject of interest from Spanish club Celta Vigo, Prompt News reports. Celta Vigo will make an attempt to sign the Nigeria international when the transfer window reopens in January, according to Spanish club, Super Deporte. Maja has been in fantastic form for Sky Bet Championship club, West Bromwich Albion this season. The 25-year-old has registered nine goals and one assist in 15 league appearances for the Baggies. West Brom have set a €20m asking price for the forward. Celta Vigo want him to replace Iago Aspas, who is coming to the end of…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS TP Mazembe head coach Lamia Boumedhi praised his players for their resilience after they came back from brink of defeat to beat Edo Queens 3-1 on Tuesday. Emem Essien gave Edo Queens the lead in the 59th minute. TP Mazembe then struck with the equalising goal on the dot of 90 minutes through Merveille Nanguji. The game went into extra time with the scoreline locked at 1-1. Comfort Folorunsho scored an own goal in the 101 minute as TP Mazembe took the lead for the first time. Marlene Kasai converted from the penalty spot eight minutes…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ademola Lookman is in the running for the Serie A Forward of the Year in the prestigious Gran Gala del Calcio Awards. The Atalanta winger is nominated for award alongside, Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram as well as AC Milan’s Rafael Leao for the award. Lookman is recgnised for his exemplary displays for La Dea the last two campaigns. The Nigeria international registered 17 goals and 10 assists across all competitions for La Dea last season. The 27-year-old has already notched eight goals and five assists in 14 appearances across all competitions this season. The…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Edo Queens lost 3-1 to TP Mazembe in the semi-final of their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League tie in Casablanca on Tuesday. The first half ended 0-0 with the Nigerian champions having the better chances. Emem Essien opened scoring for Edo Queens in the 65th minute, slotting home Paulina Alli’s cross. Merveille Nanguji however equalised for TP Mazembe on the dot of 90 minutes. The game went into extra time with the scoreline locked at 1-1. Comfort Folorunsho conceded an own goal in the 101 minute as TP Mazembe took the lead for the first time…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong claimed responsibility for the team’s disappointing defeat against Rwanda. The West Africans went down to a 2- 1 defeat against the Amavubi at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday night. It was the Super Eagles first loss in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. Troost-Ekong admitted that the Super Eagles were not at their best in the game. “Yes, you’re right, and I take responsibility,” the centre-back told reporters. “As captain and the last man at the back, I know we should have done better. But don’t…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Edo Queens forward Emem Essien has been included in the Group Stage Best X1 at the ongoing 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League. Prompt News reports that Essien’s teammate, Cordeila Odoma was also named in the list. The selection was compiled by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG). AS FAR shot stopper Khadija ER-Rmichi, with just one concession in the group stages, rightfully earns the goalkeeper position. Nouhaila Benzina of AS FAR, alongside Shadia Nankya of FC Masar, make up the centre-back pairing. Karabo Dhlamini of Mamelodi Sundowns takes her spot on the left-back position. UWC’s highly experienced Amogelang…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed disappointment with his team’s performance against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Nigeria rounded up their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Rwanda in Uyo on Monday night. The Super Eagles took the lead through Samuel Chukwueze on 59 minutes. The Amavubi however rallied to claim maximum points with goals from Jimmy Mutsinzi and Innocent Nshuti. “Below standard,and I feel very sad, Eguavoen said after the game. “This result was not what we planned for. We scored and were pushing for a second…