By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Flamingos of Nigeria claimed the Fair Play award at the recently concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Prompt News reports. Bankole Olowookere’s side were recognised as the best behaved team in the Dominican Republic. The Flamingos picked up the least number of bookings at the competition. The Nigerian girls crashed out in the quarter-final stage of the tournament. They lost 2-0 to the United States of America in a keenly contested game. North Korea claimed the title after beating Spain 4-3 on penalties in the final. READ ALSO:
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Federal Government has debunked reports currently circulating in the media on the reported harassment of Nigerians living in Libya. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country’s citizens in Libya are going about their daily activities without any molestation. There were reports in some section of the media last weekend on Nigerian workers been harassed in Libya in the aftermath of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruling on the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Super Eagles and Mediterranean Knights. CAF awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Flourish Sabastine has sealed a move to Turkish Women’s Super League outfit Galatasaray. The striker penned a one-year contract with the Yellow and Reds, Prompt News reports. Galatasaray signed the striker from French D’Arkema outfit Stade Reims. The 20-year-old is now the second Nigerian in the Galatasaray’s squad. It would be recalled that her former Falconets teammate Oluwatosin Demehin recently linked up with Galatasaray. Sabastine was part of NigerIa’s Falconets squad to the 2022 and 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. She played for Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side Bayelsa Queens before moving abroad. READ…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Manchester United and Chelsea battled to a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash at the Old Trafford on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead from the penalty spot 20 minutes from time. Chelsea fought back immediately with Moises Caicedo volleying from outside the box. The Blues moved to fourth position on the table following the stalemate. The Red Devils are 13th on 12 points after 10 games, Prompt News reports. Chelsea will face London rivals Arsenal in their next game. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ademola Lookman scored an early brace as Atalanta stunned Serie A leaders Napoli 3-0 at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday afternoon. Lookman broke the deadlock after 10 minutes volleying from a tight angle. The Nigeria international’s second, one minute after the half hour mark was a beauty. The winger fired home from outside box after he was set up by Alex Meret. The 27-year-old has now scored six goals in eight league appearances for La Dea this season. Substitute Matteo Retegui netted Gian Piero Gasperini’s side third goal in stoppage time. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina says the club must be consistent to earn a top four spot in the Premier League this season. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side moved to third position on the table following a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the City Ground on Saturday. Aina scored Forest’s third goal of the thrilling encounter. The Tricky Trees have lost once in nine outings this season with five wins and four draws. The Nigeria international however believed they will need to do more to secure a UEFA Champions League spot. “We are taking every…
By Obaloluwa Joshua LAGOS Bournemouth put an end to Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League courtesy of 2-1 victory at the Vitality Stadium. Antoine Semenyo set the hosts on the road for the win by netting the opening goal after nine minutes following a low cross from Milos Kerkez. Evanilson doubled the advantage for the Cherries four minutes after the hour mark. Prompt News reports that Defender Josko Gvardiol reduced the deficit for City eight minutes from time. City dropped to second position on the table with 23 points after 10 matches, two points behind Liverpool. Bournemouth…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Newcastle United beat Arsenal 1-0 at the St. James’ Park on Saturday to deliver a blow to the Gunners title chances. Alexander Isak nodded home the winning goal after 12 minutes. Anthony Gordon whipped in a pinpoint cross from the right that the Swede nod past David Raya. It was the forward’s third league goal of the season. Newcastle United put up a resolute display at the back to stop Arsenal from scoring in the game. Eddie Howe’s side climbed to eighth position following the hard-earned victory. Arsenal remained provisionally third on the standings. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Getafe attacker Christantus Uche is being tracked by Premier League club, Aston Villa and Bournemouth. Uche was recently linked with a move to Chelsea. According to Spanish news outlet, AS, Aston Villa and Bournemouth are the latest clubs to show interest in the forward. The 21-year-old has has caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs with his impressive performances for Getafe this season. The striker only linked up with the Azulones from Ceuta this summer. The Nigerian has scored one goal in seven outings for Getafe this season. READ ALSO:
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed his desire to inspire young people through football and music. The Fulham star is combining football and music together. Iwobi recently released his second single titled ‘What’s Luv?’. The 28-year-old released his debut single ‘Don’t Shoot’ in June. “Growing up in an area of London that is challenging for some people, I know how hard it can be, and I’m grateful to have a platform to try and make a difference,” he told BBC Sport. “I hope that my music is another way of proving that young people do not…