Author: Obaloluwa Joshua

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Bruno Labbadia has offered an insight on why he rejected the chance to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 58-year-old’s appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on August 27. Labbadia however announced he won’t take up the role again three days later. The former Germany international  has now explained the reason behind his action. “I wanted to go abroad now. The basic premise for me was, i have to go to Nigeria to see everything firsthand.That didn’t happen anymore after it was announced“, Labbadia told Flatterball podcast. “It wasn’t about the salary…

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi is back and safe at the club following his horrific airport ordeal with Nigeria. Ndidi was part of the Super Eagles squad that was held hostage at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya early this week. The players and their officials were left without food, water and phone service for several hours. Cooper said: “He’s fine. He’s back with us, safe and well. We were in close contact with him throughout the situation they found themselves in. He kept us updated. “There were Wi-Fi issues so it…

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Victor Osimhen has returned to full team training at Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray. Osimhen suffered a muscle injury in Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa last month. The 25-year-old grabbed a brace in the encounter before he was substituted after the break. The Nigeria international was sidelined for around two weeks. The injury forced the forward to miss Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Libya. The striker could now return to action Saturday against Antalyaspor. The former Lille of France player has scored two goals and registered four assists in four outings since…

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Flamingos midfielder Taiwo Afolabi has been named Player of the Match following the team’s victory over New Zealand. Bankole Olowookere’s side thrashed New Zealand 4-1 in their opening game at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Afolabi showed her quality by bossing the midfield. The talented playmaker also scored the Flamingos fourth goal of the game played at the CFC Stadium. The youngster was in action for the entire duration of the encounter. The Flamingos will take on Ecuador in their next Group A game on Saturday night. READ ALSO:

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Spanish club Real Betis Balompie have announced the signing of former Falconets star Chinyere Kalu. Kalu signed a two-year contract with Real Betis until 2026, Prompt News reports. The defensive midfielder was a member of Falconets squad to the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. The youngster also previously played for Nigeria’s women’s U-17 side Flamingos. The 19-year-old once had stint with clubs in Nigeria including Martins White Dove FC, Osun Babes FC, Rivers Angels FC and Nasarawa Amazons FC. Super Falcons stars Roosa Ariyo and Rinsola Babajide previously played for Real Betis. READ ALSO: