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Getafe president Angel Torres has revealed that Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche prefers a move to the English Premier League amid growing interest from top clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Atletico Madrid. Uche had a strong season with Getafe, recording four goals and six assists, and has also impressed on […]

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has officially signed a three-year deal with Turkish club Trabzonspor, marking his permanent return after a successful loan spell two seasons ago. The transfer from Southampton, delayed by prolonged negotiations, was finalized last Friday following an agreement between both clubs. Onuachu, who scored 17 goals in […]

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically died at the age of 28 following a fatal road accident on the A-52 motorway near Palacios de Sanabria in Spain. The crash, which occurred on Thursday, also claimed the life of his 26-year-old brother, Andre, after their vehicle caught fire. Jota, who joined […]

FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into CF Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral following allegations that he made a racist remark toward Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger during their Club World Cup match on June 22 in Charlotte. The incident, which left Rudiger visibly upset, is under review by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, though […]

Kwara United youth team coach, Jimoh Abdulkadir, has expressed confidence in his players ahead of the National Youth League Super Eight competition set to begin on Monday, June 23rd in Lagos. The team, placed in Group A alongside Kano Pillars, Enyimba, and Plateau United, aims to build on their recent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal, making the NBA giants the most valuable sports team in U.S. history, according to ESPN. The Buss family, who have owned the franchise for 46 years, will hand over controlling interest to billionaire investor Mark […]

Ademola Lookman has been nominated for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season award, with two of his goals making the shortlist—one against Real Madrid and another in a dominant 5-0 win over Empoli. The Nigerian forward, who recently clinched Atalanta’s Player of the Season title for the second consecutive year, delivered […]

Nigerian referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as one of 18 officials for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to be hosted in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2025. A FIFA-badged official since 2020 and a member of […]

Arsenal’s midfielder, Myles Lewis-Skelly has drawn interest from Real Madrid following a breakout 2024-25 season, where he made 39 appearances after previously having no first-team experience. Currently with the England national team, the teenager’s rapid rise has prompted Arsenal to work on securing his future with a long-term deal, as […]