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Shooting Stars, Beyond Limits dominate pre-season tournament Best XI
Shooting Stars and Beyond Limits dominated the ValueJet pre-season tournament Best XI. The quintet of Taofeek Malomo, Alex Aghahowa, Adelowo Gbolagade, Adeleye Aniyikaye and goalkeeper Darlington Ovunda are the Shooting Stars players who made the shortlist. The Beyond Limits in the best X1 are; Onyebuchi Obasi, Farouk Ogundare, Samaad Popoola, Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi and Mohammed Abdullahi.
Shooting Stars, Beyond Limits dominate pre-season tournament Best XI
First Lady hosts Super Falcons at Aso Rock
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday hosted members of the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Super Falcons crashed out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, having lost through penalties to the English team last Monday, August 7.
First Lady hosts Super Falcons at Aso Rock
Transfer: Chelsea’s Kepa joins Real Madrid
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a season-long loan move to Real Madrid this summer transfer window. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via its website on Monday morning. Kepa joined Chelsea in the summer of 2018 from Athletic Club. The Spaniard established himself as first choice during his debut season, making 54 appearances which
Transfer: Chelsea’s Kepa joins Real Madrid
Ligue 1: Nigerian forward Akor named in Team of the Week
Montpellier forward, Jerome Akor has been included in Ligue 1 Team of the Week, DAILY POST reports. The former Flying Eagles forward made a flying debut, netting a brace in Montpellier’s 2-2 draw against Le Havre on Sunday. The 23-year-old drew Montpelier level in the 58th minute before handing the hosts the lead for the
Ligue 1: Nigerian forward Akor named in Team of the Week
EPL: Exquisite pass – Owen singles out Liverpool star after Chelsea draw
Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has singled out forward Mohamed Salah for praise after the Egyptian international’s impressive display during the Reds’ Premier League 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday. Owen was highly impressed when he sliced Chelsea’s defence open with a sublime pass to assist teammate Luis Diaz’s opener at Stamford Bridge. In the
EPL: Exquisite pass – Owen singles out Liverpool star after Chelsea draw
Katsina United will shine on NPFL return – Okoko
Katsina United midfielder, Junior Okoko is confident the team will record success in the upcoming Nigeria Professional Football League season. Okoko disclosed this at an award ceremony at the club’s secretariat in Katsina. The midfielder received an award of excellence for his performance last season. Katsina United secured promotion to the NPFL during the Nigeria
Katsina United will shine on NPFL return – Okoko
Transfer: Osimhen’s release clause in new contract revealed
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, is finally set to sign a new contract with the club. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Osimhen will put pen to paper on a new three-year deal. The deal will include a €150million release clause. There have been protracted talks between the two parties over a new contract amid interest from
Transfer: Osimhen’s release clause in new contract revealed
Transfer: Caicedo set for medical after Chelsea agree British-record transfer fee
Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo, will have medical checks on Monday morning ahead of completing his British transfer record £115m move to Chelsea. Chelsea will pay £100m upfront plus £15m in performance-related add-ons. According to Sky Sports, the Seagulls have a significant sell-on inserted into the agreement. Caicedo, who also attracted interest from Liverpool, will then
Transfer: Caicedo set for medical after Chelsea agree British-record transfer fee
EPL: It’ll destroy Pochettino’s plans – Neville names two Chelsea players that must stay fit
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has said Reece James and Ben Chilwell must stay fit following their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday. James and Chilwell went off with knocks in the second half of the game at Stamford Bridge. Both defenders have struggled for form and fitness in recent seasons, and Neville says
EPL: It’ll destroy Pochettino’s plans – Neville names two Chelsea players that must stay fit
Rivers United captain Festus retires, gets new appointment
Rivers United defender Austine Festus has retired from active football ahead of the new season. The former captain of the Nigeria Professional Football League champions has now been appointed the new team coordinator of the club. Forward Nyima Nwagua will take over from the tough tackling defender as the new captain of the Port Harcourt
Rivers United captain Festus retires, gets new appointment
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