After receiving the 2024/25 Golden Boot Award in Abuja on Tuesday, Nasarawa United forward, Yusuf Anas has set himself a target of over 20 goals in the current campaign. At the award ceremony which was delayed due to the player’s involvement in the just ended Africa Nations Championship, Yusuf said the award has sparked a…
In a dramatic turn of event, Turkish foremost clubs, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, have both entered the race to sign Nigeria International striker Ademola Lookman from Atalanta before the close of their transfer windows close on Friday, 12 September. The main European transfer window closed on Monday evening, with Lookman failing to earn himself the big transfer…
Chelsea midfielder, Moises Caicedo has reacted to team-mate Nicolas Jackson’s departure from the club. Jackson left Chelsea to join Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day. The Blues secured a loan agreement with Bayern Munich for the Senegalese’s transfer. The loan fee has been negotiated up to £14.2million, while the obligation to buy has been agreed…
Ex-Barcelona manager, Xavi, has turned down a coaching job offer twice to become the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Marca reports that the Bundesliga club contacted Xavi twice and the 45-year-old Spaniard rejected them because he’s not interested in returning to managerial football presently. Recall that Bayer Leverkusen recently sacked their head coach, Erik…
Warri Wolves have been charged with breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, framework after failing to provide adequate security during their matchday encounter against Rangers on Sunday. The security lapses caused a delay in the scheduled 4 p.m. kick-off at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro. As a result, Warri Wolves have been fined…
Cyriel Dessers has shared his excitement after sealing his permanent transfer to Greek Super League champions, Panathinaikos. The Greens announced the signing of the Nigeria international from Scottish Premiership club Rangers on Monday. Dessers put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Panathinaikos. The 30-year-old reflected on the move to the Greek capital. “Panathinaikos…
Nigeria forward, Christantus Uche is looking forward to making a positive impact at Crystal Palace. Uche joined the Eagles on a season-long loan deal from LaLiga club, Getafe on deadline day. Crystal Palace has an obligation to buy the attacking midfielder next summer. ”This moment is unbelievable. I’m very lucky to be here today and…
Despite the closure of this summer transfer window, there are deals that could yet be confirmed in the coming hours/days. This is because the clubs involved were able to submit deal sheets on time. One of such is Gianluigi Donnarumma’s permanent move from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City. Donnarumma is set to replace Ederson, who…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has spoken highly of the club’s newest signing, Piero Hincapie. According to him, the player would make his team ‘stronger and more competitive’ this season. Arteta backed the signing of the Ecuadorian on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal also have an option to buy the player for £45 million…
A couple of Nigerian footballers sealed both loan and permanent moves on transfer deadline day. After failing to join AC Milan, the club he supported as a boy, Victor Boniface has now signed for Werder Bremen on a one-year loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface will use the international break to work on his fitness,…
