Determined to achieve a sub 2 hours:10 minutes in the inaugural edition of the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) slated for December 17, 2022, Unicentral Resources Generation Limited, the FCTA-approved organizer of the race is at an advanced discussion with 11 male gold labelled runners, nine gold labelled female runners and three pacers to make the…
• Says corporate organisations interested in sponsoring state’s clubs The government of Bayelsa State has challenged its football team, Bayelsa United, to double their efforts to qualify for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the charge at the weekend when he hosted the players and technical crew of the…
Randers’ Nigeria international Stephen Odey has told Danish media that he is open to joining Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers this summer.Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported fifteen days ago that the two Scottish Premiership powerhouses made enquiries over the availability of the Super Eagles striker.However, Celtic and Rangers have not yet firmed up their interest in the…
According to a report by authoritative Italian publication, Corriere dello Sport, Bayern Munich have made contact with Napoli for the transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.The Bavarians are resigned to losing star forward Robert Lewandowski, who is keen on joining La Liga giants Barcelona. And they want Osimhen to lead their attack next campaign.Recent…
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has returned to Leicester City for preseason ahead of the beginning of next season.Iheanacho had a topsy-turvy campaign with the Foxes last season. The Super Eagles forward recorded eight goals and nine assists in 43 appearances for Leicester City last season, a sharp drop from the 19 goals and seven…
In 1999, Kanu Nwankwo had done what many footballers had never done in the past and would still find it difficult to do in the future.The lanky Nigerian had joined Arsenal as a relatively unknown player to the Gunners faithful, despite his Olympics heroics in Atlanta. He had also won the African Player of the…
Former Flying Eagles striker Jerome Akor was simply unplayable with a brace and an assist as Norwegian league leaders Lillestrom fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 at Kristiansund.Home team Kristiansund took the lead midway through the first half, before a late rally by Lillestrom inspired by Akor.The big striker, who joined Lillestrom…
Everton could abandon their plans to sign Emmanuel Dennis from Watford FC in this transfer window.The Toffees wanted the highly-rated striker as replacement for Richarlison who joined Tottenham Hotspur.According to LIVERPOOL ECHO, the former Club Brugge forward is valued at £25m by the Watford.Villarreal have also been linked with the player who is not willing…
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu is hoping for a siuccessful campaign with NIgeria at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.Kanu is one of the debutants in Nigeria’s 25-player squad for the tournament holding in Morocco.Nigeria is drawn in Group C along with South Africa, Burundi and Botswana, which Kanu herself believes could see the holders…
