Super Eagles of Nigeria midfield maestro, Ogenyi Onazi was in action for Zalgiris Vilnius in their round two of the UEFA champions league qualifications against Ferencvaros at the Groupama Arena.The midfield retained his place in his team’s starting XI following his impressive showing for the club in their previous game.Onazi who scored in the previous…
Nigeria international midfielder, Joel Chukwuma Obi, has completed his move to U.S. Salernitana 1919 on Wednesday.The transfer brought an end to his time at troubled Chievo Verona who are competing in the second tier of Italian Football.The 30-year-old scored six goals in 67 matches for Chievo from 2018–2021 and was unlucky to not guide them…
Aiteo Cup: Gateway Boss Hakeem Busari boss talks tough ahead of clash with Bayelsa UnitedGateway United boss Hakeem Busari has warned his side against complacency ahead of their Aiteo Cup quarter final fixture with Bayelsa United.A victory over their fellow NNL side will see Gateway United reach the last four of the prestigious competition for…
Brazilian legend Pele hailed Marta as “much more than a footballer” and an “inspiration” after she scored in a fifth Olympic Games on Wednesday. The 35-year-old scored twice as Brazil opened their Tokyo Olympics campaign with a 5-0 rout of China. Marta became the first player to score in five straight Olympics when Brazil beat…
South Africa went down 1-0 to Japan in their Olympic football opener on Thursday, after their squad was forced to isolate in the lead-up to the game. A video analyst and two players — James Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi — tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, with 21 members of the team contingent named as…
The Australian city of Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the recommendation of its executive board. “The International Olympic Committee has the honour to announce that the Games of the 35th Olympiad are awarded to Brisbane, Australia,” IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday after a vote…
Edros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has thrown his weight behind the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics, even as a surge in the Delta variant drives a resurgence of COVID-19 around the world and the event faces continued opposition just days before the opening ceremony. Speaking to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Albert Lokonga from Anderlecht for £18 million ($25m). The Gunners have seen off reported competition from clubs in Italy to land the 21-year-old, who has committed to a five-year deal at Emirates Stadium. Lokonga will join up with his new Arsenal team-mates ahead of their pre-season trip to Florida…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is set to join Premier League club West Bromwich Albion on a permanent deal. The 28-year-old has not been attached to a club since leaving Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr in October 2020. According to Daily Mail, the Baggies have requested a visa for the winger and booked him in…
