Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill has explained why experienced midfielder John Obi Mikel was allowed to leave the club as a free agent despite having a year left on his contract.Signed as a free agent last summer, Mikel departs the bet365 Stadium after making 41 appearances in all competitions.“Although John triggered the second year of…
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has joined Spartak Moscow on a permanent transfer from Chelsea.Moses signed a two year contract the Russian side of the and he’s expected to stay at the club until 2023.The transfer brought an end Moses’ after nine-year stint at Chelsea.“We’re delighted to announce that we have completed the permanent…
Tamara Ezekiel has call on his Kano Pillars teammates to put their defeat against MFM behind quickly.“The defeat was painful, because we almost picked a point, but then, we have to move because we don’t have time to dwell on it.”“We have Lobi Stars coming on Sunday, they are difficult opponents as well, so we…
Michael Eric will not be representing Nigeria at the 2020 Olympic Games due to Covid-19 complications.In an official announcement made yesterday, Eric who recently won the European Championship with CSKA Moscow said he has tested positive to Covid-19.“I will not be able to represent my country, Nigeria in this year’s Olympics in Japan. During the…
The delegation of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team has arrived in Los Angeles, United States of America for Saturday’s international friendly match taking place at the imposing Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, simply known as LA Coliseum.Organisers expect a full house at the 77,500- capacity LA Coliseum at Saturday’s match, which would make it the most-attended…
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has expressed excitement at the deluge of talents at the British International School, Victoria Island, Lagos, assuring that future talents can be discovered for the country.Speaking at the final of the British International School’s maiden football tournament on Thursday, the Minister said: ” I’m so excited to…
Super Eagles Midfielder Michael Babatunde has left Morrocan club Wydad Casablanca after three wonderful years at the club.The midfielder refused to sign a contract extension at the expiration of his contract at the end of June.Babatunde has been more of a journeyman for a significant part of his career. He played for three different clubs…
French Ligue 2 club Amiens SC have agreed a transfer fee for striker Tolu Arokodare, who will be on loan to them for the next two years.According to L’Equipe, Amiens will pay Latvian club Valmeira between 1 and 1.5 Million Euros to sign the striker permanently.Last season, Arokodare failed to score in 10 appearances on…
….Assure Them Of Massive Support Members of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, Club Owners Association of Nigeria on Monday paid a surprised visit to the training session of the Super Eagles B players at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment playing field in Abuja.The Delegation led by the chairman of the Association and Nasarawa United FC…
