he deal, which has the option of a third year, is subject to a medical. The 34-year-old Argentina captain left Barca – the only club he has ever played for – as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga’s financial fair play rules. Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG finished second to Lille in…
Niger health minister on Monday said cholera outbreak in southern Niger has killed 12 people and infected 201 others across three regions with heavy rains helping to further spread the disease. Health minister Idi Illiassou Mainassara said in a statement that health authorities in Niger believe the outbreak is epidemic. “Most of the cases are…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise as the total number of cases hits 178, 096, as at Aug. 8. The NCDC, which made this known via its wedsite on Monday morning, confirmed additional 471 infections. It named Lagos and Akwa-Ibom as states leading the bulk of the nationwide…
Nsungusi Effiong scored for his Danish first division club HB Koege to ensure they played a 1-1 draw at home with Hobro.The 21-year-old striker opened the scoring for his side in the 74th minute, but the visitors restored parity late on.HB Koege are now fifth on the table with four points from three matches in…
Samuel Edozie was one of the players singled out for praise by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following his side’s loss to Leicester City in Saturday’s Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. On his competitive debut for the Citizens, the Anglo-Nigerian winger didn’t look out of place playing with much older and physical players. Just as…
David Okereke could now most likely return to Italy and team up with fellow Nigeria star Tyronne Ebuehi at newly promoted Serie A club Venezia.Okereke does not have a future at Belgian champions Club Brugge, who splashed eight Million Euros for him two years ago, and the way out for the forward could now be…
Sadeeq Yusuf is delighted to see Sunshine Stars remain in the Nigeria Professional Football League for another season.The Owena Whales experienced their worse campaign in the top flight division in recent years after spending months in the drop zone. The team was faced with several challenges in the 2020-2021 campaign, including financial difficulties, which led…
Reading manager boss Veljko Paunovic handed a full Championship debut to Nigeria-eligible winger Femi Azeez as the Royals began their campaign in the second-tier with a 3-2 loss to Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, August 7 Femi, who is the older brother of Arsenal wonderkid Miguel Azeez, had made his senior debut…
Club Brugge forward David Okereke is closing in on a move to Italian Serie A new boys, Venezia. The forward is currently unsettled in Belgium, and a move away from the Jupiler League holders looks to be in the works. According to Football Italia, as per Sky Sports, Venezia are close to securing the services…
