Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has denied calling Nicolas Jackson a “bad player”,
reports Completesports.com.

Mikel criticised the Senegal international after the Blues 2-0 defeat to champions Manchester City last month.

We created chances but didn’t take them. Jackson’s finishing is a in loopprime example. Even though he was offside, you could see how he dribbled past one, two, three players and the way he struck the ball!’

‘You need a striker who knows how to put the ball in the back of the net, and that’s what we’re lacking. I know I talk a lot about him, and it might sound like I’m being disrespectful, but I’m not.

At Chelsea, we need a top striker who can score goals—a bit like Haaland, who has scored 91 goals for City. That’s absolutely unbelievable.”

Jackson responded by telling Mikel “to shut up” after scoring in the West London club 7-2 rout of Southampton the following week.

Mikel has once come out to defend himself stating that he does not have bad intention towards the player.

“I’ve always said what I’ve said about Nicolas Jackson. He is a good player, there is not once I have ever said he is a bad player,” the former Super Eagles captain told beIN Sports.

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Osimhen made his debut for Turkish giants Galatasaray in their 5-0 win against Rizespor at the weekend.

The reigning CAF Player of the Year marked his debut with an assist for his club’s second goal on 25 minutes.

He came close to scoring in the first half when he met a cross with a powerful header, but his teammate Abdülkerim Bardakcı applied the final touch, turning Osimhen’s goal-bound effort to an assist.

Osimhen, who had seven shots on goal on his debut, a record in a Super Lig match this season, is one of four Galatasaray players who were included in the Gameweek 5 best 11.

Aside from the assist, Osimhen completed eight of the nine passes he attempted, giving him a passing efficiency of 73%, with two of those passes creating shooting opportunities.

Also, the 2022/23 Serie A winner had one shot on target, two shots off target, and four blocked attempts.

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will have to wait to make his second appearance for his new club Galatasaray following his debut with the Turkish Super Lig club last weekend.

Meanwhile, Osimhen has been ruled out of Galatasaray’s clash against Gaziantep FK on Tuesday owing to ineligibility reasons, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) confirmed.

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Victor Osimhen will be absent as Galatasaray host Gaziantep FK today in their rescheduled matchday 3 game of the 2024/2025 Trendyol Super League at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park, Completesports.com reports.

Osimhen, Ismail Jakobs, and Roland Sallai are ineligible to feature in today’s match because their summer transfers to Galatasaray were completed after the match had been postponed.

The Super Eagles striker and, right-back Jakobs joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli and Monaco, respectively, while right-winger Sallai was signed outright from SC Freiburg.

“…Victor Osimhen, Ismail Jakobs, and Roland Sallai, who were transferred after the postponement date, will not be in the squad [vs Gaziantep FK] due to the status…,” Galatasaray confirmed in a statement published on their website.

Osimhen made an impressive debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 home win against Caykur Rizespor last Saturday, September 14, capped with an assist for the second goal, which was finished by centre-back Abdulkerim Bardakcı.

Galatasaray are currently second in the 19-team Turkish league table, behind Fenerbahce, with 12 points from four games. Fenerbahce lead the pack with 13 points from five matches.

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Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has labelled Victor Osimhen a “fantastic player”, reports Completesports.com.

Mourinho came face-to-face with Osimhen during his stint with Serie A club AS Roma.

The Nigeria international recently moved to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan.

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Mourinho claimed he would buy the striker for €75m if he had the cash.

“Osimhen is a fantastic player,” Mourinho was quoted by Fanatik.

“If I were in a club that could spend 70-75 Millions, I will buy him.

“I have no problem with Victor, I have a good relationship with him, even if he dives a lot.

“I told Osimhen, ‘you are one of the best players in Africa along with Salah. Before there were Drogba, Eto’o and Weah. You can’t be diving’.”

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Victor Boniface will once again lead Super Eagles’ attack in today’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Amavubi of Rwanda.

Caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen made only one change to his starting X1 from the game against Benin Republic with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru taking the place of Alex Iwobi.

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will be behind the stick, with captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey playing as centre-backs.

Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi will feature as wing-backs.

Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi will partner Dele-Bashiru in midfield.

Boniface get another to impress after his below par showing against Benin. The Bayer Leverkusen forward will be supported by Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze in attack.

Super Eagles X1 Vs Rwanda

Nwabali – Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, William Ekong (Captain) – Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi,Bruno Onyemaechi, Dele-Bashiru- Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface

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he president of Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has described Eniola Bolaji’s bronze medal feat at the Paris 2024 Paralympics para-badminton event as a product of investment.

Bolaji defeated Kozyna Oksana of Ukraine 21-9, 21-9, to win a bronze medal and become the first Nigerian and African athlete to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal in badminton.


“The BFN extends its heartfelt congratulations to Eniola Mariam Bolaji for her outstanding performance,” the federation’s president said.


“Though the journey to this point was a very rough ride, but we are here now with a medal to show for all the effort and investment both on the part of the federation and more importantly from the player herself,” the president said.


“Eniola's remarkable victory is a testament to her unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and relentless pursuit of excellence.


He said her achievement has become a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes across Africa and Nigeria.

“Her hard work and perseverance has paid off, not only for herself but for the entire Nigerian sporting community,” he added

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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says coach Hansi Flick’s style of play creates an offensive approach different from his predecessor Xavi.

The German tactician has started his managerial reign on a bright start, maintaining a 100 per cent winning LaLiga record so far this season.

In a chat with Marca, the Polish striker stated that he’s impressed and comfortable with Flick’s style of play.

And Lewandowski says: “It’s something different, you can tell.

“We didn’t have a game like this last season. As Hansi said from the beginning, he wants to create an offensive team that generates chances, scores a lot of goals and presses well.

“We have started well, sometimes we stumble and sometimes we get it right but the season is long, and many things can still happen.”

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Former international Johnathan Akpoborie has lauded the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as new head coach of the Super Eagles.

Labbadia’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday.

The German takes over from Finidi George, who left the post in June.

Akpoborie insisted that the NFF made the right choice.

“Bruno was a prolific striker; we were adversaries in the Bundesliga. He played for many big clubs in Germany and is a very good player and a well-known coach there,” Akpoborie told Brila.net.

“Appointing him as the Super Eagles coach is an upgrade compared to the names that have handled the team in the past.”

The former striker also said Labbadia is capable of bringing out the best in the players.

“We were just hoping now, because football, you never can tell. But all those things apart, they’ve picked somebody that is capable of actually handling our national team for a very long time,” he added.

“This is somebody that can handle our national team, and I’m hoping that the chemistry between him and the players will come together, and we’ll see good football from Nigeria.”

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Paris Saint-Germain right-back, Colin Dagba, is open for selection into the Benin Republic senior men’s national team, Cheetahs.

According to Joueurs Beninois in a post on X, there is the possibility that Dagba could be included in Benin Republic’s list, ahead of next month’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Gernot Rohr-led Benin Republic side will be guests to the Super Eagles on matchday 1 of the AFCON 2025, billed for Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Uyo.

The last time both teams clashed was in June this year, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers which the Beninoises won 2-1.

Born in Bethune, France to French and Benin Republic parents, Dagba On 3 July 2017, Dagba signed his first professional contract with PSG on July 3, 2017.

The 25-year-old made his professional debut on 4 August 2018, starting in the 2018 French Super Cup match against Monaco, which PSG won 4-0.

He has won Ligue 1 title three times, French Cup twice, French League Cup once and was part of the PSG squad that lost to Bayern Munich in the final of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.

On 6 July 2022, Dagba extended his contract with PSG until 30 June 2025 and subsequently signed for fellow Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on a season-long loan.

Then on 1 September 2023, he joined Ligue 2 side Auxerre on loan for the 2023–24 season.

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday appointed Bruno Labbadia as the new Super Eagles head coach.

The 58-year-old will be working in Africa for the first time.

Labbadia was a striker during his active days and played for a number of top Bundesliga clubs, including Bayern Munich, FC Kaiserslautern, FC Cologne and VFB Stuttgart.

The former Germany international won the DFB-Pokal with Kaiserslautern in the 1989/90 season and Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 1993/94.

Labbadia represented Germany six times at the U-21 level and scored three goals. He made two appearances for the senior team.

He last managed five-time Bundesliga champions, VFB Stuttgart.

The former Werder Bremen player returned to Stuttgart for a second stint in December 2022. He was sacked in April 2023 after the team dropped to the last place.

Labbadia, who has never coached a national team played for eight clubs in Germany and scored 204 goals in 557 appearances.

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Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has insisted that the Blues will learn from the defeat to Manchester City.

Recall that Chelsea lost 2-0 to Man City in Sunday’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking with the club’s website, the England international stated that the players will continue to adjust positively to manager Enzo Maresca’s methods.

“There’s definitely a lot of positives we can take,” he told chelseafc.com.

“There were times when we showed how good we are. We had a lot of chances and on another day we take them, and the result would have been different. I’m positive of that. Playing against the champions, the best in the world right now, we held our own at times.

“You could see us gelling at certain points. When we played our football, even against the best team in the world, we broke them down well and created chances, so we are getting there, for sure. We just have to be patient and keep working hard.”

On the new manager, Colwill said: “From the first game of pre-season you can see how much has changed and how much we’ve improved.

“We are learning quick. During the season we are going to keep improving and by then I’m sure we are going to be a better team than we are now.

“I’m excited for the future, and what the gaffer can bring to this team. The players around me and on the bench are all as good as each other. Everyone can tell we are building something, and it’s something positive for the future as well.”

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Olanrewaju Yemi says he is honoured to take up his new role as Enyimba head coach, reports Completesports.com.

Olanrewaju managed the People’s Elephant in interim capacity towards the end of last season following the departure of Finidi George.

The young tactician was confirmed as substantive head coach of the two-time African champions on Tuesday.

The former Golden Eaglets assistant coach put pen to paper on a one-year contract.

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The 32-year-old stated that he is determined to make a big impact at the club.

“I’m honored to take on this new role and grateful to the club’s chairman, Kanu Nwankwo, for the trust he has placed in me,” Yema said. “We’ve built a strong foundation, and I’m excited to lead the team to even greater heights,” he told the club’s official website.

Having lost a number of key players at the end of last season, Olanrewaju has been tasked with the responsibility of rebuilding the squad.

The gaffer said he is focused on integrating the new players.

“We have good players and made some excellent signings. We are focused on integrating them quickly and efficiently. Nobody will listen to excuses; they only want results, and they want them as soon as possible,” he added.

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Stoke City have completed the signing of Nigerian-born defender Bosun Lawal from Celtic.


Lawal penned a four-year contract with the Potters.

“Bosun is a player who I’ve followed closely for a number of years,” sporting director Jonathan Walters told the club’s official website.

“After competing with several top clubs, we are proud to have secured his signature.

“Our ambitions are perfectly aligned, and we believe he possesses all the attributes to reach the very top of the game.

“He is not only a fantastic addition to our squad but also a key part of our long term vision for the Club

“We’re confident that his talent and drive will make a significant impact as we look to achieve our goals together.”

Lawal explained how conversations with some Potters’ favourites added to his enthusiasm for his Stoke City career to commence.
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Nigeria’s Christianah Ogunsanya lost in the wrestling event at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday.

Ogunsanya lost her second round bout in the women’s freestyle 53kg to Mongolia’s Khulan Batkhuyag.

She was trailing 3-1 in the second half, before losing via VFA.

Ogunsanya dropped to the Repechage where she has an opportunity to win bronze.

Another Nigerian athlete, Edose Ibadin finished 6th in heat 2 of men’s 800m.

Gabriel Tual of France won the race in a time of 1:45.13.

Ireland’s Mark English was second with a time of 1:45.13, ahead of Botswana’s Tshepiso Masalela who was third in a time of 1:45.58.
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Ese Brume booked a place in the final of the women’s long jump event at the 2024 Olympic Games on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old won bronze medal in the same event three years ago in Tokyo.

Usoro qualified with a mark of 6.68m, while Ochonogor claimed her spot with 6.65m

It is the first time three Nigerians will make it to the final of the women’s long jump event in the history of the Olympics.

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Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will score more goals for Arsenal than Kai Havertz.

Having advised the Gunners to sign the Nigerian international, Nicol, in a chat with ESPN, stated that Osimhen has the potential of converting more goal-scoring chances than the Germany international.

“If somebody said to you, you can either have [Kai] Havertz or [Victor] Osimhen. Are you really going to take Havertz?

“You are not going to take in a million years over Osimhen. So, if you can afford it, I agree with Shaka’s point.

“When it really matters and you have only one chance in a game, again the question is, is it going to be Havertz or Osimhen?

“Everybody will say he scored in the Champions League final, but the truth is he takes too many chances to score that Osimhen won’t.”

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Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh has waded into controversy surrounding the exclusion of Favour Ofili from the women’s 100 metres at the Paris Olympic games.

In an outburst on her X handle on Tuesday, Ofili expressed disappointment that her name was not included in the 100m event.

She pointed accusing fingers at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) for the omission.

In his reaction Enoh said there should be sanctions after the conclusion of a thorough investigation.

“On July 28, 2024, as Minister of Sports Development, I visited and addressed Team Nigeria athletes at the Games Village in Paris,” Enoh wrote on X. “It was a no holds barred session. Thereafter, I had my usual personal interaction with the athletes to allow them to express their concerns directly to me, which has been my tradition as Minister of Sports. In addition,i have continued to encourage athletes to reach me directly on any concerns.

“In hindsight, when Ofili had issues at the African Championships in Douala, I reached out to get her side of the story, and this time, it hasn’t been different. Favour Ofili reached me directly, expressing her concern for her races.Immediately I called Professor Ken Anugweje, the lead of the Ministerial Podium Performance Committee, to ensure that Ofili’s issues are thoroughly addressed. He got back to me shortly after to say he was in touch with the 1st Vice President of NOC, Chief Solomon Ogba, and that the matter was being handled.

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The Paris Olympics commenced on the 26th of July with the opening ceremony showcasing the rich cultural charm and history of the country. And while there is some backlash and debates on the ceremony, the soccer’s group stage has kicked off. The men’s grouper stage will be held with four groups with 16 nations in total competing for a ticket to the knockout stage.

To advance to the knockout stages, teams must finish in the top two places in their respective groups. As of July 29th, several group-stage matches have already been played, including the ones with Span in Group C. The Spanish U23 became the first team to advance to the quarterfinals, ahead of all other teams, with back-to-back wins over Uzbekistan (2-1) on the 24th and the Dominican Republic (3-1) on the 27th.

Scoring against the Dominican Republic were Fermín López, Alex Baena, and Miguel Gutiérrez Ortega, while the goals against Uzbekistan were scored by UD Almería defender Marc Púbil and Real Sociedad’s Sergio Gomez. Each of these players has played in the national youth team at various ages and is expected to play an important role for the national team in the near future. With the memory of a glorious victory at the EURO earlier in July still fresh, our expectations are high to see the U23 team bring us another victory at the Olympics.

Japan hit another victory with the following game against Mali on July 27th, leading them to qualify themselves for the knockout stages, and this time Yamamoto followed up the previous game by scoring again to snatch an important point.

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Victor Osimhen could now consider a move to Saudi Arabia with his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain set to hit the brickwall.

The Nigeria international has been heavily linked with a move to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.

However talks between Napoli and PSG has now stalled, with the latter making it clear they are not activating his €130m release clause.

The Nigeria international turned down a move to Saudi Arabia last summer but could now be heading to one of the clubs in the country this summer, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.

“Paris Saint-Germain won’t pay the clause and talks are in stand-by at current conditions, no chance to include Kang-in Lee.

“Osimhen could also consider Saudi League bids, as Napoli want Lukaku to replace him.”

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its full support for the Girls Play Sports Football Tournament, an initiative birthed by the Honorable Ayo Omidiran and organized under the auspices of the Ayo Omidiran Foundation.

During a courtesy call by the Tournament’s Organising Committee to the NFF Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Secretary General Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, representing NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, stressed the significance of the tournament.

Dr. Sanusi stated, “The NFF, under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, is committed to making it mandatory for all Premiership clubs to establish women’s football teams. This initiative comes at the right time for the advancement of women’s football in Nigeria and aligns with its FIFA-funded Talent Development Scheme.”

While hailing Honorable Omidiran on the initiative, the NFF scribe emphasized the importance of perseverance despite criticism, noting, “You’ll face opposition when you start promoting women’s football, but you have to remain focused. Critics may have the loudest voices, but the silent supporters are many. Your next step is to work closely with the NFF Technical Department to ensure the success of this program.”

Honorable Omidiran, CEO and Founder of the Ayomidiran Foundation, expressed her gratitude to the NFF for their support, admitting that, “Organizing a competition like this would not be complete without the official recognition and backing of the NFF. The Ayomidiran Foundation has always been dedicated to the development of women, particularly through sports. Football has opened many doors for young girls, and it is essential to provide them with opportunities to excel.”

“Many of our girls playing football internationally are now the breadwinners for their families. We want to encourage more girls to see sports as a viable career path. By the end of this tournament, we hope to have opened new opportunities for many young girls.”

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England manager Gareth Southgate has tendered his resignation from his position a few days after the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 final loss to Spain.

Recall that the Three Lions lost 2-1 in Berlin on Sunday, their second consecutive Euros final defeat, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago.

And in a statement on the England national team’s official website, Southgate wrote:

“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all,” Southgate said in a statement.

them has been proud to wear the three lions on their shirts, and they have been a credit to their country in so many ways,” he added.

“The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of. I am so proud of them, and I hope we get behind the players and the team at St. George’s Park and the FA who strive every day to improve English football, and understand the power football has to drive positive change.

“My special thanks go to the backroom staff who have provided the players and me with unstinting support over the last eight years. Their hard work and commitment inspired me every day, and I am so grateful to them – the brilliant ‘team behind the team’.
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Former Italy international Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is more clinical in front of goal than Romelu Lukaku.

He stated this while weighing into the choice of Osimhen and his potential replacement, Lukaku.

Speaking with Football Italia, Cannavaro stated that the Nigerian international touches two balls and scores three goals.

“If Napoli can hold onto Osimhen and Kvara, it would be very advantageous. Last year, I studied it very carefully: they are very strong,” Cannavaro said.

“Osi touches two balls and scores three goals. He is unpredictable and needs fewer chances than Lukaku. Conte always puts the players in their place, but the added value is Oriali, who will free him from dirty work, allowing him to focus on the team"

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Nigeria’s Falconets will take on Australia and Mexico in friendlies ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The friendly matches will be played in Colombia next month.

The Falconets recently set up camp in Abuja to prepare for the biennial competition.

Chris Danjuma’s side will travel to Colombia next month for the final leg of their preparation.

32 players are currently fighting for a place in the team, while only 21 will make the final squad.

The Falconets will face former world champions Germany, Venezuela and Korea in the group stage.

Colombia will host the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

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Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) club, FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati and Boavista are already in talks to get the deal done, according to reports.

A move to FC Cincinnati will see Awaziem link up with another Nigerian, Obinna Nwobodo.


The versatile defender was close to leaving Boavista for French club, Nantes last summer but both clubs failed to reach an agreement.

The 27-year-old spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Boavista from another Portuguese club FC Porto.

The move was made permanent the following season.

Awaziem was however loaned out twice to Turkish club Alanyaspor and Croatian outfit Hadjuk Split.

The centre-back made 27 league appearances for Boavista last season.
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Jennifer Echegini has announced her departure from Italian club Juventus after six months.

“I wanted to take this moment and share my gratitude for the time we have shared. Despite all that may have been said I’m extremely grateful to have been part of this family,” she wrote on Instagram.

“Living and playing in Turin has been an amazing journey filled with a lot of growing and learning for me. I will cherish these memories and carry them on to my next journey.

“Thank you to my teammates and coaches for making me feel part of the family. Working alongside dedicated and inspiring women has been the most rewarding experience. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

“Lastly, thank you for your unwavering support throughout the season.”

The 23-year-old registered 10 goals and one assist in 16 appearances for Juventus

She is in Super Falcons’ squad for the 2024 Olympic Games which will be hosted in Paris, France.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/super-falcons-midfielder-echegini-announces-departure-from-juventus/

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has provided an insight on why the European champions didn’t Victor Osimhen last summer.

Los Blancos were among the clubs linked with Osimhen, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with Napoli in the 2022/23 season.

The Nigeria international registered 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei during the title winning campaign.

The 25-year-old was last summer seen as a direct replacement for Karim Benzema, who left for Saudi club, Al Ittihad.

the forward scored 15 goals in 25 league appearances for Napoli last season.

He is expected to leave Napoli this summer.

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Victor Osimhen is expected to start the pre-season with Napoli next week as no club has yet made concrete offers for him.

New Napoli coach Antonio Conte could meet Osimhen in Castel Volturno next week as no European club has yet made a formal offer to secure the striker’s services.
Osimhen has a €130m clause included in his contract with the Partenopei but despite rumours linking Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United with the 25-year-old, there are still no official bids on Napoli’s table.

No club seems willing to pay €130m for Osimhen, and it may be difficult to find suitable candidates even if club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis lowers the price to €100m.

Now Football Italia is reporting that Conte is prepared to part company with the Osimhen, but if no club steps up over the next few days, he will have to start the pre-season with Napoli on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal prefer Viktor Gyökeres to Osimhen even if they also consider the Sporting striker’s €100m clause too high.

On their part, Chelsea have changed their transfer targets after the appointment of the Italian Enzo Maresca, while Manchester United have set their sights on Joshua Zirkzee and will continue relying on ex-Atalanta ace Rasmus Hojlund, especially after Erik ten Hag was confirmed in charge at Old Trafford.

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Nigeria goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been unveiled by his new Sudanese club Al Merreikh.

The 28-year-old also officially signed a two-year contract with the Red Devils.

The shot stopper ended his three-year stay with former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba to pitch tent with Al Merreikh.

The goalie won the NPFL title with the People’s Elephant two seasons ago.

It is the first time he will be playing for a club outside Nigeria.

Olorunleke previously played for Kano Pillars, Sunshine Stars, Akwa United and Abia Warriors

He was Nigeria’s third choice goalkeeper at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

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Nigeria forward, Henry Onyekuru is set to make a return to Turkey with Gaziantep, reports Completesports.com.

Onyekuru once had spells in the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor.

The 27-year-old could now return to familiar territory less than a year after moving to Saudi Arabia.

According to reports emanating from Turkey, Gaziantep are desperate to add the versatile striker to their squad ahead of the 2024/24 season.

Gaziantep are however still awaiting the forward’s consent.

His Saudi club, Al Feiha are reportedly willing to sanction the move.

Onyekuru scored 10 goals in 24 league appearances for Al Feiha last season.

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Former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie has graduated from golf school, reports Completesports.com.

Odemwingie graduated as a PGA member in May.

“I’m proud because I challenged myself not only to apply effort in a sport but also academically,” he told the PGA official website.

“I hope my story motivates people to follow suit, whether that’s through The PGA or any other form of studies.”

The 42-year-old made 65 appearances for the Super Eagles.

Odemwingie represented Nigeria at two FIFA World Cups and won an Olympic medal in 2008.

He scored over 30 Premier League goals for West Bromwich Albion and also represented Cardiff City and Stoke City.

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Getafe president Angel Torres has disclosed that Real Madrid had the chance to sign Marc Cucurella before his move to the Premier League.

Recall that the Spaniard left Getafe for England, signing for Brighton and then moving on to Chelsea.

However, in a chat with AS, Torres stated that he offered Cucurella to Real Madrid but he was rejected.

“I’m not surprised by the good Euros that Cucurella is doing.

“I offered him to Real Madrid when I was here and it was close to being done.”

Cucurella is being linked with a move to Spain this summer, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and other clubs circling.

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President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will on Thursday at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja inaugurate the Federation’s Futsal and Beach Soccer Sub-Committee.

The committee has as chairman, Otuekong Nse Essien with the Chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria Football, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh) as vice chairman. The members are Aminu Mohammed Inuwa, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande, Hajji Liameed Gafaar, Mr. Richard Jideaka and Yabagi Alhaji Baba. Abubakar D. Umar (Barde) is secretary.

The Futsal and Beach Soccer Sub-Committee is responsible for the organization of all futsal and beach soccer competitions and deals with all matters relating to futsal and beach soccer.

Nigeria has been a continental, and to some extent global, power in beach soccer in previous years, with the Supersand Eagles winning the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in 2007 and 2009 and reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Italy 13 years ago.

Mauritania will host the Supersand Eagles on a day between 19th and 21st July, with Nigeria hosting the return leg a week later.

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