Mikel Merina scored in extra-time as Spain reached the semi-finals of the Euro 2024 after beating hosts Germany 2-1 in their quarter-final clash on Friday. Dani Olmo put La Roja ahead in the 51st minute at the Stuttgart Arena after receiving a pass from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. Bayern Leverkusen midfielder, Florian Wirtz then forced extra time with a composed finish in the 89th minute, courtesy of...
Liga Portugal side, Rio Ave, have completed the signing of Nigeria International Goodluck Igbokwe after the expiration of his contract at Belgian side, Jong KAA Gent. Igbokwe has signed a two-year deal that will keep him at Estadio dos Arcos until 2026. The 22-year-old was part of Nigeria's last Under -23 team under coach Salisu Yusuf. He spent the last four years at Gent, where he...
Rivers United have announced the appointment of former Super Eagles handler, Finidi George as their new head coach. George, on Wednesday signed a two-year deal, replacing long-serving tactician, Stanley Eguma who was relieved of his duties towards the end of the just concluded season. He will be officially unveiled on Thursday. After putting pen to paper, the 53-year-old expressed readiness to get started and appreciated the...
Plymouth Argyle new acquisition, Tijani Muhamed, has set a target of scoring 20 or more goals in the upcoming 2024-25 Championship season. The lanky forward recently completed a loan move from Czech Republic giants Slavia Prague to the English second tier side, with an option of a permanent move. In an interview with OJB Sports, the 6ft 4 tall player said it is pertinent to hit...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their opponents for the qualification race of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, when the draw takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa. Forty-eight countries will be pooled into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams in eleven of the groups qualifying directly for the tournament. One other team will join hosts, Morocco to...
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