Michael Folorunsho has extended his contract with Napoli until 2029. The 26-year-old Italian, of Nigerian heritage, has been part of the Partenopei since 2019 but is yet to make his first team debut having been sent out on loan six times. Folorunsho was on loan at Hellas Verona last season where he scored five goals and provided one assist in 34 Serie A appearances. He is...
Carlik Jones scored 19 points as the South Sudan men's basketball team rallied to beat Puerto Rico 90-79 for their first-ever win in their maiden outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Puerto Rico led all through the first half of the contest, but top scorer Jose Alvarado left the court after sustaining an ankle injury. Although he returned in the third quarter and finished with 26...
Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho is closing in on a permanent transfer to La Liga club Sevilla after leaving Leicester City. Iheanacho left Leciester City at the end of his contract in June and he is now set to for a new challenge outside England, for the first time in his career. He has spent nine years of his professional career in England since his breakthrough impact...
World football governing body, FIFA has punished Canada women’s football with a deduction of six points, suspension of coach Beverly Priestman and a substantial fine over the drone incident during New Zealand training before their Paris 2024 Olympics opener. After investigating the incident that happened on Monday during New Zealand training session in Saint-Etienne, FIFA found Canada guilty of breaching its rules and fair play regulations...
Samuel Chukwueze provided two assists which were crucial in helping AC Milan defeat Manchester City 3-2 in a pre-season friendly in New York City on Saturday night. Erling Haaland put the Citizens ahead in the 19th minute before Chukwueze turned provider for Lorenzo Colombo's goals in the 30th and 34th minute to give the Rossoneri a 2-1 first half lead. The 25-year-old Nigerian joined the Italian...
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