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Done Deal: Remo Stars sign defenders Nwokeji, Abubakar

Done Deal: Remo Stars sign defenders Nwokeji, Abubakar

Remo Stars have completed the signing of left-back Chiemeka Nwokeji from Sporting Lagos, and right-back Ibrahim Abubakar from Kano Pillars. The Skye Blue Stars confirmed the development via their official X handle on Tuesday. Nwokeji favoured a move to the Ikenne-based team after Sporting Lagos got relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) last season. The flamboyant left-footed defender comes with league experience and will also...

Osimhen: Nigerian star foresees emotional Napoli exit

Napoli leaves out Osimhen in club friendly as PSG transfer looms

There are growing reports that Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, is nearing an exit from Napoli, as he was left out of the match-day squad in their 3-0 pre-season friendly win over Mantova on Saturday. The reigning Africa Player of the Year resumed pre-season training with the rest of the squad on July 9th despite reports he would leave in the ongoing transfer window. It was...

Rooney pleased with Muhamed Tijani performance in Plymouth’s pre-season win

Ex-Napoli striker Carnevale explains why Osimhen needs to move on from the club

Former Napoli striker Andrea Carnevale, believes  Victor Osimhen should leave the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the best interest of all parties. Speculation over his future has been rife since Antonio Conte was announced as manager last month, and the Italian tactician having preference for Romelu Lukaku whom he won the Serie A title with at Inter Milan. Osimhen has not been named in any of...

Rooney pleased with Muhamed Tijani performance in Plymouth’s pre-season win

Rooney pleased with Muhamed Tijani performance in Plymouth’s pre-season win

Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney has expressed satisfaction over Muhamed Tijani and his performance following their 5-1 pre-season win over Cheltenham on Saturday. The Nigerian forward, who is on loan from Slavia Prague scored a goal in either half while Guinea winger Ibrahim Cissoko, Morgan Whittaker and Ryan Hardie netted the rest. It marked the 23-year-old's first set of goals for Plymouth which Rooney stressed was...

Gothia Cup: Daniel Aiyenugba the hero as Beyond Limits FA reach semi-final

Gothia Cup: Daniel Aiyenugba the hero as Beyond Limits FA reach semi-final

Goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba saved a spot kick Beyond Limits Football Academy defeated Ghana's Right To Dream FC 7-6 on penalties, to reach the semi-finals of the 2024 Gothia Cup in Sweden. The game was tied 1-1 after regulation time, after Isaac Chukwudi's first minute goal was cancelled out in the 50th minute. During the penalty shootout, Aiyenugba, son of former Super Eagles goalie, Dele, saved the...