Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Osinachi Keleb Nwubani Joins Bundesliga Club VfL Bochum. Osinachi Keleb Nwubani, an Irish-born Nigerian defender and former member of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, has secured a significant move to Bundesliga club VfL Bochum (As earlier reported by Africa Sport Network). At just 21 years old, Nwubani has signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year, marking a pivotal step in his burgeoning football career. Born in Ireland to Nigerian parents, Nwubani has emerged as one of the most promising talents in African football circles. His impressive performances with the Flying Eagles have now…

Stanley Nwabali’s Future Discussed Chippa United’s Goalkeeper  Coach Sean Louw, Affirming The Super Eagles GK Won’t Be Returning To The Club. Chippa United’s goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, has confirmed that Super Eagles stopper Stanley Nwabali will not be returning to the club. Nwabali’s future with the South African side has been uncertain since his impressive performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. Following Nigeria’s loss to the hosts, Ivory Coast, in the AFCON final, Nwabali continued to excel for Chippa United. He played a pivotal role in the team’s journey to the…

West Ham United Secure Signing of Brazilian Talent Luis Guilherme West Ham United have officially confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. The talented young player, born in 2006, joins the Premier League club in a deal worth €23 million, with an additional €7 million in potential add-ons. As part of the agreement, Palmeiras will also retain a 20% sell-on clause, ensuring they benefit from any future transfer of Guilherme. This significant investment by West Ham underscores their commitment to bringing in promising young talent in bid for future successes. Guilherme’s arrival definitely set the…

Edin Terzić Departs Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the departure of head coach Edin Terzić. The news comes after a successful tenure marked by significant achievements, including a DFB-Pokal victory and a recent appearance in the Champions League final. In a heartfelt message to the club’s supporters, Terzić expressed his deep gratitude and emotional connection to Borussia Dortmund. “Dear Borussians, even though it pains me greatly right now, I want to inform you that as of today, I will be leaving BVB. It was a tremendous honour to lead this great club to a DFB-Pokal victory and…

Flamingos Aim for World Cup Ticket, Set to Face Liberia in Decisive Clash. Nigeria’s U-17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, are set to continue their impressive campaign for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification as they host Liberia at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Friday evening. The match follows a dominant 4-1 victory in the first leg in Monrovia. Goals from Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, Shakirat Moshood, and substitute Blessing Ifitezue secured a convincing win for Nigeria in the first leg. Now, only 90 minutes stand between the 2022 bronze medallists and another World Cup appearance, this time…

CAF Announces Draw Date for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 4. The event will be held at the SuperSport studios in Johannesburg. CAF revealed that fifty-two countries will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each. These teams will compete for spots in the AFCON finals, set to be hosted in Morocco in 2025. The qualifiers are slated to begin in September 2024, where teams will battle for one…

EXCLUSIVE: Haaland & Pogba’s agent Pimenta on being ‘the queen of the transfer market by Pablo Gallego – Flashscore With Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba, and Matthijs de Ligt as clients, Rafaela Pimenta is one of the most influential agents in the football world. In this exclusive interview with Flashscore, she shares insights into her life, her collaboration with the late Mino Raiola, and her perspective on women in football business. Introduction to Rafaela Pimenta Pablo Gallego: Hello Rafaela, it’s a great honour to talk to you. Major newspapers often describe you as…

Ademola Lookman Named Atalanta’s Player of the Month. Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been voted Atalanta’s Player of the Month for both May and June, reflecting his stellar performances during this period. Lookman, 26, emerged victorious over teammates Gianluca Scamacca and Ederson to claim the individual accolade. His impressive stats for the two months include six goals and three assists, showcasing his vital contributions to the team. A former Leicester City player, Lookman’s crowning moment came in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. At the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, he scored a remarkable hat-trick, leading…

NPFL Match Day 36 Review: Plateau United Stuns Sporting Lagos, Shooting Stars Halt Rangers International. Action-packed matches marked Match Day 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), delivering surprises and thrilling moments across the league. Shooting Stars secured a vital victory against league leaders Rangers International. Christian Pyagbara’s 13th-minute header earned the Oluyole Warriors a crucial win, extending their impressive home unbeaten run to 10 games at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. In Lagos, Sporting’s hopes of avoiding relegation took a hit as they suffered a 1-2 defeat to visiting Plateau United. The away side took…

Heartland FC Absymal Season Ends With Relegation  To Nigeria National League. Heartland FC of Owerri has been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following their 4-1 defeat to Remo Stars on Wednesday. This significant loss has left Heartland FC stranded on 35 points, placing them 7 points behind 16th-placed Sporting Lagos with only two matches remaining in the season. With the gap insurmountable in the remaining fixtures, the team’s demotion is now confirmed. Heartland FC, known as the Naze Millionaires, becomes the second team to be relegated this season, following…

Ikorodu City FC Leads Quartet Of NNL Clubs Who Secure Promotion To NPFL Ikorodu City has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) just two years after its establishment. This triumph is especially significant given the challenges the team has faced since its inception. In 2022, Ikorodu City grappled with relegation battles that threatened to demote them to a lower division. Escaping on the final day of the league. Despite these struggles, they managed to stay afloat and maintain their position. The following year, 2023, saw the team fighting once again, this…

Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade of Ondo State Sports Complex In a significant move towards revitalizing infrastructure in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the upgrade of the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. This development follows the ratification by the State Executive Council during a meeting presided over by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Akure on Tuesday, as earlier reported by BSN Sports. In addition to the sports complex upgrade, the Council approved three major projects: the construction of a new state judicial complex, the renovation of the Ondo State Sports Complex,…