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Dani Olmo, a 26-year-old Spanish midfielder, is available for a transfer to Manchester City from RB Leipzig, according to Foot Mercato. Barcelona are also interested in Olmo, and they have made an initial transfer offer of £40 million, to be paid in four instalments, plus an additional £20 million in add-ons, Mundo Deportivo reported. Leipzig […]

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Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who has faced setbacks in recent Octagon appearances, believes that he is still the best in the game. In a discussion on a podcast with Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman expressed his determination to reclaim the UFC welterweight title that has eluded him in recent bouts. Reflecting on his loss […]

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Super Falcons of Nigeria continued their winless streak against the Brazil Women’s national team as they suffered a defeat in their 2024 Olympics opener. Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum decided to start the 2024 Olympics opener without the team’s most decorated player, Asisat Oshoala. He decided to go with a lone striker, Chinwendu Ihezuo […]

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The exceptional performance of Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, in Serie A has been brought to light by sports statistics company, Opta. Opta revealed that since the 1994/95 season, only two players in Serie A history have had a better minutes-per-goal ratio than Victor Osimhen. These players are former Brazil international […]

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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Kwara United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Adamu Muhammad from Gombe United. Muhammad opted to leave Gombe United after their relegation from the NPFL to the Nigeria National League (NNL). The former Nigeria Under-23 shot-stopper has signed a two-year deal with the Harmony Boys. Abubakar, who was Gombe […]

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In the last ten Olympic football tournaments, several players have achieved impressive goal-scoring feats, leaving a lasting impact on the history of the event. Below are the highest goalscorers in the Olympic Football tournament in the last ten editions: 1. Richarlison Richarlison, a forward for the Brazilian national team and Tottenham in the English Premier […]

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Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, a promising Nigerian striker, has completed his transfer to a Belgian club, Oud-Heverlee Leuven, earlier today, July 25. The former Nigeria under-20 international completed his transfer to the Belgian club from Serie B side Salernitana on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old signed a three-year contract with Leuven, and the club reportedly paid €1.8 […]

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Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has stressed that his players are ready to face Brazil in their opening 2024 Paris Olympics match at 6 p.m. today, July 25. The American tactician believes that the Super Falcons who have lost twice and drew once in their last three meetings with Brazil have made significant progress […]

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Brazil women’s national team head coach, Arthur Elias believes his team has the potential to go far in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, attributing their prospects to the players’ commitment and unity of thought. Note that Brazil will face the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympics Women’s Football […]

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During the first football match of the 2024 Paris Olympics which was between Argentina and Morocco earlier today, July 24, there were safety concerns due to crowd trouble. The football match was disrupted when fans threw objects onto the field, and some individuals wearing Morocco colours ran onto the pitch in protest of Cristian Medina’s […]

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Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Asisat Oshoala has stressed that she and her teammates would win a medal at the 2024 Olympics. The Super Falcons who are yet to win a medal in the history of the Olympics will commence their campaign in the 2024 edition of the tournament in one of the toughest groups, […]

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Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, and the club’s captain, Reece James believe that Enzo Fernandez won’t have a problem when he returns to the side this summer. Enzo Fernandez has been subjected to a series of criticism after using his Instagram page to stream a moment he and his Argentina national team were making racial chants […]

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Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-earning footballer in the Saudi Pro League in 2024 and he is expected to remain so until his current contract with Al Nassr expires in June 2025. Recall that Cristiano Ronaldo became the biggest active player to move to the Saudi Pro League after Manchester United terminated his […]

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French Ligue 1 side, AS Monaco have agreed to pay €20 Million to Belgian club, Royale Antwerp to sign 17-year-old Nigerian-born forward, George Ilenikhena. George Ilenikhena has attracted a series of interest from top clubs across Europe due to his pace, physicality, movement on and off the ball, and his goalscoring abilities. Earlier in the […]

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The latest updates from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs ahead of the 2024-2025 season are as follows: Ifeanyi Anaemena has rejoined Remo Stars for a second spell, strengthening the club’s defence for the upcoming NPFL season. Recall that Anaemena last played for Remo Stars during the 2022-2023 NPFL season before he moved to […]

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Premier League side, Chelsea reportedly have a say in the transfer of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Paris Saint Germain this summer. Recall that earlier in this summer transfer window, Chelsea were looking like the favourites to sign Victor Osimhen who has prioritized leaving Napoli where he still has a contract that […]

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