Sporting Lagos captain Patrick Egeonu has emerged as a transfer target for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers. The Flying Antelopes are keen to strengthen their defence ahead of the second half of the season. Rangers are reportedly impressed with Egeonu’s performances for Sporting Lagos in the NPFL last season. The 22-year-old defender made…
The 4th Ibadan Basketball Championship has reached its climax, with the semi-final fixtures set to take place on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Stadium (Adamasingba) in Ibadan, reports afrosportnews.com. The championship, which tipped off on Friday, January 17th, 2025, has been a thrilling display of basketball skills and entertainment, showcasing the best of Oyo State’s male…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the former manager of Manchester United, is in negotiations to become the new head coach of Turkish club Besiktas. The 51-year-old Norwegian has been out of management since being sacked by United in 2021. If appointed, this will be his first managerial position since his departure from Old Trafford. Besiktas, currently sixth…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Etihad until 2034. The Norwegian international joined City from Dortmund in 2022 and has since scored an impressive 111 goals in 126 games. Haaland’s previous deal was set to expire in 2027, but this new agreement extends…
As expected, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), claimed the two awards in the monthly League Bloggers Award (LBA) for the month of December. An impressive run of form in the monrh which saw the team win all five matches, expectedly earned the team’s gaffer, Gbenga Ogunbote the Manager of the Month Award. Oracle beat the…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have announced their separation after 30 years together. According to reports, the decision to end their marriage was made in December, with only close family and friends initially aware of the split. The separation is said to be “totally cordial, stable, and friendly.” Guardiola and…
Bayern Munich and Chelsea have initiated talks about a potential swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The discussions, which took place on Monday, explored the possibility of swaping the two players, with Bayern expressing interest in Nkunku and Chelsea keen on Tel. Romano revealed that Bayern…
West Ham United are eyeing a move for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, according to reports. The Hammers are desperate for attacking reinforcements following injuries to key forwards Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen, and Niclas Fullkrug. Awoniyi, a Nigeria international, has emerged as a top target for West Ham. The Sun reports that West Ham are…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he may have made a mistake by advising the club not to make any significant signings last summer. The decision has come back to haunt City, who are now struggling to keep their season on track. As a result, the club is expected to be active in…
The Ibadan Basketball Championship, an annual tournament showcasing the best of Oyo State’s male and female basketball talents, is set to return for its 4th edition, afrosportnews.com reports. The event, scheduled to take place on January 17th and 18th, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium (Adamasingba), Ibadan, promises to be an exciting display of basketball skills and…
