Manchester City have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 23-year-old joins the Premier League Champions until 2029, becoming manager Pep Guardiola’s fourth signing in the winter transfer window. Gonzalez’s arrival follows the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Omar Marmoush. The Argentine midfielder is expected to bolster…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars. The match was initially scheduled for January 25 but will now take place on February 12, 2025. The encounter will be played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, in…
Olympic Marseille are interested in signing Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season. The Nigerian forward has failed to impress since joining Sevilla on a free transfer last summer. Sevilla are willing to let Iheanacho leave this month, and the arrival of Jerome Akor Adams from Montpellier has further pushed…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, says his team is motivated to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who was appointed Super Eagles head coach earlier this month, acknowledged the challenge posed by the teams…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a comprehensive programme of activities for 2025, coming on the heels of its board meeting held earlier in January 2025. The programmes of basketball activities which was ratified by the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by its President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has been termed by…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Captain, Gali Falke, has expressed confidence that his team will secure maximum points against visiting Nasarawa United in their matchday 21 encounter on Wednesday evening at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Falke stated that the spirit in camp is high, and the team is looking forward to a winning start in…
The Champions League’s inaugural league phase is set for a dramatic finale, with 25 of the 36 teams still uncertain about their fate. All 18 games will be played simultaneously on Wednesday, with 16 matches having significant implications. Manchester City are on the brink of elimination after their 4-2 defeat to Paris St-Germain, while Liverpool…
According to OyoSportsNews, the 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup is set to begin, with the final draw scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan. Seven registered football clubs will participate in the competition, including defending champions Ilaji Football Club, Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan, and…
Al-Hilal has announced the termination of Neymar Jr.’s contract by mutual consent, bringing an end to the Brazilian’s 18-month stay in Saudi Arabia. Neymar’s time at Al-Hilal was marred by injuries, playing only seven times since joining the club in August 2023. A cruciate ligament injury in his left knee kept him sidelined for a…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance in the Champions League, following their 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night. The victory has put the Gunners in a strong position to advance to the next stage. Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard sealed the win for…