European scouts have arrived Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, keenly observing the prowess of Alhassan Yusuf amid the unfolding drama of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. As reported by SCORENigeria, the watchful eyes of Premier League giants West Ham United and Bundesliga stalwarts RB Leipzig are fixated on Abidjan, meticulously evaluating Yusuf’s performance on the football…
Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho’s participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is in doubt due to a muscle injury he sustained during a game with Leicester City. The injury was sustained during a match with Ipswich Town on Boxing Day, and Iheanacho was not included in the match day squad for Leicester’s following game…
Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi met with Manchester City Pep Guardiola to discuss a move to the Premier League club in the summer of 2020. This was after Messi showed his interest in his former club and sent in a transfer request at Barcelona, demanding to have back his contract. With references to Marti Perarnau’s…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has banned former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales for 3 years. The ban followed Rubiales kissing a player Jenni Hermoso on the lips in the aftermath of Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory, over England. The incident sparked an outcry, Hermoso filed a legal complaint against Rubiales…
According to Napoli FC Sporting Director, Mauro Meluso who told newsmen that the club seeks to havenew contract talks with Victor Osimhen in the next few weeks. Osimhen is not engrossed to signing a new contract with the Serie A champions after he was furious at the TikTok videos posted by the club. Napoli were…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed and ranked the most valuable squad in Africa. This was made public in an infographic shared on the team’s official X page, formally known as Twitter on Saturday. The Eagles are also ranked 10th most valuable squad in the world. The countries ahead of the Eagles are…
Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner been banned for 10 years for doping and tampering. BBC reports that one of Ekiru’s positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of…
Ex Super Eagles Captain and legend, John Mikel Obi has been named among the assistants for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final draw. Mikel will be accomplained by his former Chelsea teammate, Didier Drogba, Senegal Striker, Sadio Mane and Morocco defender, Achraf Hakimi. World wide known Music Legend, Akon will host the event. Mikel…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has experienced another postponement in its kickoff date for the 2023/24 season. Originally scheduled to start on September 9, the league board announced a shift in the commencement date. The reason cited for this postponement is to allow members to focus on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the…
The Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, is set to continue leading the Super Eagles until the conclusion of the next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. This decision emerged after a meeting on Saturday night between Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, and the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)….
A significant reorganization is on the horizon for Delta Queens FC of Asaba following their failure to qualify for the 2023/23 CAF Women’s Champions League. Delta Queens were defeated by Ampem Darkoa of Ghana, who won 1-0 in the final play-off match in Benin City, Edo State, last week, clinching the CAF Champions League WAFU…
Ese Brume made history as the first Nigerian field athlete to secure a spot in the final of the Diamond League, the premier one-day series in athletics. This achievement came after she soared to an impressive 6.71 meters during the 12th meeting of the 14-leg league held in Xiamen, China. Brume’s remarkable long jump performance…
Union Berlin has signed Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus. Bonnuci terminated his contract with Juventus to make his move to Union Berlin a reality. Announcing Bonucci’s signing on X, Union Berlin described the Italian defender as the best in his position. Union Berlin did not disclose the fee they paid in acquiring Bonucci’s services…
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Italian side Roma on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea. The 30-year-old returns to Serie A after spending last season on loan with Inter Milan, and helping them reach the Champions League final. He is reported to have turned down a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Lukaku…
