Nico Williams, having failed to accept a move to Barcelona in the summer, is again back in the news, not only because of the Catalan giants’ struggles to register Dani Olmo but also due to the speculations linking him away from Athletic Club in the January window. Nico Williams is stealing the headlines in another transfer window, but his season so far prescribes caution for elite teams, who are on the lookout for world class left-wingers, because the Bilbao priced asset still lacks the consistency required of players of the statue he eyes. The 22-year-old had a stellar campaign with…
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Sodiq Ismail, the Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Remo Stars as a right back has agreed to join Albanian top flight club, FK Partizani. The news of his Transfer was broken by Nigerian Transfer Expert, Mike the pundit via his X handle. Sodiq Ismail off to Albania According to him, the fullback medical is scheduled for this week upon the right back’s arrival. The Super Eagles defender will put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Albanian Club. The ogbomosho-born right-back has three goals in the League and found the back of the net once against AS…
Manchester City put on a strong performance on December 29, 2024, defeating Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium. This important win could be a turning point in their Premier League season, ending a tough four-match losing streak and reigniting their hopes for the rest of the year. A Game-Changing Victory for Manchester City In this crucial match, Manchester City showed their strength and smart tactics. Goals from star players Sávio and Haaland secured the win, giving a much-needed boost to a team that has struggled to find its rhythm lately. The victory highlighted their depth, creativity, and determination…
Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he is fully committed to turning Manchester City’s season around, despite facing a tough stretch. Even though the team has been struggling recently, with just one win in their last 13 matches, Pep Guardiola remains focused on improving their performance and achieving their goals for the rest of the season. City’s current form has been disappointing, with the team sitting in seventh place in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool. Pep Guardiola on poor form Pep Guardiola has pointed to several factors behind this dip in form, including injuries to key…
City of Manchester? Heads down and heads buried in hands, if those were ever the portion of her clubs, it was surely either one or the other at a time and not this, the chaos in the latter days of 2024. Collectively, the two Manchester clubs have lost nine games across all competitions in December with United losing five and four for City, the most losses they’ve combined for in a single month since April 1971. But the city was not known for the silence at both sides because for a very long time, one is always enjoying the other’s…
Super Eagles’ 2024 in Review: The year ought to have ended as regards the Super Eagles of Nigeria after FIFA released an update on its latest ranking, which saw the nation fall again. However, there was more in store for the three-time champions of Africa with latest revelation of unpaid bills. It may news no longer, but given the year the team has had in 2024 and the uncertainties it potentially takes into the next calendar year, there is no assurance that the team or the NFF can weather the approaching storm, casting another doubt on their return to prominence…
Gabriel Jesus has taken only two games to make himself the star of Arsenal attack with five goals and one assist in his last three starts, making him a real contender to fill a huge void in the Arsenal attack amidst Bukayo Saka’s injury. While Arsenal mourn the loss of Bukayo Saka, who is ruled out until at least February due to a hamstring injury picked up in the win at Palace on Saturday, the new found form of Gabriel Jesus in this festive period could ease the pending burden on the North Londoners. The Hale Ender has been central…
Ademola Lookman-Nigeria relationship has so far been productive, but it wasn’t easy getting the pair together for a start. It wasn’t love at first sight between the reigning king of African football and the giants of the continent but time has proven it was all worth the hassle. For years, the Nigerian Football Federation wooed the winger, who was born and bred in Greater London and had developed great affection for England, after all, he was a young Lion having represented the country at youth level. The first contact came as far back as 2017, when he was only 19…
Most CAF Player of the year titles by nationalities: On the 16th of December 2024, Ademola Lookman beat four others to a deserved coronation as CAF Player of the year winner for the year during the Gala in Marrakech, Morocco. The Nigerian forward saw off competitions from South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivorian winger Simon Adingra and Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy to claim the prize. His success sees Nigeria overtake Ghana and Ivory Coast in the all-time list for most CAF Player of the year titles by nationalities, making the three-time African champions outright second, behind…
Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, which will take place on December 17, 2024, at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. This year’s ceremony marks the ninth edition of this prestigious event, where FIFA will honor the top players, coaches, and moments of the year. The Best FIFA: A Stage for Football’s Finest This year’s awards coincide with several notable milestones, including the 20th anniversary of the Aspire Academy and the eve of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. The event promises to be a star-studded gala dinner, featuring the FIFA President, FIFA…