By Boluwatife Kehinde Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has sustained moderate ankle ligament damage while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old forward was forced off in the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday after a heavy challenge. He was replaced by Cyriel Dessers and has since been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ next crucial…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nottingham Forest have named Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The Australian manager has signed a contract running until June 2027, with all legal formalities now complete. He has already reported to Forest’s training ground to begin work. Espírito Santo, who earned a contract extension earlier this summer after guiding Forest to Europa League qualification, admitted in August that…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed confidence and focus as the Super Eagles prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. Nigeria, currently third in Group C, are chasing qualification and knows that a victory over Bafana Bafana would significantly boost its chances of reaching the global tournament. South Africa top the group with 16 points from seven matches,…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement over their dispute concerning the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, ending arbitration proceedings that had been scheduled for later this year. The matter is separate from the ongoing case involving more than 100 charges against the City for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, which the club firmly denies. According to Sky Sports, City…

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has backed new signing Kelechi Iheanacho to rediscover his best form and play a key role for the Scottish champions. The Nigerian forward completed a free transfer to Celtic Park last week after his contract with Sevilla was terminated following a disappointing single season in Spain. Despite concerns about his recent struggles, Mulgrew believes Iheanacho still has plenty to offer and could thrive under Brendan…

Onana arrived with the reputation of being among the world’s finest modern goalkeepers, admired for his confidence on the ball and ability to dictate play from the back.

Former Nigeria captain and ex-Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has warned that South Africa are unlikely to escape punishment from FIFA after fielding an ineligible player during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has filed a formal complaint with the Police Service Commission (PSC) against the Kaduna State Police Command. In his petition, he alleges that officers have engaged in unprofessional conduct and violated the Police Act. El-Rufai emphasised that the PSC must be aware of such actions to uphold accountability within the police force and maintain public trust. READ ALSO: Tinubu: Creation of state police…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Bayer Leverkusen have appointed former Denmark national team coach Kasper Hjulmand as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag after only two league matches in charge. Hjulmand signed a contract running until 2027 and expressed his excitement at leading a club of Leverkusen’s stature. “It is an honour to be entrusted with such a team,” the 53-year-old said in a statement. “I’m motivated…

In the mid-1970s, Tinubu sought opportunities abroad, moving to the United States to work while completing his education. His immigrant student experience—balancing study and employment—instilled in him the fortitude and resourcefulness that would later define his political career.

By Boluwatife Kehinde Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has agreed a season-long loan move to Turkish club Trabzonspor from Manchester United. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that all documents on the player’s side have been signed, with final approval from Trabzonspor expected before Onana travels to Türkiye next week to complete the switch. The arrival of Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens has already reshaped the hierarchy at Old Trafford, with Altay Bayındır…

By Boluwatife Kehinde People often say a player’s value is set by the market — and for Christantus Uche, that is exactly what happened. Just two years ago, the young Nigerian forward was worth little more than spare change. Today, Crystal Palace have secured his signature in a deal worth around €20 million — an astonishing 25,000 times his early valuation. Born and raised in Owerri, Imo State — the…