Author: Olukayode Oke

Sensational Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, famously known as Rema, has achieved another milestone as his hit song ‘Calm Down’ becomes the most streamed African song in the United States of America, USA, history. ‘Calm Down’ displaced CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ to achieve the feat. American music data compilation website, Chart Data disclosed this on Friday. The statistics firm tweeted, “@heisrema’s ‘Calm Down’ is now the #1 most streamed Afrobeats song in US history, surpassing @ckay_yo’s ‘love nwantiti’.” Both versions of the song have surpassed half a billion streams on Spotify and YouTube. ‘Calm Down’ became the highest-peaking Nigerian song on US…

The Nigerian contigent at English Premier League side Nottingham Forest has just increased by one with Ola Aina replacing Renan Lodi  at the club. Nottingham Forest houses super eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis, with both having joined last term but endured different fortunes. Awoniyi had a brilliant season netting ten goals in the league despite injury struggles which kept him out for  months. Dennis, on the other hand, had a not-so-good time soring just two goals as opposed to the eleven he scored for now relegated Watford in the 2021/2022 season. He has been linked with a move…

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, 29, has decided not to renew his contract with Tottenham and would be open to joining Bayern Munich in this summer transfer window, the Times claimed. Kane won’t actively pursue a transfer this summer, but if Tottenham decides to accept a transfer fee, he may consider leaving the club, according to ESPN. Tottenham considering signing Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, 25, of Aston Villa, or English midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, of Chelsea, as potential replacements for Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 27, who is in talks to join Atletico Madrid, the Mail claimed. West Ham are in…

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for 300 per cent increment in the minimum wage for workers across all sectors due to the inflation caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. NULGE National President, Mr Ambali Olatunji, said this in a communique jointly signed by Mr Isah Gambo, General Secretary of the union, at the end of its regular National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. Olatunji said that the 300 per cent rise was imperative considering the inflation necessitated by the removal of fuel subsidy on local government staff. According to him, it…

Manchester United Midfielder, Bruno Fernanades has been named the permanent captain of the team days after the club stripped Harry Maguire of the captain armband. Harry Maguire confirmed on social media on Sunday that Erik ten Hag had relieved him of his position as the team’s captain. Since then, there have been speculations that Bruno Fernandes who is one of the assistant captains to Maguire would be named the club’s permanent captain. On Thursday, July 20, Manchester United confirmed that the 28-year-old Portuguese midfielder has been named the successor of the England international. A statement from the club reads, “Bruno Fernandes…

Paris Saint-Germain have made a staggering contract offer to Kylian Mbappe worth €1 billion (£865m/$1.1bn). PSG have reportedly made an unbelievable offer to Mbappe, with a 10-year contract on the table worth €1bn. It would tie Mbappe to the club until the age of 34 and essentially operate as a lifetime deal. It would also be the most lucrative sports contract in history. Mbappe, however, is reported to have told PSG that he is not motivated by money and dreams of playing for Real Madrid, where he can win every potential trophy on offer. The striker has already told the club…

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie was adjudged the best player following her side’s 0-0 draw against Canada on Friday morning. Nnadozie, who captained the Super Falcons against the Olympic champions, put up an impressive display in the encounter played at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. The goal tender denied veteran forward, Christine Sinclair from the spot five minutes after the break. The Paris FC star also made a number of crucial saves in the keenly contested encounter. Randy Waldrum’s side finished the game with 10 players after Deborah Abiodun was sent off in regulation time. The Super Falcons will face Australia…

Manchester United have officially announced the signing of Andre Onana in a £47.1million deal from Inter Milan. Onana has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Red Devils with the option of a further year. The Cameroonian will replace David De Gea who is now a free agent after leaving Old Trafford. Speaking after his unveiling, Onana said: “To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way.” The 27-year-old is expected to make his debut for United against Arsenal…

PSG forward, Neymar Jr has said that he will continue playing for the Ligue 1 champions. Recall speculations were rife in recent weeks about an imminent departure of the Brazillian after his friend and teammate, Lionel Messi called it quits on his stint at the club. Neymar’s strike partner, Kylian Mbappe also was rumoured to be on his way out of the club following a strained relationship with the management.Although linked with a few clubs this summer, Neymar has now made it clear he is staying at the Parc des Princes. “I hope to play this season at PSG, I…

Gbenga Elegbeleye has been appointed as the chairman of the Nigeria Premier League. The appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation in Abuja. Elegbeleye, a former Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Sports, headed the Interim Management Committee that executed the last NPL season and the Super 6, drawing high praise from the NFF and stakeholders in general. The new NPL board are Mallam Mohammed Nasiru Sa’idu (Member); Poubeni Ogun (Member); Daniel Amokachi (Member); Okey Kpalukwu (Member); Mallam Suleiman Umar (Member) and Dominic Iorfa (Member). The Secretary/Legal Adviser is Danlami Ibrahim while the Chief…

Australia captain Sam Kerr has been ruled out of their first two Women’s World Cup games with a calf injury sustained in training. Kerr misses the co-hosts’ opening Group B game against the Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia on Thursday. The 29-year-old, Australia’s all-time record scorer, will also be absent against Nigeria on 27 July. Kerr will now hope to be fit for Australia’s final match in Group B, against Canada on 31 July. The Chelsea forward posted on Instagram: “Unfortunately I sustained a calf injury yesterday in training. I wanted to share this with everyone so there is…

New Zealand have defeated Norway 1-0 in the first game of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The win is also their first ever in the history of the World Cup. The tournament kicked off with much fanfare despite a shooting in Auckland hours before the opening game. A one-minute silence was held for the victims of the shooting before the match. The first half ended in a goalless draw despite both teams having some chances to score the opening goal. The opening and only goal of the game came in the 48 minutes, when New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson scored…