Author: Olukayode Oke

NPFL Roundup: Rivers United close in on title, Heartland earn vital win League Leaders Rivers United held to a draw by Enugu Rangers on Saturday, the match ended 0-0. But despite the draw, Rivers United still maintain their 10 points gap ahead of Plateau united. The League Leaders impressive form continues in the Nigeria professional League (NPFL) as they sit comfortably on top of the standing. Stanley Eguma and his Rivers United side now need just five points to clinch the title this term following the draw at the Awka Township Stadium. The match would have swung in any direction especially at the…

AJ to fight Usyk in Saudi Arabia The world heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua’s and Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed for August 20th, this year. The rematch will take place at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia. Joshua will be attempting to wrestle back the WBA, IBF and WBO belts he lost to Usyk in September. Usyk won the first fight on points with the judges scoring 117-112, 116-112, and 115-113 in favour of the Ukrainian in London. A rematch clause was immediately activated, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February cast doubt over when Usyk would be next back in…

Abductors Demands #250m to free former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football League. The abductors of former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Sani Toro are said to be demanding the sum of N250 million before he could be released. According to reports, one of the kidnappers made contact with the family, demanding for ransom. It’s however not clear the decision reached between the family and the kidnappers. “The kidnappers are demanding for the sum of N250 million before they could release the two of them,” the family source disclosed. Honourable Toro, who was also a former Commissioner…

Louis Van Gaal blocked Dutch Star, Jurrien Timber, from joining the club. Former Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has blocked Dutch star, Jurrien Timber from joining the club. Erik ten Hag was Confident, the Dutch star would come to Old Trafford, but the player has rejected a move to Manchester United because of Louis Van Gaal statement. Timber is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Dutch league and Ten Hag was keen on bringing him along to Old Trafford. A World Cup Appearance is every dream of a young lad, and that would be a Big…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), gubernatorial candidate in Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has praised voters in the state for trooping en masse to exercise their franchise.  Oyebanji stated this after casting his vote at Okelele Ward 06 Unit 003 in Ikogosi Ekiti, in the Ekiti West Local Government area, as reported by Punch. The APC candidate praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for improving the electoral process through Bimodal Voter Accreditation System technology innovation, which he said had made the process faster and more credible. Oyebanji said there was no case of apathy with the reports he had been…

Eriksen decides to stay in London Former Inter Milan midfielder, Christian Eriksen has reportedly decided to rule out any possibility of joining Manchester United this summer. Eriksen turned his career around after a brilliant 2021/22 season with Brentford and is currently linked with a move to Man United. The Denmark international is set to reject a move to Man United as he wants to stay in London, opening the door to a sensational return to Tottenham Hotspur. New Man United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his midfield options this summer and has identified Eriksen as a top…

Premier League new boys, Nottingham Forest interested in Awoniyi Premier League new boys, Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Nigerian forward, Taiwo Awoniyi this summer. Awoniyi, according to several reports, is keen to leave Bundesliga side, Union Berlin this summer for a club in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest have already held talks with Union Berlin and can trigger a release of €20m in his contract. Several other clubs have made enquiries about the possibility of signing the striker. The 24-year-old scored 15 goals in 31 matches across all competitions for Union Berlin last season. Awoniyi was previously…

Plateau United believes they can still catch up with League Leaders Rivers United Plateau United duo, Jesse Akila and Nenrot Silas are confident they can still catch up with leaders, Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Rivers United have opened a 10-point lead at the top of the log, with five games remaining before the end of the campaign. The Stanley Eguma’s side needs six points to be crowned NPFL champions for the first time. Akila and Silas, however, believe the title chase isn’t over despite the huge gap between them and the Port Harcourt Dwellers. “We haven’t…

Rangers united mights end Rivers United Title hopes says Maikaba Rangers Head coach, Abdu Maikaba is confident his side can claim maximum points when they face table toppers, Rivers United in a Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 34 encounter in Awka, on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes are aiming to secure third position in the NPFL and secure a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. With the likes of Enyimba, Remo Stars, Kwara United, Akwa United and Sunshine Stars on their trail, Rangers cannot afford a negative result against the Port Harcourt club. Maikaba is positive his team can get…

MTN plans to raise young lads to be the next future of Nigeria Table Tennis. The maiden edition of the MTN Junior Tennis League Championship has been scheduled to start from Tuesday, June 21 to Saturday, June 25 at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club Race Course. The tournament which will be part of the ITA Junior Tennis Circuit will feature four age categories – boys and girls 10s, 12s 14s and 16s.. A statement from the International Tennis Academy said the tournament will aim to provide the platform that will attract and identify junior tennis talents across the nation for…

Gunners set to sign Victor Osimhen at all cost. Arsenal are willing to pay £86m to sign Victor Osimhen from Serie A club, Napoli this summer Osimhen is in high demands this summer with Manchester United and Newcastle United also interested. According to Gazzetta.it, the Gunners are willing to meet Napoli’s asking price for the Nigerian. The North London club see Osimhen as the ideal replacement for Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette, who has just joined Olympic Lyon on a free transfer. The striker has scored 24 goals in 51 league appearances for Napoli since arriving from Ligue 1, Lille two years…

Brothers War Await Super Eagles Stars in the Premier League. The English Premier League is set to starts August 5th, with Arsenal the Gunners traveling to selhurt park stadium to face Crystal palace. While the opening weekend of the Premier League will see Leicester City host Brentford at the King Power Stadium with Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho expected to be involved for the Foxes barring any late-minute transfers. Brentford will also have their Nigerian export Frank Onyeka in action as he faces his second Premier League season after a topsy-turvy debut campaign. The second season will be an exciting one for him, knowing how…