Author: Olukayode Oke

Super Eagles Coach peseiro says wearing of earring to training is prohibited Head coach, Jose Peseiro has shown he is a no-nonsense man after he banned Super Eagles players from wearing earrings and rings to training. “He has told the players that he does not want to see anyone wearing finger rings to training and no earrings at all,” a top team official told totorinews. Super Eagles have lost to Mexico and World Cup Bound Ecuador in their first two games under the Portuguese coach, who was recently given a year’s contract. On Thursday, Jose Peseiro will take charge of his first official game…

Tuchel tells Club owner to sign the right players for the Club. Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has reportedly told the club’s new owner, Todd Boehly, to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s defender Presnel Kimpembe during the summer transfer window. Tuchel is keen to bolster his defensive line with the young experience defender this summer in a bid to replace the departing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. Chelsea’s top target was believed to be Jules Kounde, with recent reports claiming that he has already agreed on personal terms but the Blues have been unable to agree on a fee with the Sevilla defender at this moment. Jules Kounde was…

Sunday Dare decides to stop clubs from using MKO Abiola stadium from at the moment. Minister for youth and sports development, Sunday Dare has ordered the closure of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, main pitch. Sunday Dare made the decision immediately after Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro complained about the poor state of the playing surface following Sunday’s training session with the boys. The Super Eagles also did not train on the pitch on Monday to allow groundsmen to put it in proper shape before Thursday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra. The players had their training session on Monday at the…

Man City step up Saka interest Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka, despite having formidable forward line according to Govima sports. The citizens are now closely monitoring Saka’s situation at Emirates stadium as he heads into the final two years of his contract. Though any move for the player this summer is currently considered unlikely, the ETHIAD club has invested their time in monitoring the English player with rivals not relenting. premier League runners-up Liverpool are not left out, with the club determined to add talents to their squad. Premier League Champions have earmarked the 20-year-old as a future target for the club.…

Angel Di Maria believes Messi will shine under new manager come next season. Angel Di Maria who played 7 seasons, during his time, he played 332 matches and scored 92 goals, has said Lionel Messi will thrive next season at Paris Saint-Germain after the expected exit of ex-Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino. Di Maria who scored 5 goals in the current season with Paris saint German has said Goodbye to the club after he won the French Ligue 1 title this season. According to reports, he left the club after his contract expired and is in talks with Juventus over a move. He however feels his fellow countryman Messi will perform better…

Mohamed Salah has been told he can join a number of stars at Barcelona with a move next summer. Barcelona have made a promise to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in a bid to lure the Egyptian to join their incoming galaxy of stars at the Nou Camp next summer. Armed with a £235million naming rights deal with audio streaming platform Spotify, the Spanish giants have started revamping their squad ready to challenge once again for the major honours at home and abroad. Mohamed Salah enjoyed another sensational season with Liverpool, helping the Reds win a two domestic title, FA cup and Carling Cup respectively. With the Champions League final not…

Manchester United superstar scores 116th and 117th goals for his country in Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo who won the Sir Matt Busby player of the year and Goal of the season in his first year back at Manchester United, produce a masterclass performance against the Swiss as he fired them to a comfortable 4-0 victory.  Cristiano Ronaldo mark his return to the Portugal starting line-up with a brace as Fernando Santo’s side comfortably defeated Switzerland 4-0 to claim their first win of the Uefa Nations League. The veteran forward and captain was rested to the bench for his country’s opener with Spain…

Confederation of African football confirms referees for 2023 AFCON qualifier in Abuja. The Confederation of African Football has appointed Ivorian officials to take charge of Thursday’s AFCON qualifier in Abuja, with Ibrahim Kalilou Traore as referee. His compatriots Adou Desire N’goh, Nouhou Ouattara and Kouassi Francois Biro will serve as assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official respectively. Moukaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will be match commissioner while Serge Paulin Samuel from Burkina Faso will serve as referee assessor. The super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to perform and deliver against Leone stars at M.K.O Abiola stadium. According to report: Leon…

Saudi Arabian Billionaires prepares new offer for the Nigerian forward. Newcastle United haven’t given up on the pursuit of Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen. The signing of Nigeria forward is the top priority of the magpies has they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of new premier League season. World most expensive football club, Newcastle United are looking to launch a tremendous offer to try and woo the Napoli star, Victor Osimhen, to St. James’ Park as they look to beat Arsenal to his signature. Reports from Italy claimed Newcastle is preparing a ‘monster offer’ to sign Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window.…

Juventus star demands high salary wage from suitors. star demands high salary wage from suitors. Dybala has been closely linked with a move to Tottenham, with Antonio Conte reportedly looking for attacking reinforcements. However, it appears the Lilywhites are ready to look elsewhere as they are not interested in meeting the attacker’s hefty £280,000 a week wage demands. Juventus star player Paulo Dybala will join Tottenham, Manchester United or Arsenal this summer only if any of these Premier League clubs are able to pay his £280,000-a-week wage demands. For this reason, it would be difficult for premier League clubs to match his wages, and…

Denmark defeated Uefa Nations League Defending Champions France at the stade de France stadium, in paris. Denmark coach, Hjulmand has given a reason his team defeated France 2-1 in Friday’s UEFA Nations League tie. Hjulmand said Denmark won against defending champions france because his players had the upper hand in the midfield against the host, parked with lot of experienced midfielders like Ngolo kante, Aurielien Tchouameni, Kingsley Coman, Moussa Diaby, and Adrien Rabiot. According to him, his team had prepared for the clash against France a long time ago. Two goals from Andreas Cornelius in the 68 minutes and 88…

AT THIS PACE OF DECLINE, THE PHRASE, “Oh darkness my old friend” may soon become the reality of MFM FC. Since they came into the professional football league in 2015, they have been a household name especially playing in their home ground (soccer temple) Agege. Gaining massive support around Agege and its environment. MFM has produced lots of football stars like Stephen Odey, Ifeanyi, and Sikiru Olatunbosun, who scored a puska-worthy goal, and many more, even securing qualification for the most-priced CAF Champions League. After the heights of the champions League it has been nothing but decline. What could…