By Ayomide Otitoju Former Nigeria international and football administrator Segun Odegbami has warned that changing the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not resolve the deep-rooted challenges facing Nigerian football. Odegbami made the remarks while reacting to the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and the federation’s General Secretary, describing the development as…
Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to advance to the third round of the League Cup. Chelsea entered the match on the back of a 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday, with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers impressing in their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez securing the points for the Spanish champions. The victory came in Barcelona’s first league match of the season at the partially rebuilt Camp Nou, where new…
European football’s governing body, UEFA, is preparing a potential legal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his now-shelved plan to introduce private financing into the World Cup, according to a document seen by AFP. The document, filed in a Florida court in the United States, states that UEFA is considering legal action related to…
Manchester City have signed Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year contract in a deal worth €100 million (£85.6 million), according to the French club. The transfer makes the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in Premier League history, surpassing Manchester United’s £58.9 million deal for Leny Yoro, who also joined from Lille in…
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on an initial loan deal that includes an obligation to buy for £60 million. The agreement is understood to consist of a £50 million initial fee and a further £10 million in potential add-ons. Marmoush, who will wear the No. 22 shirt, joins Roberto De Zerbi’s…
Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon international joins United for a guaranteed £65 million fee, with a further £5 million available in add-ons. He has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Baleba was one…
Tottenham Hotspur new signing Savio marked his debut with a goal as Spurs cruised to a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Tottenham completed the £85 million signing of the 22-year-old from Manchester City on Tuesday, ending their long pursuit of the Brazil international. Introduced in the 71st minute, Savio made an…
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Liam Delap for a club-record £45 million. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the City Ground, making Forest his third club in three seasons after falling out of favour at Chelsea. Delap was reportedly not part of Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s plans and had…
