Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has provided an update on transfer talks with Juventus, insisting that the deal will not be completed. Lukaku is looking to leave English Premier League side Chelsea on a permanent basis this summer transfer window. The Belgian spent last season on loan at Inter Milan. Lukaku’s initial preference was to remain at Inter Milan, but the …

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said that he is excited to help Fulham build on their performance in the Premier League last season after completing his transfer from Ajax. Bassey made 39 appearances for Ajax, including six Champions League appearances, after joining the Eredivisie side from Rangers. He had caught the eye during a successful two-year spell at Ibrox, …

Adidas insist they have had no discussions with Manchester United regarding the position of Mason Greenwood in the club’s playing squad. The 21-year-old has been suspended by the club since he was arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman and later suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill in January of 2022. All charges were dropped against …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is proud of the Super Falcons’ outing at the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, according to the federation’s first Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu, who expressed confidence that the team would get to the latter stages of the tournament. With four points from their first two games, the Super Falcons top …

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has signed for English side Fulham, the club confirmed on Friday evening. “The Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Calvin Bassey from Ajax for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance, which is expected to be received during the early part of next week”, the London club said in a statement. “The 23-year-old …

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, has revealed that her father was not happy with her celebration after scoring against Australia at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Oshoala pulled off her jersey and ran to the side of the pitch to celebrate after making it 3-1. The Barcelona star’s action became the subject of debate among football fans on …

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has had his say on the controversial ongoing pay dispute between the Nigerian Women’s team and the country’s football association. The Super Falcons will not be paid their tournament match bonuses, following an announcement from FIFA that all players would receive around £15,760 for participation in the group stages of the tournament. There were set to …

Former Manchester City and Spain playmaker David Silva announced his retirement on Thursday after sustaining a serious knee injury last week. “Today is a sad day for me. Today is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to”, the 37-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder said in a video posted on social media. “Today it is time …

The Super Falcons on Thursday defeated Australia 3-2 at the Brisbane Stadium. The Nigerian female beat their opponent to record their first win in the competition and the fifth win in the history of the Women’s World Cup. The match’s first half was high-intensity, with Australia maintaining possession throughout but Nigeria putting up a powerful defence. Both sides had some …

At least three teams have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. They are Costa Rica, Zambia, and the Republic of Ireland. Costa Rica and Zambia have been sent packing from the tournament after losing their first two Group C fixtures. Spain and Japan will now play for the top spot after winning …