Reports in Italy confirm that Napoli have turned down an improved bid of €60m from Turkish giants Galatasaray for striker Victor Osimhen, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan in Istanbul. Napoli are expected to sell Osimhen this summer. But the sky news reports that the Italian club are pushing for a higher fee, close…
Nigeria’s opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused allies of President Bola Tinubu of plotting to derail its growing influence by backing legal action against its newly installed interim leadership. The party recently named former Senate President David Mark and ex-Governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim chairman and national secretary. This decision, announced by former ADC…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Abel Sokari and Nkeiruka Chukwuma, before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly attempting to fraudulently obtain €49 million from First Bank of Nigeria (FBN). Sokari and Chukwuma were arraigned alongside a company, Zakah Global Investment Ltd., on a six-count charge bordering on attempted fraud,…
In a development that has taken the football world by surprise, Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli about a potential transfer later this year. If finalised, this move would reignite the long-standing rivalry between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plies his trade for Al-Nassr. Messi’s…
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, yesterday withdrew his complaints against Paris Saint-Germain over alleged harassment and attempted extortion. However, according to L’Equipe, Mbappe is still maintaining his appeal regarding the €55 million he is claiming from PSG. Recall that Mbappe had filed a lawsuit against the French champions for alleged attempted extortion and also trying…
Serie A giants, AC Milan have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, according to La Gazetta dello Sport. The Rooseneri also have Dusan Vlahovic on their radar but believed they could get Boniface for an affordable fee. The Nigeria international scored against Milan in the UEFA Champions League last season. Boniface netted 11…
Juventus are reportedly considering a bid for Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, currently at Leicester City. The Serie A giants have expressed interest in the 29-year-old, who is available for a release clause of €9 million after Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League last season. In addition to Juventus, Ndidi has drawn attention from Manchester United…
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to a permanent move to Turkish club Galatasaray. This development was disclosed by Nigerian broadcast journalist Buchi Laba, who is closely associated with the Super Eagles forward. Laba shared the news on social media platform X, stating: “Exclusive: Victor James Osimhen says YES to Galatasaray and wants to…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro has suggested why her brother didn’t attend late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota’s funeral at the weekend. Recall that Ronaldo was a notable absentee during Jota’s funeral at the Igreja Matriz church in Gondomar on Saturday. Many football fans expected the Portugal captain to attend in honour of Jota’s memory, but…
Novak Djokovic overcame an uncharacteristically unsteady start to avoid what would have been his earliest exit at Wimbledon since 2016, coming through for a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 11th-seeded Alex De Minaur in the fourth round Monday. Djokovic, who has won seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, advanced to his…
