Author: Favour Olatunbosun

OGC Nice forwards Terem Moffi and Jeremie Boga are seeking moves away from the club after being attacked by angry supporters at the team’s training ground. The incident has sparked strong reactions across Ligue 1, with multiple clubs now monitoring Moffi’s situation ahead of the January transfer window. The confrontation occurred after Nice’s 3–1 defeat to Lorient in late November, when nearly 400 fans stormed the club’s training facility. Both Moffi and Boga were physically assaulted, hit, and spat on during the ambush. The club confirmed the attack, noting that several players and officials were directly targeted. Moffi, 26, has…

Nigeria’s young fencing stars, Mahadi and Mahathir Idongesit, will represent the country at the International Fencing Federation Junior Epee World Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, this weekend. The event will host about 60 competitors from top fencing nations across the world. The tournament was initially scheduled for Lagos but was moved to Uzbekistan after the Nigeria Fencing Federation decided to focus its resources on hosting a successful Commonwealth Championships in 2026. The Idongesit brothers made their international debut earlier this year at the 2025 African Championships in Lagos and are eager to build on that experience. Mahadi enters the competition ranked…

Saudi Arabian clubs have reignited their interest in signing Mohamed Salah, but any move hinges on receiving a clear signal that the Liverpool forward is ready for life in the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Despite long-standing admiration from clubs such as Al Ittihad and Al Hilal, Liverpool have not yet received an official approach this window. Over the past two years, the SPL has made several attempts to land Salah, including a £150 million verbal offer from Al Ittihad in September 2023. However, Salah has never shown a strong desire to leave elite European football, even with Saudi Arabia’s growing…

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will soon be paid his outstanding salaries as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Reports revealed that the coach is owed three months’ salary and bonuses, but he has not filed any official complaint to the federation. A senior NFF official explained that Chelle had previously been paid ahead of schedule and that the current delay stems from financial processes awaiting approval. According to the official, the coach has already been briefed and is aware that payment will be completed once funds are…

Three weeks after action began in the lower division, focus has shifted to the Club Cricket Committee Premier League, Nigeria’s top cricket division, which kicked off last weekend with exciting matches at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval and the University of Lagos Cricket Oval. At the TBS Oval, defending champions Rising Stars opened their title defence with a 31-run victory over MRI Warriors. Vishal Sharma stood out with an impressive 56 runs off 41 balls, hitting eight boundaries and one six. The second match between Super Eagles Cricket Club and Island Titans Cricket Club was abandoned due to rain. The…

Tottenham boosted their Champions League hopes with a 3–0 win over Slavia Prague. As a result, Thomas Frank’s team moved up to ninth in the league phase, keeping them close to the top eight. Spurs needed a strong performance, and from the opening minute, they delivered. Frank asked his players to build momentum after their 2–0 weekend win against Brentford. Indeed, his team responded with energy and control. Spurs created early chances through Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus. In the first minute, Richarlison almost scored, but the Slavia goalkeeper blocked his close-range shot. Shortly after, Tottenham took the lead. Cristian Romero…

Chelsea suffered a costly 2–1 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League, with a late goal from Charles De Ketelaere sending Enzo Maresca’s team out of the top eight. The result leaves Chelsea in 11th place and puts their hopes of an automatic round-of-16 spot under pressure. Atalanta entered the game with one of the strongest home records in Europe this season. Chelsea, on the other hand, arrived in Italy still searching for their first away win in the competition. Both teams needed the points, and the match delivered plenty of drama. Atalanta started well. Ademola Lookman almost scored early,…

Liverpool claimed a crucial 1–0 win over Inter Milan in a tense Champions League match filled with VAR drama. The game at the San Siro delivered controversy, late pressure, and a much-needed result for manager Arne Slot, who entered the match under intense scrutiny. The first major moment arrived in the opening half when Ibrahima Konate nodded the ball into the net from close range. His celebration was brief. VAR reviewed the play for several minutes before ruling the goal out for handball. The decision frustrated Liverpool’s players, as Konate believed the contact had been accidental. Despite this setback, Liverpool…

Pep Guardiola believes Real Madrid and Barcelona are the hardest clubs in the world to manage. The Manchester City manager spoke ahead of City’s Champions League meeting with Real Madrid. He also shared sympathy for Xabi Alonso, who faces growing pressure at the Spanish club. Reports in Spain suggest Alonso could lose his job if Real Madrid suffer defeat against Manchester City. Guardiola worked with Alonso at Bayern Munich and still holds great respect for him. He said their time together created a strong bond on and off the pitch. According to Guardiola, Alonso is not only a smart football…

Mohamed Salah trained at Liverpool’s Kirkby base on Tuesday morning. His future at the club remains uncertain after several dramatic days. Salah’s comments after the Leeds match shocked many fans. The club then left him out of the travelling squad for the Champions League game against Inter Milan. This move increased speculation about a possible split between the player and the club. Salah posted a photo from the gym to show that he was still working and staying fit. Many supporters saw the post as a message that he has not given up. Even so, his relationship with head coach…