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Ademola Lookman Scores on Atletico Madrid Debut in 5–0 Copa del Rey Rout of Real Betis

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman made an immediate impact for Atletico Madrid, scoring on his debut as the Spanish giants thrashed Real Betis 5–0 in the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday. The 28-year-old forward, who joined Atletico from Atalanta during the January transfer window for around €35 million, marked his arrival in style with a […]

Atletico Madrid Agree €40m Deal to Sign Ademola Lookman

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, the Spanish club confirmed on Sunday, February 1. In a statement, Atletico said both clubs had finalised terms for the signing of the 28-year-old forward, who has already arrived in Madrid. The transfer is subject to the player passing […]

Liverpool Agree £60m Deal for Rennes Defender Jeremy Jacquet

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Premier League champions Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet in a deal worth up to £60 million. The transfer package includes an initial £55 million fee, with a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons for the 20-year-old centre-back. Despite strong interest from Chelsea, who were widely regarded as favourites, Liverpool […]

Osimhen Tries to Lure Lookman, Onyedika to Galatasaray

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he has been trying to persuade his Super Eagles teammates, Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika, to join him at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Both players have been linked with moves to Turkey, and Osimhen said he took time to share his positive experiences at the Istanbul-based club with them. […]

Manchester United Confirm Casemiro’s Departure at End of Season

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Manchester United have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season. Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and has made 146 appearances for the club, bringing an end to a four-year spell at Old Trafford marked by silverware and memorable […]

CAF Fines Algeria $100,000, Suspends Players After AFCON 2025 Clash With Nigeria

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a $100,000 fine on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and handed down multiple player suspensions following disciplinary breaches during and after Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria. The sanctions followed chaotic scenes at the end of the January 10, 2026 encounter in […]

Chelle Targets AFCON 2027 Glory After Super Eagles’ Strong Showing

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has set his sights on winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, buoyed by Nigeria’s impressive performance at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Chelle led the Super Eagles to a third-place finish, with the three-time African champions drawing plaudits for their attacking flair. Nigeria scored a tournament-high 14 goals and […]

Edo Shines at 2025 BESS Games, Clinches 36 Medals as Okpebholo Earns Top Sports Development Honour

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Team Edo has emerged overall champions of the 2025 Basic Education School Sports (BESS) South-South Zonal Competition, consolidating the state’s growing reputation as a rising force in grassroots sports development. The second edition of the championship, hosted across three venues including Uwa Primary School, the National Sports Commission South-South Complex, Etete, and the Samuel Ogbemudia […]