Samuel Ogazi advanced to the men’s 400m final at the 2024 Olympic Games on Tuesday night, according to DAILY POST. Ogazi finished third in Heat 3 of the men’s semi-final with a personal best time of 44.41 seconds. Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith won the race in 44.07 seconds, followed by Michael Norman in second with 44.26 seconds. Ogazi is the first Nigerian athlete to reach the men’s 400m final in 36 years, with Innocent Egbunike being the last to achieve this milestone. The final will take place on Thursday.
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Dijon forward Rayane Messi is set to join Strasbourg after both clubs agreed on a €1 million deal for the 17-year-old. The agreement includes add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared on X: “Strasbourg have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old talent Rayane Messi from Dijon. €1m including add-ons plus a 10% sell-on clause agreed. Rayane is expected to sign a three-year deal.” Rayane Messi, who joined Dijon’s youth academy from Versailles in 2022, made his first-team debut on April 5, 2024. He holds the record as Dijon’s youngest-ever scorer at 16 years and 325…
Chelsea Football Club has officially unveiled their latest addition to the squad, defender Aaron Anselmino, via an announcement on their website this Thursday. According to Chelsea News, while the club has been active in the transfer market this summer, not all signings are meant for immediate impact, and Anselmino falls into this category. The 19-year-old Argentine center-back has signed a seven-year deal with Chelsea but will remain in his homeland for the 2024/25 season on loan at Boca Juniors. The club emphasized their commitment to closely monitoring his progress during this loan spell. Anselmino’s signing is part of Chelsea’s broader…
Victor Osimhen, the 25-year-old striker from Napoli, is available this summer, but his high price tag of at least 100 million euros has cooled Chelsea’s interest. Chelsea: End of the Osimhen Pursuit? According to Sky Italia, Chelsea is now looking at Samu Omorodion, a 20-year-old who played 34 games and scored 8 goals for Alavès last season while on loan from Atletico Madrid. If Chelsea signs Omorodion, Osimhen is unlikely to join them. Osimhen could still move to other clubs. Arsenal is interested but also considering Alexander Isak from Newcastle. PSG, focusing on finding a winger, is another possible destination…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has named Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi as the player he wishes he had the chance to coach during his career. The Italian gaffer recently spoke on John Mikel’s Obi One Podcast. Ancelotti, one of football’s top managers, has coached several star players including Luka Modric and Eden Hazard. He has also managed top clubs such as AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Napoli, and Everton. “He [Messi] is one of the few [that I missed out on working with],” Ancelotti said. “I have an unbelievable list [of players I coached in my…
Four players have joined Manchester United’s squad for duty at Carrington amid ongoing pre-season preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign. Man United disclosed this in a statement on their official website on Friday. The four players are Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Altay Bayindir, and Alejandro Garnacho. Dalot and Fernandes helped their country reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, before losing to France on penalties. Bayindir also featured for Turkey in Germany during the Euro 2024 competition, where they lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in the last-8. Garnacho, meanwhile, enjoyed representing Copa America winners Argentina in the United States.
Peter Etebo, a once-promising Super Eagles midfielder, has completed a transfer to Turkish second division club Genclerbirligi. Etebo’s career has declined in recent years. He emerged as a bright young star in Nigeria after his impressive performance with the under-23 team at the 2015 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored five goals. This performance led to his move to Europe after several years with Nigerian league side Warri Wolves. Etebo joined Feirense in January 2018, and by June, he had secured a transfer to Stoke City. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old midfielder struggled to find consistent game time and went…
John Utaka, the legendary Super Eagles attacker, has confirmed to the press that he has submitted his application to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for the position of U-20 coach. In July, the NFF advertised the vacant position of the Flying Eagles coach, seeking qualified candidates. The role comes with specific criteria outlined on the Federation’s official website. Utaka, who played for Nigeria’s senior national team from 2001 to 2012, revealed in an exclusive interview with Brila FM that he has officially applied for the job. “I have applied for the under-20 job, and it’s something I would like to…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has banned Conor Gallagher from the first-team group, according to talkSPORT. Gallagher has been removed from the dressing room after the Blues accepted a £33 million bid from Atletico Madrid for the midfielder. However, Gallagher wants to leave on his own terms. Out of contract in 2025, Gallagher has also rejected two recent offers from Chelsea for a two-year extension. The club has informed the 24-year-old that he will not be training with the first team when they return from their pre-season tour of the United States.
Argentina Under-23 football coach, Javier Mascherano, suggested that his team’s defeat to France at the 2024 Paris Olympics was due to their failure to score. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal of the match, leading Thierry Henry’s team to a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Friday. France will now face Egypt in the semi-final on Monday. Speaking to the media after the game, Mascherano said, as quoted by Mundo Albiceleste: “The match was practically all us. The only thing we missed was a goal. Football has these things. Sometimes you do everything you can to win it and we did…
Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu is set to leave manager Hansi Flick’s USA tour camp to rejoin Girona this summer. Romeu is not expected to play a regular role for Flick in the upcoming 2024/25 season. Girona aims to add experience to their squad for their UEFA Champions League campaign. Linked with a move back to Girona since joining Barca at the start of last season, Romeu will rejoin Girona on loan for the 2024/25 season, with the LaLiga club covering his full salary, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo.
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has assured fans that her team will bounce back from their defeat to France. The six-time African champions lost their second group game at the 2024 Olympic Games to the host nation, France, 75-54. D’Tigress were expected to challenge the French team after their stunning 75-62 victory over world number three Australia in their opening fixture. However, they fell short in their performance against France. Ahead of their final group game against Canada on Sunday, Wakama expressed confidence in her players’ ability to improve. “While we are disappointed with the result against France, we are…
Rosemary Chukwuma finished in 3rd place with a time of 11.26 seconds, making her the only Nigerian to advance to the next round of the event. Ewa Swoboda of Poland won the race with a season-best time of 10.99 seconds, while Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith came in 2nd with a time of 11.01 seconds. Chukwuma will need to improve her performance in the 100m semifinals tomorrow as she aims to reach the final.
Chelsea fans are drawing comparisons between new signing Marc Guiu and former striker Diego Costa after his standout performance in a 3-0 pre-season friendly win against Club America. Following a 2-2 draw with Wrexham and a 4-1 defeat to Scottish champions Celtic, Guiu’s display against the Mexican side provided a much-needed boost. The 18-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona for a reported £5 million, scored his first goal for the club with a well-taken header, evoking comparisons to Costa. Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea looked sharp in their victory, with Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke adding penalties around Guiu’s…
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho explained his decision to join La Liga side Sevilla FC despite having other offers. The 26-year-old had been a free agent since leaving Leicester City at the end of his contract. Even though other clubs were interested, Iheanacho was quick to accept Sevilla’s offer. “There were offers from many clubs, but I was very clear that I wanted to come here,” he told Sevilla TV. “Sevilla had a clear vision for what they wanted from me and why they brought me in. The football environment and everything about the club made my decision easy. I’m ready…
Victor Font, a prospective candidate for Barcelona’s presidency, has stated that the club cannot afford to sign Nico Williams this summer. In an interview with The Athletic, Font discussed his aspirations to become president of Barcelona, a position he previously ran for in 2021 and aims to pursue again in 2026. He emphasized that the club currently lacks the financial capacity to secure Williams’ signature. Williams has a release clause set at €58 million (£48m/$63m). While he has been offered a new contract by Athletic Club, and there is interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Chelsea, reports suggest he may…
Al Hilal striker Neymar Jr. has admitted that he faces moments of wanting to give up as he recovers from a serious knee injury. The Brazilian forward has been sidelined since October due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. In an Instagram update on his recovery, Neymar said: “After this injury, there are days that are difficult and days when I want to give up. It’s hard to endure all of this. But I’m a warrior who won’t stop until I achieve my goals! God is my strength and fortress. We will continue fighting…
Eden Hazard’s move from Chelsea went down as one of the worst transfers in Real Madrid’s history. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed what transpired with Eden Hazard at Real Madrid and why the Belgian star’s €120 million move from Chelsea will be remembered as one of the worst in Los Blancos’ history. Ancelotti Explains Hazard’s Struggles Hazard arrived as the club’s record transfer and was expected to be a game-changer for Los Blancos, but his time at the Santiago Bernabeu was far from successful. The Belgian winger struggled to make an impact and left the club in the…
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen wants to join Arsenal this summer, not Chelsea. Osimhen has already reached an agreement with Napoli to leave the club and has been heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain. The Super Eagles star has an £86 million asking price, a significant drop from Napoli’s £109 million valuation last summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, via The Boot Room, Osimhen’s most favored destination is the Emirates, not Stamford Bridge. Osimhen was initially expected to move to PSG following Kylian Mbappe’s departure from Parc des Princes. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s side is looking for an out-and-out number…
Manchester City announced on Friday the signing of Japan international Aoba Fujino on a three-year contract. The 20-year-old forward will join her new Manchester City teammates at the inaugural Perth International Football Cup later this month, following the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fujino, who will wear the number 20 shirt, is a two-time winner of the WE League Valuable Player Award from her three seasons with Tokyo Verdy Beleza. After the signing, Fujino expressed her excitement, saying, “This is a very big club with a lot of history, so I’m really excited to come here.”