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EPL: Cooper challenges Awoniyi to score more goals for Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper has challenged Taiwo Awoniyi to improve on his goal haul from last season. Awoniyi was Nottingham Forest’s top scorer in the 2022/23 campaign. The Nigeria international scored 10 goals in 27 league appearances for the Tricky Trees. The 26-year-old has already registered two goals in two Premier League outings this
EPL: Cooper challenges Awoniyi to score more goals for Nottingham Forest

Transfer: Okoye completes permanent switch to Serie A club Udinese

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has joined Serie A outfit, Udinese on a permanent transfer. Okoye linked up with the Zebras from Sky Bet Championship club, Watford. The 23-year-old spent one season at Watford following his arrival from Eredivisie side, Sparta Rotterdam last summer. The goalie endured a torrid time at Vicarage Road, making just
Transfer: Okoye completes permanent switch to Serie A club Udinese

FIFA WWC: Megan Rapinoe hits out at Luis Rubiales for ‘physically assaulting’ Jenni Hermoso

United States winger, Megan Rapinoe has hit out at Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales for ‘physically assaulting’ Jenni Hermoso at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Rubiales was pictured grabbing Hermoso and kissing the striker on the lips during Spain’s celebrations after beating England 1-0 in the Women’s World Cup final a few days ago.
FIFA WWC: Megan Rapinoe hits out at Luis Rubiales for ‘physically assaulting’ Jenni Hermoso

NNL to train 40 coaches ahead of new season

The Nigeria National League board has concluded plans for a training programme for all the coaches in the division. The Chairman of the NNL, George Aluo made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the National Institute for Sports in Lagos. Mr Aluo said the training is aimed at upgrading the knowledge of all the
NNL to train 40 coaches ahead of new season

Transfer: Embarrassing – Toni Kroos blasts Chelsea, Liverpool target for joining Al Ahli

Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has hit out at Gabri Veiga’s decision to sign for Al Ahli, branding the midfielder ’embarrassing’. Veiga was regarded as one of the La Liga’s most exciting young midfield talents and had been attracting interest from a host of top clubs in Europe this summer. Liverpool and Chelsea had been
Transfer: Embarrassing – Toni Kroos blasts Chelsea, Liverpool target for joining Al Ahli

EPL: Hojlund set to make Man Utd debut after £72m move from Atalanta

Manchester United striker, Rasmus Hojlund, is set to make his debut for the Premier League side following his £72 million move from Atalanta. The Denmark international is yet to play for the Red Devils since he joined the club this summer. Hojlund had picked up a back injury during his pre-season with Atalanta which has
EPL: Hojlund set to make Man Utd debut after £72m move from Atalanta

EPL: Liverpool identify player to sign as Salah’s replacement amid interest from Saudi club

Liverpool have reportedly identified Juventus star Federico Chiesa as the potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Salah has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad this summer as the Middle Eastern side continue their spending spree. According to Di Marzio, Chiesa is back on Liverpool’s radar after finding out about heavy interest in
EPL: Liverpool identify player to sign as Salah’s replacement amid interest from Saudi club

EPL: He’s closest to Beckham – Rio Ferdinand reveals best crosser in world football

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is the best crosser of the ball in the world. According to Ferdinand, De Bruyne is closest to former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham when it comes to crossing the ball. Speaking on his VIBE with FIVE YouTube
EPL: He’s closest to Beckham – Rio Ferdinand reveals best crosser in world football

Transfer: Crystal Palace to submit £12m bid for Iheanacho

Crystal Palace are expected to open negotiations with Leicester City for Kelechi Iheanacho in the coming days. According to reports, the London club will bid between £10m to £12m for the Nigeria international. Leicester City are eager to offload Iheanacho, who has one-year remaining on his contract. The forward will leave on a free transfer
Transfer: Crystal Palace to submit £12m bid for Iheanacho

NPFL goes tough on clubs over indebtedness to players, officials

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs have been reminded of the licensing processes for the 2023/2024 season scheduled to kick off in September. The process followed the provisions of licensing regulations for clubs. This reminder is contained in a memo released by the NPFL head of operations, Davidson Owumi. Owumi said registration for the
NPFL goes tough on clubs over indebtedness to players, officials

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