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The 30-year-old has penned a deal that will keep him at the club until May 2026, arriving in Cyprus four months after parting ways with Serbian champions **Red Star Belgrade**. Olayinka brings significant European experience, having featured in Albania, the Czech Republic, and Serbia. Across 364 professional appearances, the Super Eagles striker has registered an impressive 102 goals and 61 assists. He enjoyed his most successful spell at Slavia Prague, where he etched his name into the club’s history books as their highest-scoring foreign player in European competitions. During his time in Prague, he recorded over 50 goals and 26…

Michael Carrick has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for January, a remarkable achievement considering he only returned to Manchester United 13 days into the new year. United’s resurgence under Carrick has been swift and emphatic. After the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, interim arrangements involving Darren Fletcher failed to deliver a win in the opening three matches of January. Momentum was slipping. Then Carrick stepped in and everything changed. He guided United to statement victories over rivals including Manchester City and Arsenal, as well as a professional win against Fulham. The unbeaten run has extended into February, highlighted…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League top spot loosened slightly on Thursday as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by a resilient Brentford side. The result leaves Mikel Arteta’s men just four points clear of Manchester City, missing a vital opportunity to restore their six-point cushion in an increasingly tense title race. A Quiet Start in West London The match began as a cagey affair, with both sides struggling to find their offensive rhythm. In fact, the opening 45 minutes saw only four total attempts on goal—the second-lowest first-half tally in the league this season.…

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has assured Nigerians that more young talents will soon be integrated into the Super Eagles squad under head coach Éric Chelle. Gusau expressed satisfaction with the team’s steady progress since Chelle’s appointment in January 2025, highlighting the squad’s attacking strength and defensive discipline at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. AFCON Positives Despite Missing Title Although the Super Eagles fell short of lifting the trophy, Nigeria finished third and emerged as one of the most impressive sides at the tournament. The team scored 14 goals – eight in the…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has reportedly emerged as one of the candidates being considered for the vacant managerial position at Olympique de Marseille. The Ligue 1 giants are in the market for a new head coach following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi, who left the club by mutual consent on Tuesday after a turbulent spell in charge. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under serious consideration as Marseille begin the process of restructuring their technical crew ahead of the remainder of the season. African Representation on Shortlist Another African coach, Habib Beye, is…

NPFL: Kano Pillars receive N1.3m cash reward after victory over Remo Stars Kano Pillars have been rewarded with a cash incentive following their crucial Nigeria Premier Football League victory over Remo Stars on matchday 25. The Sai Masu Gida secured a hard-fought 1–0 win against the Sky Blue Stars at the iconic Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday, in what proved to be a major boost in their fight to move away from the relegation zone. Midfielder Luis Dadong emerged as the hero on the day, netting the decisive goal that handed Kano Pillars all three points in front of their…

The Nigeria Women Football League has officially announced the nominees for its January Player and Manager of the Month awards, recognising standout performers and tacticians who made significant impact during the month under review. The shortlist reflects a competitive stretch of fixtures across the league, with clubs battling for dominance in both the Premiership and Conference groups. Player of the Month Nominees Five players have been nominated following their consistent and influential performances in January. The contenders include: Each of the nominees delivered match-winning contributions for their respective sides. From decisive goals and assists to commanding midfield displays and defensive…

Akwa United have made significant changes to their squad following the conclusion of the first phase of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, releasing nine players ahead of the second stanza. The Uyo-based club confirmed that Anietie Uko, Erikan Francis, Lazarus Ebuka, Itebu James and Joshua Unoro have all been shown the exit door. Also departing the Promise Keepers are Babatunde Omosebi, Onhanedo Onyedikachi, Emenike John and Emmanuel Ita, as the club reshapes its team in preparation for the crucial run-in. Already, some of the affected players have secured new opportunities elsewhere. Anietie Uko has completed a move to…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised Victor Osimhen’s mindset, describing the striker as a player driven by an intense desire to win. Speaking about Osimhen’s approach in camp, Chelle said the Galatasaray forward brings the same high standards he shows in matches into every training session. According to the coach, the 27-year-old is usually the earliest to report for training and the last to walk off the pitch. Chelle explained that Osimhen’s work ethic reflects a deep competitive spirit and an obsession with success, both individually and as part of the team. “Whenever training begins, he’s already on…

Chelsea legend John Terry has criticised Arsenal for what he described as excessive celebrations following their Carabao Cup semi final victory over the Blues. Terry suggested that Arsenal’s reaction after sealing qualification for the final reflected the growing pressure on manager Mikel Arteta and his players rather than the importance of the result itself. Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup final after edging Chelsea by one goal to nil in the second leg of the semi final, completing a four goals to two aggregate victory. However, Terry insisted that the Gunners’ celebrations were out of proportion, arguing that…