Author Archives: Tobbylee

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala scored a hat-trick for Barcelona Femeni in their 7-0 thumping of Las Planas Femeni. Fresh off winning the Spanish Super Cup over the weekend, Laliga Femeni holders Barcelona welcomed 11th-placed Las Planas to Estadi Johan Cruyff in their 15th game of the season. Oshoala was tasked with the job of leading theContinue reading “Agba Baller Oshoala hits new high in Barcelona’s thrashing of Las Planas”

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will intensify their preparations for the forthcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in February as they will be among the teams invited to take part in a 4-Nations tournament in Mexico. According to the report from Mexico, the competition is tagged Revelation Cup and Super Falcons of Nigeria, Costa Rica, Colombia andContinue reading “Super Falcons To Hit Mexico For 4-Nations Tournament In February”

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has resigned from his position as president of the Egyptian Referees Committee after only five months in charge. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) confirmed on Wednesday it had agreed that the 47-year-old could leave the role. Clattenburg was promoted to refereeing Premier League matches in 2004 after three seasonsContinue reading “After five months Mark Clattenburg quits role as Egypt referees boss”

The manager of the English Championship side (Watford FC) Slaven Bilic, has confirmed the imminent departure of the Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong on loan to the Salernitana of Italy. The Nigeria captain who has two and half years left on his contract was an unused substitute during the 1-1 draw with Rotherham onContinue reading “Transfer Update: Watford FC Boss Confirms Super Eagles Captain Departure”

Italian Serie A most successful team Juventus have been deducted 15 points in the wake of an investigation into the club’s past transfer dealings. The Serie A giants were accused of fixing their balance sheets by artificial gains from club transfers. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed the news on Friday, with ex-Juve director FabioContinue reading “Serie A giants Juventus docked 15 points, Paratici banned from Italian football for 30 months”

Real Madrid and bitter rivals Atletico Madrid will lock horn for a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after being paired in the last eight. Los Blancos survived a scare on Thursday as they came from 2-0 down at Villarreal to win 3-2 thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos.Continue reading “Madrid derby – Real Madrid to face Atletico in Copa del Rey quarter-finals, Barcelona host Real Sociedad”

The chairman of Ibom Angels Mr Moses Nana has apologised to the team sponsors and fans for the poor performance of the team in the first round of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). The team is placed 7th on the table after recording 5 losses and 1 victory in 6 matches of the firstContinue reading “NWFL: Ibom Angels Chairman Apologises To Sponsor, Promises Improved Performance In Second Round”

After the first round of games, the organiser of the Nigeria Women Football League has announced a mid-season break for the team. The first round of the season ended on Wednesday with Edo Queens and Delta Queens leading the table in groups A and B. The organiser announced on Thursday evening that the league hasContinue reading “Nigerian Women League Goes On Mid-Season Break, Returns February 8”

Chris Wood has completed his loan move to Nottingham Forest from Newcastle and is set to join the club permanently in the summer. Wood only signed for Newcastle in January 2022, leaving then-relegation rivals Burnley in a £25million move. The forward will remain at the City Ground until the end of the campaign and ifContinue reading “Wood joins Forest on a six-month deal from Newcastle”

Arsenal have completed the signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton in a deal that would eventually be worth £27million. Mikel Arteta has been eager to strengthen his attacking options as the Gunners pursue a first Premier League title since 2004, missing out on  Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who joined arch rival Chelsea. Brighton will receiveContinue reading “Leandro Trossard joins Gunners from Brighton for £21m with add ons”

Paul Ebere Onuachu’s dream of a Premier League move in the January transfer window appears to have hit a snag after his Belgian club KRC Genk rejected a 12m euros offer from Southampton for the lanky Nigerian Onuachu’s start after a few matches due to injury and fitness, the striker has appeared in the vastContinue reading “Jupiler Pro League leader Genk Rejects Premier League Club €12m Bid For Onuachu”