Barcelona eye Ademola Lookman as part of summer rebuild

Barcelona are reportedly considering a summer move for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as sporting director Deco seeks to revamp the club’s attacking options. Lookman has enjoyed a stellar season at Atalanta, and his performances have reportedly propelled him to the top of Barcelona’s transfer wish list, surpassing AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. Deco, a strong…

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Kano Pillars extend Usman Abdallah’s suspension – ‘Management has been excellent, ’ says coach

Kano Pillars have extended the suspension of their technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, adding another game to the original ban. Initially, Abdallah’s suspension was set to end after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Rangers United on Matchday 27. However, the club has now confirmed that Abdallah will remain sidelined until after the Matchday…

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Manchester United in fierce battle for striker with Osimhen and Mateta on their radar

Manchester United’s pursuit of a top striker has taken a thrilling turn, as the club now finds itself in a dramatic race to secure either Victor Osimhen or Jean-Philippe Mateta. Osimhen, who has been on United’s radar for over a year, continues to be the club’s primary target. However, the Nigerian forward’s future is now…

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Mourinho hails Super Eagles striker as ‘Best Player in the World’ after Europa League showdown

Fenerbahce head coach José Mourinho has praised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers following his exceptional performance in Rangers UEFA Europa League victory on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Super Eagles striker opened the scoring just seven minutes into the match at the Ülker Stadyumu, celebrating with a cheeky taunt toward the Fenerbahce fans by cupping his…

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Akwa Ibom gears up for the 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival with facility inspections

As the 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival approaches, scheduled for April 1-9, Akwa Ibom State is putting everything in place to ensure a seamless event. Elder Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports, recently conducted an extensive inspection of key sporting facilities across the state. With over 3,000 athletes from the nine Niger Delta States set…

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