Atlético Madrid Set Sights on Ademola Lookman as Griezmann’s Heir Apparent

Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid are considering a move for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as they prepare for life after Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann, 33, has been a key figure for Diego Simeone’s side, scoring 196 goals and providing 90 assists in 423 appearances. However, with his contract set to expire in 2026, reports suggest he could…

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NGX WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Equities Market Experiences Bullish Surge as Investors Accumulate N1.8 Trillion

The Nigerian equities market sustained the bullish trend recorded last week as investors gained N1.826 trillion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Xchange (NGX) in a near-perfect trading week. Ripples Nigeria reports that investors recorded a gain of N883.7 billion the previous week. In the current week, the equities market gained in four of…

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Russia to Face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Friendly Match Despite FIFA Ban

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced that the country’s men’s national team will play an international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on June 6.    The RFU confirmed the fixture in a statement on its official website on Thursday, February 13, stating that the match will take place in Russia, though the exact time…

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