Japan defender Sakai joins new A-league team Auckland FC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Japan defender Hiroki Sakai has signed for Auckland FC. Photo: Philip FONG / AFPSource: AFP Japan defender Hiroki Sakai has joined new A-League side Auckland FC, whose coach said Thursday it was a signing “coup” ahead of their inaugural season. The 34-year-old, … Read more
Paris 2024 Women’s Football: How Super Falcons Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Japan …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Completesports.com‘s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performance of Super Falcons players in their 2024 Olympic Games women’s football event final group game against Japan at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes on Wednesday night… CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE 7/10 The Paris … Read more
Messi-less MLS falls 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> German Berterame of the Liga MX All-Stars celebrates a goal in his squad’s 4-1 victory over the MLS in the MLS All-Star Game. Photo: Jason Mowry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFP Second-half goals by Argentine strikers Juan … Read more
Elegbeleye Lists Benefits Of Partnership With Sevilla …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye has explained that clubs in the league stand to reap financial benefits in the future from the partnership with Spanish side, Sevilla FC. Elegbeleye spoke from Spain where he travelled to put pen … Read more
Olympic organisers want answers after Argentina-Morocco football chaos …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AFP July 25, 2024 at 12:23 PM Chaotic scenes marred the men’s football match between Argentina and Morocco on the opening day of sporting action at the Olympics. Photo: Arnaud FINISTRE / AFPSource: AFP Paris Olympics organisers were Thursday investigating the crowd trouble … Read more
Iheanacho Joins Sevilla On Free Transfer …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Kelechi Iheanacho has completed his move to Spanish club, Sevilla, reports Completesports.com. Sevilla confirmed Iheanacho’s arrival on their official website on Wednesday. Iheanacho, according to the former UEFA Europa League champions put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the option of another year. … Read more
World Cup holders Spain win women’s Olympic football opener …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Spain players celebrate after scoring during their 2-1 win over Japan in Nantes on Thursday. Photo: ALAIN JOCARD / AFPSource: AFP Reigning Ballon d’Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain came from behind to … Read more
Favour Ofili Laments Omission From Women’s 100m …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has expressed disappointment over the omission of her name from the 100m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ofili made this outburst via her ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, July 30, blaming the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and … Read more
Sao Paulo duo set to sign for Southampton …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Southampton bound: Sao Paulo’s Juan and Wellington (1st L, 2nd L) are set to leave the Brazilian club for the Premier League team. Photo: MAURO PIMENTEL / AFPSource: AFP Sao Paulo players Wellington and Juan have both signed pre-contract agreements with Southampton, the … Read more
Osimhen’s Agent Should Know What Is Right For Him –Lawa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has weighed into Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s transfer situation at Napoli. Osimhen’s future at Napoli remains in doubt, with Chelsea said to be in talks over a deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge. However, … Read more