Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes and striker, Rasmus Hojlund have reacted to midfielder, Scott McTominay’s departure to Napoli. The Scotland International 27, who came through the ranks at the club, left to find more playing opportunities which Napoli can guarantee. McTominay made his debut under Jose Mourinho, Red Devils’ former boss, and has gone on to score 29 times and assisted on eight occasions in over 250 appearances across competitions. However, the player is leaving the club when he appears to be more consistent, scoring 10 goals for United last season. Following the confirmation of the midfielder’s exit from Old…
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Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag blocked two players from leaving the club on transfer deadline day. The Red Devils brought in Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain and sold Scott McTominay on deadline day. They paid £50.5m to PSG for Ugarte, while academy graduate McTominay was allowed to move to Napoli for £25m. However, more players were about to use the Old Trafford exit door on deadline day but Ten Hag quickly blocked the club from letting Antony and Christian Ericsson leave. Daily Mail reports that La Liga side, Real Betis were in England with loan offers for both Ericsson…
Raheem Sterling has completed a season-long move from Chelsea to Arsenal on transfer deadline. A deal sheet was submitted to the Premier League for the deal to be wrapped up The Gunners had until 1am to complete the paperwork and sign the forward. Sterling will now play under Mikel Arteta, who he worked with at Manchester City. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Raheem Sterling, new Arsenal player. All documents are SIGNED. “Loan deal, no option to buy.” Sterling leaves Stamford Bridge after being asked to find a new team by new manager, Enzo Maresca. Transfer deadline day:…
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members attacked Faudiya Islamic School in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State early Friday morning, killing three students, according to the Yobe State Police Command. Police spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the attack, which occurred around 3:45 am. According to the statement, the assailants, who arrived on motorcycles, wielding dangerous weapons, invaded the school with the initial intent of abducting students. However, they decided to kill the students on the spot to avoid the “burden” of taking them into the forest. One student, who attempted to escape, sustained injuries and was taken to the…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists struck afresh yesterday in Yobe State, attacking an Islamic school boarding facility where they dragged out three students from bed and shot them dead. One other was wounded. 2. Six people died and three others were injured on Friday morning in an auto crash involving two vehicles – a Sienna bus and an unmarked truck, at the Ogere stretch of the Lagos – Ibadan expressway. The accident occurred when the Sienna bus with registration number EPE692EL rammed into the truck. 3. Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi…
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, on Friday, suspended its 25-day strike following the hardship faced by patients during the strike period. The chairman of the association, Dr Ogunjimi Luqman, said the strike would be halted for four weeks to create room for amicable negotiations with the state government. Luqman noted that the decision was made after an emergency general meeting held between August 27 and August 29, 2024, in Abeokuta. DAILY POST reports that the strike had been initiated in response to the state government’s failure to implement the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS…
Abdulahi Mustapha has extended his contract with Nigeria Premier Football League side Plateau United, DAILY POST reports. Mustapha signed a two-year contract extension with the Peace Boys. The left-back expressed his satisfaction after signing the new contract. “I’m really pleased to extend my stay and hopefully, I can just crack on and keep contributing to the team,” he told Mike Sports. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here. The club is my home, and I was really keen to extend that and keep progressing despite several offers elsewhere.” Mustapha has also represented Nigeria at the U-20 level in the past. NPFL:…
Sporting Lagos have confirmed the departure of three players from the club, DAILY POST reports. The players are Jonathan Alukwu, Egeonu Patrick and Vincent Akpikpi. Sporting Lagos announced the trio’s departure on social media. “A number of players have departed the club following the just concluded season,” Sporting Lagos wrote on X. “Together, we made memories, moments etched in history. Thank you.” Sporting Lagos were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League last season. The modest club will play in the Nigeria National League next season. Sporting Lagos announce departure of three players
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed its technical director, Augustine Eguavoen, will take charge of the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The NFF took the decision after German tactician Bruno Labbadia turned down the chance to manage the team on Friday. It will be Eguavoen’s fourth stint in charge of the three-time African champions, after earlier experience in 2005-2007, 2010 and 2022. The Super Eagles will host the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo on Saturday, September 7. The West Africans will be…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has said stringent regulations of German tax authorities conspired to abort its agreement with Bruno Labbadia. The NFF announced on Tuesday that Labbadia will take charge of the Super Eagles. German publication, Kicker, however, reported on Friday that the 58-year-old has turned down the job. “We have been on the tax issue for the past three days, and I told him clearly that there was no way the NFF will agree to offset the concomitant tax percentage on his salary that will be demanded by German tax authorities. It is not possible for us to…