Alex Iwobi’s shock move to Everton: Emery, Kanu, Shorunmu, fans react

Following Alex Iwobi’s unexpected transfer deadline day switch from Arsenal to Everton, football legends, manager, and analysts have continued to weigh in their comments, opinions and objections.

The Super Eagles playmaker departed the Emirates Stadium to make Goodison Park is new home in a five-year-deal that cost Everton a reported £35 million. Read more

Onomah’s Move From Tottenham To Fulham: A Blessing In Disguise

Josh Onomah  caught the attention of many fans and football pundits after showcasing lovely skills during his first-team debut for Tottenham against Burnley in an FA Cup fixture four years ago.

 

Having watched the youngster’s skills, potentials and confidence with the ball, the Lilywhites faithfuls predicted a great future for the England U21 international. Read more

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS 2020 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP BID

Nigeria vice president Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal government is 100 per cent in support of the bid by the country to host the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in 2020.

Osinbajo spoke when a team from world football governing body, FIFA and accompanying officials of the Nigeria Football Federation and members of the Bid Committee paid him a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa. Read more

Sports can tackle insecurity problem in Nigeria, says Adelabu

Former Green Eagles winger, Adegoke Adelabu has advised government at state and federal levels to use sports as a means of fighting the insecurity problem in the country.

Adelabu, who played club football with the IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan, told The Guardian yesterday that the rate at which youths were converting to crime was a direct proportion to the way Nigeria was declining in sports development. Read More