Nigerian international forward, Uche Ikpeazu has joined Cardiff City FC on load from Middlesbrogh FC. The Bluebirds were linked with the striker in the summer and earlier in the January window. The 26-year-old, who signed for Boro last summer from Wycombe Wanderers, has scored 3 goals in 21 matches for the team. “Cardiff City FootballContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Cardiff City Bags Uche Ikpeazu’s Signature”
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DONE DEAL: Josh Maja Joins Stoke City On Deadline Day
Stoke City have completed the signing of Nigerian international striker, Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux. The 23-year-old started his career with Sunderland, scoring 16 goals in 41 league matches before joining Bordeaux in January 2019, netting 12 goals in 52 games. Maja spent last season with Fulham in the Premier League where he scoredContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Josh Maja Joins Stoke City On Deadline Day”
DONE DEAL: Simy Nwankwo joins Serie B Parma Calcio on loan
Nigerian international, Simeon Tochukwu “Simy” Nwankwo has joined Serie B outfit, Parma Calcio 1913 on loan from U.S. Salernitana with an option to buy. The 29-year old striker agreed on a move to Salernitana following Crotone’s relegation from Serie A last season. Simy is ranked as Crotone’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 159Continue reading “DONE DEAL: Simy Nwankwo joins Serie B Parma Calcio on loan”
DONE DEAL: Nigerian Youngster Akinkunmi Amoo Signs For Danish Side FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen have completed the signing of Nigerian international winger, Akinkunmi Amoo for a record transfer fee of €4.5m (the largest sale so far in the club’s history) on Monday, January 31, 2022. The 19-year old forward joined Danish Superligaen side on a four-year deal from Hammarby IF. Amoo moved to Hammarby in 2020 after hisContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Nigerian Youngster Akinkunmi Amoo Signs For Danish Side FC Copenhagen”
CAF fines Comoros $17,000, suspends goalkeeping coach
In a press release by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), a series of sanctions have been levelled against AFCON debutants Comoros. Due to injuries and Covid infections, the Comoros were unable to field a goalkeeper in their Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 encounter against Cameroon, with the team forced to useContinue reading “CAF fines Comoros $17,000, suspends goalkeeping coach”
AFCON Match Move From Olembe Stadium After Stampede Incident
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal match due to be held at the Paul Biya, Olembe Stadium on Sunday has been moved after a fatal crush outside the ground on Monday. At least eight people were killed and 40 injured as fans struggled to get access to a match between hosts Cameroon and ComorosContinue reading “AFCON Match Move From Olembe Stadium After Stampede Incident”
AFCON 2021: Six dead, many injured in deadly crush after Cameroon victory over high-spirited Comoros
At least six people have been reported dead and many others injured in a crush at the Olembe Stadium where hosts Cameroon beat Comoros in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match. It is the first time tragedy was recorded at a stadium in the 64-year history of the tournament. According toContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Six dead, many injured in deadly crush after Cameroon victory over high-spirited Comoros”
AFCON 2021: Barrow wheels the Scorpions to a fairytale last eight
Africa Cup Of Nations debutants ‘The Gambia’ are into the quarterfinals after edging Guinea 1-0 thanks to Musa Barrow’s second-half strike. Guinea were without their talisman Naby Keïta (suspended) and Issiaga Sylla. The ‘National Elephants’ almost had the opening goal through RB Leipzig teenager Ilaix Moriba, who drove upfield and played a lovely one-two withContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Barrow wheels the Scorpions to a fairytale last eight”
AFCON 2021: COVID-hit highly spirited 10-man Comoros narrowly bow to the hosts
Host nation, Cameroon are through to the quartefinals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-1 victory over 10-man Comoros who had an outfield player in goal. The ‘Coelacanths’ of Comoros Islands had twelve of its squad members ruled out with COVID-19-19 and were left with no registered goalkeeper, the team turnedContinue reading “AFCON 2021: COVID-hit highly spirited 10-man Comoros narrowly bow to the hosts”
Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit
Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has quitted the post of an interim head coach following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. The former defender was appointed as the interim head coach of the team following the sacking of Gernot Rohr on the eve of the competition. There wereContinue reading “Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit”
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