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Fenerbahçe SK president Sadettin Saran has explained how the Turkish giants lost out on signing Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, who eventually joined Atlético Madrid during the winter transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman had made his intention to leave Atalanta BC clear last summer, but the Serie A club were reluctant to sanction a move despite receiving several approaches for the 28-year-old attacker. The situation left the 2024 CAF Player of the Year unhappy in Bergamo for much of the early part of the campaign. Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid looks on. Copyright: iMAGOxOscarxJ.xBarrosox Get Our Sports News First…

Former Turkey midfielder Sinan Engin has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his brilliant performances against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 27-year-old Nigerian striker has continued to receive plaudits for his performance against Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. ​Osimhen assisted Mario Lemina’s 6th-minute goal, which proved to be the decider after 90 minutes and gave the Cimbom the advantage heading into the second leg at Anfield next week. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK celebrates with Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx ​Although he did not score, Osimhen made his presence…

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has revealed that his best player is former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nnadi’s career has grown in leaps and bounds over the last two years. He has gone from playing for Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria to Zulte Waregem in Belgium, and now to one of the most historic clubs in Europe, Olympique Marseille. ​He only just completed his transfer from Waregem to Marseille in a €6 million deal during the January transfer window. He is slowly working his way toward becoming a regular in the starting eleven, amid stiff competition from much more…

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has appreciated the club’s fans for their touching gesture towards Victor Osimhen before their UEFA Champions League tie against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Turkish giants Galatasaray welcomed Liverpool to Rams Park for their Champions League round of 16 fixture on Tuesday. The build-up to the game was big, especially for Galatasaray, because it was their first appearance in that stage of the competition in 12 years. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK celebrates with Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx ​Just before the game, the club’s fans made a touching gesture towards Osimhen that even made him…

Victor Osimhen has expressed confidence that Galatasaray can produce another strong performance when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker spoke after Galatasaray secured a 1–0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League clash at RAMS Park. The match produced an important result for the Yellow-Reds and an emotional moment on it when fans unveiled a touching banner in honour of his late mother. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK celebrates with Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx Victor Osimhen confident Galatasaray can hurt Liverpool at Anfield Osimhen believes Galatasaray’s…

Bayero University Kano has launched a probe into allegations that one of its students is involved in online impersonation and financial scams. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Director, Public Affairs of the University, Lamara Garba, on behalf of the Registrar of the institution. “The Management of Bayero University Kano has taken note of allegations currently circulating in a public commentary and on social media linking a person reported to be a student of the University to acts of online impersonation and financial misconduct. “The Management wishes to state that Bayero University Kano maintains strict standards…

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha believes the biggest difference between Nigerian and South African footballers playing in Europe comes down to ambition and the willingness to step outside comfort zones, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria has produced many footballers who have succeeded in some of the biggest leagues in the world. From England and Spain to Germany and Italy, Nigerian players are regularly seen performing at the highest level. One of the most famous examples today is Victor Osimhen. The striker has played for clubs such as Lille, Napoli and Galatasaray and is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous…

The immediate past vice chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Olumide Obube, has stated that the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States could disrupt global pharmaceutical supply chains and drive up the cost of medicines in Nigeria and other import-dependent countries. The expert explained that many essential medicines and pharmaceutical raw materials used in Nigeria are imported from countries such as India and China, often transported through Middle Eastern transit hubs. On February 28, Israel and the United States of America began a series of strikes against Iran over the latter’s nuclear and ballistic…

The First Lady of Yobe State, Hafsat Buni, on Tuesday distributed food items to 2,000 vulnerable women across the state.‎‎Buni, who also serves as the State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, said the gesture was aimed at supporting vulnerable women during the holy month of Ramadan across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state.‎‎Represented by the Commissioner for the Yobe State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mairo Amshi, the First Lady said, “The Renewed Hope Initiative will continue to empower women, strengthen community resilience, and support vulnerable populations across the state.”‎ Food items distributed to beneficiaries.…

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the Reds will still reach the Champions League quarter-finals despite their defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. But Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is convinced the Turkish champions have the quality to finish the job when the two teams meet again at Anfield. The first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 tie ended with Galatasaray claiming a narrow but important 1-0 victory at a loud and passionate RAMS Park. Mario Lemina scored the only goal early in the match after a clever assist from Osimhen, giving the Turkish side a slim advantage before the return…