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Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill has provided an update on the future of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker’s future has been uncertain since the end of last season, with questions over whether he would remain at Celtic beyond his first campaign following his free transfer from Sevilla last summer. Despite an injury-hit season, Iheanacho finished strongly, scoring important goals and playing a key role as Celtic completed a domestic league and cup double and his impressive performances towards the end of the campaign put him back in contention for a new contract. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill and Kelechi…

Spanish La Liga club Sevilla could soon lose Akor Adams, as Venezia has taken another key step toward signing the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 26-year-old forward has been linked with several clubs this summer, but it appears that newly promoted Serie A side Venezia is his most likely destination. ​Initially, Los Nervionenses rejected an opening €10 million bid for Adams. Although Venezia have since settled on personal terms with the Super Eagles star, Sevilla have been holding firm to their €15 million valuation. Akor Adams during the La Liga. Copyright: ImagoxAntonioxPozox/xPRESSINPHOTOx ​Nonetheless, the Leoni Alati are still pushing to…

The global cryptocurrency market is demonstrating remarkable stability in the face of macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Following escalated tensions between the US and Iran and the end of the previous ceasefire, traditional financial markets experienced brief volatility. However, the Ethereum crypto ecosystem and major digital assets have held their ground firmly, showcasing the mature resilience of blockchain technology.Specifically, Ethereum has successfully defended its crucial $1,700 support zone, trading up 1.7% at approximately $1,750. Bitcoin has mirrored this steady performance, holding its position near $63,000 with a 1.8% daily gain. Amid this supportive market backdrop, a new interoperability-focused network called LiquidChain…

Nigerian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kemuel returns with “Osei Baby,” the lead single from his third EP, “Borokiri Boy,” arriving August 7. The release marks a pivotal moment in his artistic journey, revealing an artist who has fully settled into his voice, his sound, and his identity. Over the last four years, Kemuel has quietly built one of the strongest catalogs of his generation, evolving from the breakout promise of “Champagne Girl” into a respected songwriter and recording artist, with credits including Wizkid. Last year, he signed with independent Nigerian label Muse Studios, marking another milestone in a career defined…

Sevilla have two Super Eagles stars, and both have been linked to several clubs this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​They first signed Chidera Ejuke on a free transfer in 2024, then signed Akor Adams from Montpellier in January 2025 in a deal worth €5.5 million. ​The two players have had quite different experiences at the club so far. Adams struggled in his first season, but he picked up the pace last season, contributing ten goals and three assists in 32 La Liga games. Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke arrive in Sevilla. (Photo credit: Sevilla X) ​If not for his goals and…

OGC Nice sporting director Roger Ricort has shared an update on Terem Moffi amid the uncertainty surrounding the Super Eagles striker’s future, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Moffi is among the Nigerian stars expected to switch clubs this summer. He fell out with OGC Nice last November after he and his teammates were attacked by fans following a loss to Ligue 1 rivals Lorient. At the time, the club was enduring a terrible run of form. ​Although club officials and other prominent French football figures spoke out to criticize and condemn the action, Moffi decided to leave and did not play for the…

AscendEX has ceased all operations effective July 1, 2026, and told users it cannot guarantee full recovery of their balances, raising serious concerns about the exchange’s liquidity. The exchange published its official notice on July 6, five days after halting operations, citing MiCA compliance requirements, a failed strategic transaction, and deteriorating market conditions as the main reasons behind the crypto exchange shutdown.The July 6 notice outlined the exchange’s financial challenges in unusually direct language. “We relied on an agreed strategic transaction that was to provide liquidity to grow the platform, and the counterparty did not perform; wider crypto market conditions…

Karim Adeyemi is edging closer to a move to Spanish champions Barcelona, with the Borussia Dortmund forward now very close to completing the transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. The attacker of Nigerian-descent joined Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in 2022 and has established himself as one of the club’s standout performers since his arrival. He won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award during the 2022-23 campaign and has continued to play a key role for the German side. The 24-year-old has made 146 appearances across all competitions for Dortmund, including 28 Bundesliga outings last season as the club finished second behind champions Bayern Munich. He…

The Canadian government has announced that the processing time for its proof of citizenship has increased to 19 months, IRCC.com reports. This was disclosed on the country’s immigration, refugees and citizenship website on Thursday. According to IRCC, the change takes effect immediately, affecting all new and existing applications. The platform although not affiliated with Canadian government but has always given information about Canada’s affairs was quoted as saying in its report that, “This development matters because it represents a significant increase from the previous processing times, which had been steadily rising over the past year. “Historically, the processing time for…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed the team he believes will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his original favourites, Germany, crashed out of the tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper made the prediction while attending the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week. The former Watford goalie seated in the front row of the Paris event alongside American rap star Cardi B. Okoye was interviewed by Dazed at the event and was asked which country he expected to go all the way in the competition. The Nigerian international admitted that he…