‘Gift Orban is a fast striker with good depth’
The Sporting Director of the German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, Andreas Schicker, has explained why they opted for Gift Orban despite having numerous attackers.
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AIU alerts Nigerian athletes, others to prohibited drug list
Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has warned athletes they need to get acquainted with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list, which outlines and defines substances and methods banned in competition, as well as those prohibited at all times.
Sports Commission nurtures tennis star to become Olympian
In line with the National Sports Commission’s catch-them-young disposition, the Commission has thrown its weight behind teenage tennis sensation Khadijat Eleojo Mohammed. At only 15, Khadijat has proven to be the next big thing in Nigerian tennis, as she became the first West or Central African player to win the ITF J30 World Tour. Aged 14 in 2023, she is the first teenager to win the Dala Tennis, a title she retained in 2024. Way above her peers, she has even cracked it professionally with back-to-back Dala Hard Court titles. The challenge for the young star now is how to take that step to the next level, considering the immense financial demands of professional tennis. For this reason, her father and coach, Mohammed Ohinoyi, a certified ITF coach and a former professional tennis player, appealed to the NSC for support. They had helped her thus far with their meagre resources and could no longer afford the demands of the next phase of her development. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko has stepped in, saying that the Commission will ensure that Khadijat’s full potential is realised.
Rumor MU Tukar Rashford dengan Osimhen Menguat Lagi
Manchester United sedang bermasalah dengan Marcus Rashford. Ada klaim striker Inggris itu berpotensi ditukar dengan Victor Osimhen.
Man United could hand Victor Osimhen perfect welcome gift amid Marcus Rashford 'swap' links
Manchester United could be ready to make one of the moves of the January transfer window by bringing Victor Osimhen to Old Trafford.
Gift Orban completes €12m move from Lyon to Hoffenheim
The travails of Gift Orban at Olympique Lyonnais of France are finally over after TSG Hoffenheim of Germany confirmed the signing of the Nigerian striker on Thursday evening.
Bundesliga: Nigerian Striker Gift Orban Joins Hoffenheim From Lyon
Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have signed Nigerian forward Gift Orban for a fee of nine million euros ($9.2 million) from Lyon, the French club confirmed on Thursday. The 22-year-old had fallen out of favour at Lyon after joining them a year ago from Belgian club Gent. Orban scored five times in 21 appearances for Lyon but had not featured in the league since September. "We wish Gift well in his new adventure," Lyon said.
Supercoppa Italiana: Ademola Lookman set for 100th Atalanta appearance
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman will be setting his sights on recording another milestone of 100 appearances when Atalanta squares up against Inter in Thursday’s night Supercoppa Italiana semi-final clash at Al-Awwal Park in Saudi Arabia.