‘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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Barcelona lose request to keep playing Olmo and Victor
:Barcelona's Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be unable to play for the LaLiga side in the second half of the season, Spanish football authorities said on Saturday, rejecting the club's latest attempt to extend their registration.
Luke Littler to be a £100 million man after Ally Pally triumph as teenager's meteoric rise 'eclipses' Ronaldo and Messi
Luke Littler is set to become a £100 million man with unique exploits eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Man City must ‘think’ about De Bruyne future -Guardiola
De Bruyne, who joined City in 2015, is able to speak to foreign clubs from this month, with a view to leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Man United extends Maguire contract amid leadership crisis
Manchester United have decided to activate the one-year extension in Harry Maguire’s contract, as head coach Ruben Amorim acknowledged the team’s urgent need for strong leadership.
Barca coach Flick optimistic but ‘not happy’ over Olmo situation
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Friday he was unhappy about potentially losing key midfielder Dani Olmo because of the club’s dire financial state, but optimistic the situation would be resolved successfully.
17-year-old Nwaneri gives Arsenal hope of Saka’s replacement
“No-one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world.” The foregoing Gabriel Martinelli’s comments about Bukayo Saka are telling as to just how much Arsenal depend on the England winger, how much they will miss him during the months he is absent because of a hamstring issue and how all of Arsenal’s front line must step up to replace him. That was the case in their 3-1 win over Brentford, where Arsenal came from behind thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli, either side of Mikel Merino’s close-range strike. But while Jesus and Martinelli scored, it was the third member of the front triumvirate, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri on his first Premier League start, who really impressed. Nwaneri, who made his Premier League debut as a 15-year-old at Brentford two years ago and has appeared 10 times as a sub in the league in 2024-25 before his start here, played key roles in Arsenal’s two goals in three second-half minutes.
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.