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Chelsea Signs Delap From Ipswich Town

Fola Badmus4 months ago4 months ago13 mins

Chelsea have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. The 22-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal following an impressive Premier League campaign in which he finished as Ipswich’s top scorer with 12 goals and two assists from 37 appearances. “I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on with these players and the head coach,” Delap told Chelsea’s official website. “It’s going to be an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to achieve amazing things here and help the club win more trophies.” Delap will add to the existing forward options available to head coach Enzo Maresca, including Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu, Christopher Nkunku and Armando Broja. The transfer means Delap is reunited with Maresca, who worked with him at Manchester City’s Academy. Ahead of Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at Ipswich in December 2024, Maresca praised the young striker, describing him as a “fantastic player.” “We spent one year [at City] and he scored 24 goals,” Maresca added. “He’s working hard off the ball. On the ball, he understands the game. He can be an important player for England.” Delap will also reconnect with two former team-mates from City’s Academy, Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer. Delap joined Derby County’s Academy at the age of six and he spent a decade there before moving to Man City in 2019. He signed for Ipswich from City in July 2024, quickly establishing himself as a key player in their first season back in the Premier League. One of Delap’s standout performances came against Chelsea at Portman Road where, he scored a penalty and provided an assist for Omari Hutchinson in what proved to be Ipswich’s only home league win of the campaign. Internationally, Delap has represented England at Under-21 level, scoring on his debut in a 3–0 win over Luxembourg in a 2025 UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier. He also remains eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland at senior level.

UEFA Nations League Semi-Finals to Air Live on GOtv

Fola Badmus4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The UEFA Nations League semi-finals will hold this week, with Germany facing Portugal and Spain playing against France. Both matches will air this Wednesday and Thursday respectively at 8:00pm and will be broadcast live on SS Football (Ch. 61) on GOtv. Germany’s journey to the semi-finals has been one of tactical discipline and attacking flair. Under the youthful and energetic leadership of coach Julian Nagelsmann, the Germans topped their group with ease, showcasing dominance on both ends of the pitch. Germany secured a 2-1 victory in Italy in the quarter finals first leg and in the second leg, a thrilling 3-3 draw at home ensured a 5-4 aggregate win for Germany. Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, the team has blended experienced players with emerging talents like Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. With the semi-final being played on home turf, Germany will look to ride the momentum and the energy of their fans as they aim for their first Nations League title. Portugal, champions of the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019, have once again proven they are made for knockout football. Managed by Roberto Martínez, the Portuguese side had to dig deep in the quarter-finals, overturning a tricky first-leg result against Denmark to win 5-3 on aggregate after extra time. Germany has had the upper hand in recent meetings with Portugal, winning their last five matchups. However, both teams come into this game in strong form, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Meanwhile, Spain and France will go head-to-head in the other semi-final match on Thursday. Spain, known for their slick passing and possession based football, breezed through the group stage and edged past Netherlands in the quarter-finals. They will be banking on the brilliance of Pedri, Ferran Torres and Álvaro Morata to take on the French side. France boasts an array of exciting talent at the heart of their campaign. Their quarter-final win over Croatia on penalties was a tactical masterclass, setting up a mouthwatering clash with Spain for a spot in the final. The winners of the semi-finals will meet in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday, June 8. The two losing teams will play in the third-place playoff, also scheduled for the same weekend.

CAF Announces Venues for 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations

Fola Badmus4 months ago4 months ago31 mins

The venues that will host the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for the Kingdom of Morocco, 5th – 26th July, have been unveiled. They are: . Olympic Stadium, Rabat . Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca . Père Jégo Stadium, Casablanca . El Bachir Stadium, Mohammédia . Honor Stadium, Oujda . Berkane Stadium, Berkane Nigeria’s Super Falcons, nine-time champions, will play in group B of the tournament alongside Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana. GROUP A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo GROUP B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana GROUP C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania

Guinness Brings Premier League Trophy to Nigeria

Fola Badmus4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

As part of its commitment to provide its consumers and Nigerian football fans with unmatched experiences and memories, Guinness Nigeria, in partnership with the Premier League, today announced that it is bringing the prestigious English Premier League trophy to Nigeria. This visit will see the trophy visit Enugu on May 16th and Lagos on May 17th and 18th; providing football fans the opportunity to interact up close and personal, with the ultimate prize of the best football league in the world. The three-day, two-city tour will provide football fans around the world with a chance to be in proximity of the iconic Premier League™ Trophy and the heroes of the game. Both iconic cities- will also host Guinness MatchDay events; an elevated football viewing experience featuring multiple viewing screens to ensure fans don’t miss a moment, a replay and highlight corners with noise cancellation headsets, an iconic 360-degree Guinness ar serving an array of Guinness nspired cocktails, on-site customization of football jerseys, and other wonderful experiences that puts fans at the center of the football action. Marketing Director, Guinness Nigeria, Olayinka Bakare, further reiterated this: ”Our association with Football is a key platform to engage & elevate the experiences of our consumers. This is more than a tour. It is an iconic, unmissable experience. Besides the unique excitement of seeing the Premier League silverware in Nigeria, it’s about celebrating football’s power to unite us, whilst delivering unmatched football moments that only Guinness can offer.”

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CAF Unveils New U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025 Logo, Trophy

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

CAF Unveils New U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025 Logo, Trophy With just hours to go before the Final Draw of the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled a striking new logo and trophy for the continental youth showpiece. The new visual identity marks a powerful step in celebrating the journey of Africa’s brightest young footballers as they transition from promising talents to future icons of the global game. The trophy, titled “Rising Star”, symbolises growth, aspiration, and the brilliance of emerging African talent. With bold upward-facing star elements and a sleek, modern silhouette, the trophy reflects the energy, determination, and momentum of the continent’s rising stars. At its core, the map of Africa is intricately fused with a football, signifying the deep-rooted connection between the continent and its youth. This newly designed trophy also inspires the competition’s refreshed logo, which mirrors the trophy’s sharp lines and upward thrust. The dynamic emblem encapsulates the strength, unity, and pride of Africa’s young generation—poised to make a mark on the international stage. The unveiling comes as anticipation builds for Sunday’s Final Draw, which took place at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo. The draw was broadcasted live on CAF TV and ON Time Sports, and will determine the group stage path for the 13 participating teams. The tournament will run from 27 April to 18 May 2025, and is set to bring together the best youth teams from across the continent, including defending champions Senegal, hosts Egypt, record champions Nigeria, and debutants Sierra Leone. As the tournament enters a new era, the logo and trophy stand as visual representations of CAF’s commitment to empowering African youth through football and celebrating the spirit of unity, talent, and opportunity that define the Under-20 category.

Zimbabwe peg back Nigeria in 2026 FIFA World Cup race

Fola Badmus6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals suffered a setback on Tuesday after the Warriors of Zimbabwe scored a last-minute equalizer in their Matchday 6 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The result meant the Super Eagles are still stuck in fourth place in group C, as leaders South Africa put daylight between themselves and the rest of the pack with a matured 2-0 win over Benin Republic in Abidjan, that took them to 13 points. Benin Republic’s Cheetahs and Rwanda’s Amavubi are both on eight points, one more than the Super Eagles, with four rounds of matches left, to be played over the months of September and October. Usual suspect Victor James Osimhen, playing his 40th match for the Nigeria senior team, scored to put Nigeria in front after 73 minutes, making hay from Olaoluwa Aina’s cross from the left that escaped every Zimbabwean player in the defence. With robust confidence and a positive spirit from their win over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, Nigeria launched onslaught after onslaught particularly through the left side of the Zimbabwean defence, with Simon Moses always in good flow, but goalkeeper Washington Arubi thwarted their forays and kept his team in the game. Three minutes after Osimhen’s goal, the visitors could have scored as Khama Billiat broke from the left and the Super Eagles were only saved by the crossbar. Substitute Tawanda Chireda would eventually find the leveller on the dot of 90 minutes, as the Warriors swept past the Nigeria rearguard and he cleverly poked past goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from close range.

Arsenal ready £65m offer for Osimhen

Fola Badmus7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Arsenal are plotting a summer move to sign on loan Napoli forward Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window, according to Italian outlet Tuttojuve. The Nigerian international attracted persistent interest last summer, with Chelsea coming closest to sealing a deal before it fell through. Amid an injury crisis upfront, Arsenal have now shown interest in signing the prolific forward, who has registered 25 goal contributions this season. According to Tuttojuve, Arsenal are preparing an offer to sign the 26-year-old from Napoli in the summer transfer window. The report adds that the North London club are ready to trigger his release clause by placing a €75m (£61m) bid to sign the forward. Amid interest from other clubs, Arsenal are looking to fast-track the transfer as the Italian outlet claims that the club will submit a bid to beat competition from other clubs, including Juventus, to sign the Nigerian star. Osimhen is currently on loan with Turkish League defending champions, Galatasaray, and he’s set to return to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this summer, where he’s expected to leave with a year left on his contract. During the last summer and winter transfer window, a prolific out-and-out centre-forward was believed to be high on Arsenal’s transfer list. It appears Mikel Arteta still has full confidence in Kai Havertz up front as the German international has been utilized in the centre-forward role for the Gunners this season. With nine Premier League goals and 15 in all competitions, the numbers do not entirely depict a bad output from the 25-year-old, who has also provided five assists this season. However, if the Gunners are to have a more potent shot at the title, the need for a prolific forward cannot be undermined. A swoop for Osimhen could hand Arteta a box dominator the team has lacked, and his all-around play, technicality, and goalscoring prowess could be vital assets to further reinforce the Gunners’ attack next season if he joins.

President Federation Cup: NFF insists on this weekend for finals in all States and the FCT

Fola Badmus7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

The Nigeria Football Federation has again declared that all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory must stage the final matches of their 2025 President Federation Cup competition on Saturday, 22nd February or Sunday, 23rd February 2025. In a statement to secretaries of Football Associations in all the 36 States and the FCT, NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ruth David, reiterated: “Final matches are to be played ONLY ON 22nd/23rd, except in special cases and as approved by the NFF “Failure to adhere to the above attracts a fine of N1,000,000 (One million naira only).” The National Play-Off of this year’s competition has been scheduled for 5th March, with the National Draw one week later, while the Rounds of 64, 32 and 16 are scheduled for 19th March, 2nd April and 16th April 2025 respectively. The quarter-finals have been slated for 3rd and 4th May, with the semi-finals fixed for 17th and 18th May.