Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
Alex Iwobi says he wants to use his football career and budding music venture to inspire young people. The Fulham midfielder made the assertion after releasing his second single titled ‘What’s Luv?’. The Nigerian international, who performs with the stage name ‘17’, released his debut single ‘Don’t Shoot’ in June which has already garnered nearly 60,000 streams on Spotify. “Growing up in an area of London that is challenging for some people, I know how hard it can be, and I’m grateful to have a platform to try and make a difference,” Iwobi told BBC Sport. “I hope that my…
Kelechi Iheanacho remains a huge doubt for a starting spot as Sevilla host Real Sociedad in a La Liga fixture at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday despite netting a brace in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey 3-1 win at modest Madrid club Las Rozas. With regulars like Badé, Nianzou, Suso, Ejuke, and Nyland and García Pimienta still out injured, Coach Xavi Pimienta will once again rely on Iheanacho and all the youth players he called up for the Cup tie. They will all vie for starting spots, but Iheanacho will possibly miss the cut, due to criticism over a lack…
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen is optimistic of victory ahead of a difficult clash against Ghana. Eguavoen led the Super Eagles B team in their first training session for an important 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ghana. The training took place in Abuja, where the team is based. Eguavoen, who was appointed in September, is impressed with the team’s progress. He said, “Very impressive. Only two sessions but you could see that technically they are very good.” He noted that while the players have shown talent, they still need to work together better as a team. Eguavoen Optimistic…
2024 Atalanta have resigned to losing their talisman to one of his numerous suitors anytime soon, with their head coach Gian Gasperini confirming PSG’s interest in Lookman, admitting the Nigeria forward could leave the club. Gasperini confirmed to La Gazzetta dello Sport that the French giants indeed enquired about Lookman in the summer, but a deal could not be struck despite agreeing personal terms. To this end, the Serie A club is combing Europe for a replacement for the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee. Also, Lookman is attracting interest from English Premier sides Chelsea and West Ham United. Tutto Atalanta reported…