Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna is attracting the interest of Europe’s top clubs like Chelsea and Ajax Amsterdam. Zadok moved to Swedish club, AIK in June 2025, signing a contract until December 31, 2029. The youngster turned heads following his goal and standout display in AIK’s 2-1 win over Halmstads BK on Sunday. Zadok scored in the 83rd minute of the encounter. AIK will reportedly demand around €15m for the former Ikon Allah Academy star. More European clubs are expected to join the queue for the exciting talent.
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Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has released his squad to clash with Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final first leg fixture on Wednesday night. The Champions League encounter will be played at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Enrique opted to include the likes of Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to lead his attack line against the Premier League giants. The Spaniard also includes Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos to lead the defense, while Vitinha and Lucas Beraldo lead the midfield. PSG head to the game after beating Toulouse 3-1 in their last game at the weekend. PSG’s squad against Liverpool…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to make his debut for the Super Eagles at the forthcoming Unity Cup tournament, which is scheduled for next month. Okonkwo has recently finalized his change of international allegiance from England to Nigeria after having represented England at various youth levels. Having played for England at U16, U17, and U18 levels, the former Arsenal goalkeeper received Fifa approval on Monday to compete for Nigeria at the senior level. An official from the NFF, who spoke to ESPN, indicated that Okonkwo showed considerable enthusiasm regarding his switch, which…
Former Nigeria captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has praised the offensive capabilities of Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams. Since the commencement of the 2025–2026 season, Osimhen, Lookman, and Adams have collectively netted 51 goals for their respective clubs and the national team—28 for Galatasaray’s Osimhen, 12 for Sevilla’s Adams, and 11 for Atletico Madrid’s Lookman. While the attacking talent of Nigeria has been evident on the field, their recent performances unveil a troubling reality. The Super Eagles’ remarkable journey in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations conceals the disappointment of failing to qualify for consecutive…
The technical department of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is expected to witness a major shakeup with the contract of the director Augustine Eguavoen set to run out. Eguavoen’s contract, and the other members of the technical committee will come to an end in September. The former defender has headed the NFF technical department for the past five years following exit of former Super Eagles assistant coach, Ben Duamlong. Eguavoen has also managed the Super Eagles twice on interim basis during the period. According to Score Nigeria, he and his members have not enjoyed the support of top NFF officials.…
Dangote Refinery has rolled back its recent hike in fuel prices, reducing the ex-gantry cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N75 to N1,200 per litre, according to industry insiders on Wednesday. This adjustment comes shortly after the refinery increased petrol prices to around N1,275 per litre, attributing the rise to instability in the global oil market that pushed up production and supply costs. The latest reduction is linked to a significant drop in global crude oil prices. Brent crude futures declined to $95.05 per barrel, representing a 13 per cent decrease, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude closed at…
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has agreed to suspend attacks on Iranian targets following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Tehran. This is signaling a pause in direct hostilities between the two countries. “In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the IDF has ceased fire in the operation against Iran,” the military said in a statement. It added that it remains “highly prepared” to respond to any violations of the truce.In spite of the agreement, tensions persisted overnight as Iran launched additional rockets toward Israel in the hours immediately after the ceasefire was announced, underscoring the fragile nature…
Agency Report Crude oil prices plunged sharply below $95 per barrel in early trading on Wednesday following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The global oil benchmark fell by about 13% to around $94–$95 per barrel, marking one of the steepest single-day declines in recent years after weeks of war-driven price spikes. The dramatic selloff came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a conditional two-week ceasefire, pausing military operations in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route for global oil shipments. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, also dropped significantly to around…
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party faction under Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, on Wednesday, held a closed-door meeting in Abuja. Those who attended the meeting are Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the ADC; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; and 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. Others are former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Senator Aminu Tambuwal, among others. On the side of the PDP, are Oyo State Governor Seyi…
Pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves operating in the Niger Delta have escalated their operations, deploying surveillance technology and setting up coordinated command systems to evade security agencies, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has said. The Executive Director, Operations and Technical Services of the firm, Captain Warrendi Enisuoh, disclosed this on Wednesday at a one-day parliamentary roundtable on pipeline security and crude oil theft held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Enisuoh said criminal networks now mount closed-circuit television cameras deep within forests and along pipeline corridors to monitor troop movements and track enforcement activity. “These criminals now install CCTV…