Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been officially ordered to return to Napoli for pre-season training ahead of the 2025/2026 season. However, in a surprising move, head coach Antonio Conte has excluded him from the first team, directing him instead to train with the youth squad. Osimhen spent last season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, …
By Ubong Usoro Former Nigeria U-23 coach Samson Siasia has claimed that John Obi Mikel’s agent attempted to bribe him with €50,000 to include the Chelsea midfielder in Nigeria’s squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, uploaded to YouTube on Monday, Siasia said Mikel was absent during …
By Ubong Usoro Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has once again voiced his disapproval of the Club World Cup, calling it “the worst idea ever implemented in football.” Now serving as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, Klopp expressed his concern about the physical and mental toll the competition and football's congested calendar more broadly …
By Ubong Usoro Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has delivered on a long-forgotten promise by granting land to members of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) squad that clinched national and continental titles in 1998. The gesture, which honours a commitment made nearly three decades ago, was announced over the weekend, marking a moment …
By Ubong Usoro Across leagues and continents, certain jersey numbers carry an air of mystique, pressure, and even superstition. But do these numbers really influence a player's performance, or is it all in the mind? Two Super Eagles legends, Henry Nwosu and Garba Lawal, reinforced this perspective in exclusive interviews with Pinnacle Daily. Garba Lawal: …
By Ubong Usoro The newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States has entered the knockout stage after a group phase that delivered both drama and controversy, with the tournament now boasting 32 teams instead of seven. From lopsided scorelines like Bayern Munich’s historic 10-0 hammering of Auckland City to edge-of-your-seat clashes ending …
By Ubong Usoro In a surprising development, former Manchester United striker and Dutch football legend Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to part ways with Leicester City, the club has confirmed. The decision to terminate the agreement was reached mutually, with both Van Nistelrooy and the club citing "differences in direction" as the key reason behind …
Ubong Usoro Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen is at the centre of this summer’s most talked-about transfer saga with multiple top clubs fighting to sign the Napoli striker. After a season of highs and uncertainty, Osimhen must now choose between financial reward, competitive ambition, and footballing legacy. Galatasaray’s €160 Million Mega Offer In a bold …
By Ubong Usoro Chelsea forward Liam Delap and Arsenal’s rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly are among six standout young talents shortlisted for the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award. Joining them on the list are Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, former Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri, and Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. …
By Ubong Usoro The FIFA Club World Cup recently kicked off in the United States, and while the football action has lived up to its billing with thrilling goals and high-profile matchups, the tournament has been greeted with a surprising lack of enthusiasm in the stands. The tournament has already witnessed big games such as …
