'Has not performed' - Sevilla boss confirms Man City academy graduate Iheanacho wants to leave
Published: January 21, 2025
Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has confirmed that Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho wants to leave the club during the January transfer window.Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla last summer, has struggled to adapt to life in La Liga, sparking speculation about a potential return to England.The Manchester City academy ...
What Sevilla coach said about Super Eagles forward Ejuke after first game in 90 days
Published: January 19, 2025
Sevilla coach García Pimienta has delivered an encouraging message to Chidera Ejuke following the Nigerian winger’s return from a three-month injury layoff.  Ejuke made his long-awaited comeback on Saturday afternoon, coming off the bench in the 82nd minute of Sevilla's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Girona at ...
Lookman enters Serie A record books after scoring in Atalanta's five-goal thriller against Napoli
Published: January 18, 2025
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has kicked off his goal account for 2025, netting his first of the year in a thrilling encounter where Atalanta fell to Napoli with a score of 2-3 at the Gewiss Stadium.Lookman scored the second goal for his team, offering a glimmer of hope in the crucial top of the table clash in I...
Ejuke returns from three-month injury layoff to help Sevilla win away at Girona, Iheanacho absent
Published: January 18, 2025
Chidera Ejuke has finally returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since October 2024, making his comeback in Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Ejuke was named on the bench for the Andalusian side, while fellow Super Eagles teammate Kelechi Iheanacho was left out of the squ...
Fear clause: Valencia must pay Real Sociedad N0.5b for Sadiq to play against parent club
Published: January 15, 2025
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is likely to be unavailable for selection for Valencia ahead of their La Liga clash against his parent club Real Sociedad on Sunday due to a clause in his loan agreement.The Nigerian international's loan deal with Valencia includes a clause that requires the club to pay €300,000 (appro...
'I have seen' - Valencia coach backs Sadiq to get back to his best and score goals
Published: January 15, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference after Valencia's 2-0 win over Ourense CF in the Copa del Rey, manager Carlos Corberán has expressed confidence in Umar Sadiq's ability to regain his best form.The Nigeria international logged 130 minutes spread across three games before netting his first goal in Valencia col...
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq opens Valencia account in Copa del Rey victory
Published: January 14, 2025
Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq opened his goal account for Valencia, scoring in their victory over Ourense FC in the Copa del Rey, with live soccer scores showing Los Ches leading 2-0 after he found the net.Sadiq, who joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad in January, netted the second goal with twelve minutes rem...
Getafe ace Christantus Uche listed as a striker in La Liga Team of the Week
Published: January 14, 2025
Getafe ace Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga's Team of the Week by football statisticians WhoScored. The 21-year-old midfielder who has sometimes featured as a forward for the Spanish side, earned his place amongst last week's best eleven for his performance against Las Palmas on Sunday.The Deep Blues secured...
'Completely false' - Agent pours cold water on reports linking Sevilla's Iheanacho to Al Ahly
Published: January 08, 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho's agent, Roger Wittmann has dismissed reports linking Nigeria national teamer Kelechi Iheanacho with a transfer to African powerhouse Al Ahly SC in the January transfer window.The Manchester City academy product is open to leaving Sevilla before the window closes due to a lack of first team opportunit...
Super Eagles striker Sadiq makes winning debut for Valencia in 2-0 victory against Eldense
Published: January 08, 2025
Sadiq Umar made his debut for Valencia in a commanding 2-0 victory over Eldense in the Copa del Rey on January 7, 2025. The Nigerian forward, who joined the club on loan from Real Sociedad, had been registered by LaLiga just days earlier and was eagerly anticipated to make his first appearance for Valencia.Valencia qu...
What Super Eagles striker Sadiq said after completing loan move to Valencia
Published: January 04, 2025
Umar Sadiq was officially presented as a new player of six-time Spanish champions Valencia on Saturday afternoon.The Nigeria international has joined Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season with a non-binding purchase option.Sadiq arrived at Real Sociedad in September 2022 with the difficult task of replacing ...
No going back: Super Eagles striker Sadiq agrees transfer to 6-time La Liga champions, subject to medical
Published: January 03, 2025
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is on the verge of joining Valencia from Real Sociedad on loan.According to reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the lanky forward will have his medical today to complete the loan deal.A buy option clause has been inserted into the loan deal, meaning that Valencia can sign the N...
'If I were Barcelona' - Ex-Besiktas forward urges La Liga giants to acquire N121b-rated Osimhen
Published: December 29, 2024
Former Besiktas forward Okan Koç has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's future, expressing his desire to see La Liga giants Barcelona sign the former African Footballer of the Year in the upcoming transfer windows.The future of the Napoli-owned striker is once again the subject of speculation at home an abroad be...
Sevilla to sign winger as cover for injured Super Eagles forward Ejuke, confirms Pimienta
Published: December 13, 2024
Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has confirmed the club’s intention to strengthen their squad in the winter transfer window, following the injury to key winger Chidera Ejuke and the impending retirement of veteran Jesús Navas.Ejuke, who joined Sevilla on a permanent deal in the summer after loan spells at Hertha ...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho fighting for his future at Sevilla
Published: December 09, 2024
The future of Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho at Sevilla is up in the air despite having a contract with the Andalusian outfit until the end of the 2025-2026 season.The former Leicester City man joined Sevilla in the summer window on a free transfer, as a replacement for Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who sw...