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Messi Missing From Ballon d’Or Nominees As Spanish Stars Dominate

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or last year but is not nominated this time (FRANCK FIFE)

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi will not win another Ballon d’Or this year after being left out of the nominees revealed by organisers on Wednesday, as stars of Spain’s Euro 2024-winning team and Real Madrid’s Champions League victors feature heavily. Messi claimed the eighth Ballon d’Or of his glittering career last year. Now aged 37, […]

Transfer Disaster: Osimhen Fires Agent

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has sacked his agent Roberto Calenda amid his transfer saga, according to Il Mattino (via TMW). Osimhen is said to be pissed off by Calenda’s incompetence, as he tried to engineer a permanent move away from the Serie A side. It is believed that the Nigeria international even […]

Boyfriend Sets Ugandan Olympian ‘Ablaze’

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A Ugandan Olympian was in intensive care in Kenya on Tuesday suffering 80 percent burns after being doused with petrol and set on fire allegedly by her partner, the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country. Long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was assaulted after her Kenyan boyfriend Dickson Ndiema […]

Transfer: Galatasaray Fans Accord Osimhen Heroic Welcome On Arrival Istanbul Airport (VIDEO)

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen was mobbed by Galatasaray fans at the Istanbul Airport, as he arrived in the country ahead of completing a loan move from Napoli. Before the Nigerian striker left Italy via a private jet, images of a crowd waiting for him at the airport began to surface on social media. When […]

Transfer: Osimhen Still Hopeful Of Sealing A Deal This Summer

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Victor Osimhen could still seal a move away from Napoli this summer. A Europa League club is reportedly looking to sign Osimhen on a four-month loan deal. The 26-year-old has been frozen out at Napoli, after he failed to seal a move to Chelsea. According to Nigerian broadcast journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala, also […]

Napoli Showcases  Lukaku’s No 11 Jersey Amid Ongoing No 9 Dispute With Victor Osimhen

LAGOS AUGUST 31ST (NEWSRANGERS0-Napoli has recently showcased a jersey featuring Romelu Lukaku’s name and the number 11, indicating that his jersey number remains undecided. Initially, it was anticipated that Lukaku would don the number 9 jersey following Victor Osimhen’s exclusion from the squad for the season. Lukaku’s transfer to Napoli marks a significant move, as […]

“May You Go Trophyless Forever”: Nigerians React To  Napoli’s Treatment Of  Osimhen

LAGOS AUGUST 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerians are taking out their frustration at Napoli after their drastic actions on Victor Osimhen after the striker could not secure a move away from the club. Osimhen was expected to leave the club after four years before the transfer window closed, but by the 11 pm deadline last night, he could […]

Osimhen Future Uncertain As Chelsea, Al Ahli Deal Collapsed

LAGOS AUGUST 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-In a dramatic twist to the 2024 summer transfer saga, Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated move to Chelsea has collapsed. The deal fell through with just two hours left before the transfer window closed, as the Nigerian forward and the Premier League side failed to reach an agreement. Osimhen’s prospects of moving to […]

Eguavoen To Lead  Eagles Against  Benin, Rwanda As Newly Appointed Coach  Withdraws

LAGOS AUGUST 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Augustine Eguavoen, a former player and Technical Director of the Super Eagles, will step in as the head coach for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This decision comes in the wake of German coach Bruno […]

Sky: Osimhen Considering New  Saudi Club Offer Despite Chelsea Advances

LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly considering a new offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, despite recent advances from Premier League outfit Chelsea. Osimhen receives new offer from Saudi Arabia According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Al-Ahli have presented a second offer to the Nigerian centre-forward. Gianluca Di Marzio claims […]

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