Ifreke Inyang

Lagos

Sports Editor at Daily Post (Nigeria)

Chemical Engineer-at-large. Writer. New Media Enthusiast. God Addict. Arsenal Fan.

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Rivers crisis: Fubara visits Tinubu in Lagos

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State. Tinubu has been in Lagos since last week, where he commissioned several projects. The President will remain in the state until the Sallah celebrations are over. Fubara’s meeting with Tinubu may not be unconnected to the ongoing state of emergency in Rivers State.
Chelle reveals why Osimhen will not play against Russia

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has claimed that Victor Osimhen was not invited for the Unity Cup and the friendly match against Russia, because he needs time to sort out his future. Osimhen is Nigeria’s first-choice striker and has scored 26 international goals in 41 games. However, despite an impressive loan spell with Galatasaray, the 26-year-old was left out of Chelle’s squad for the recent games.
Inzaghi officially departs Inter Milan after Champions League final defeat

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Simone Inzaghi, on Tuesday, officially left his position as Inter Milan manager. This comes days after they were hammered 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. “The time has come for me to say goodbye to this club after a run of four years during which I gave everything,” Inzaghi said in a letter to fans. He is now expected to move to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal are believed to have reportedly offered Inzaghi over €20 million per season.
EPL: UK govt threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

The UK government has threatened to drag ex-Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich to court over the frozen £2.5 billion in proceeds from his sale of the football club. Abramovich had claimed he wanted to donate the money to victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Britain sanctioned Abramovich in a crackdown on Russian oligarchs. This led to a quick sale of the Premier League club and freezing of the proceeds.
Transfer: Osimhen will leave because of money - Galatasaray vice-president, Yelkencioğlu

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Galatasaray Vice President, Niyazi Yelkencioğlu, has said if Victor Osimhen leaves the club, it will be because of money. Osimhen’s one-year loan deal with the Turkish giants has ended. It now remains to be seen where the 26-year-old will play next season. The Super Eagles is expected to leave Napoli on a permanent basis and he has a lot of admirers from England, Spain, France and Saudi Arabia.
EPL: Sancho returns to Man Utd, Chelsea to pay £5m penalty

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Jason Sancho is set to return to Manchester United from Chelsea. The winger spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge. But the Blues had the option of making the move permanent for a fee around £25million. However, Sancho and Chelsea have failed to agree terms and he will leave the club. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account. Romano wrote: “BREAKING: Jadon Sancho leaves Chelsea as there’s no agreement on personal terms.
Transfer: Bruno Fernandes takes final decision on leaving Man Utd amid £100m Saudi offer

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has decided to snub a stunning move to Saudi Arabia this summer. Fernandes has been the subject of a huge £100million offer from Al Hilal. The Portugal midfielder was given an ultimatum to decide on accepting the deal and now appears to be keen on continuing his career in Europe. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Tuesday morning. Romano wrote: “EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Fernandes has REJECTED Al Hilal proposal.
Turkey: Osimhen crowned 2024/25 Super Lig Golden Boot winner

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has officially been crowned the 2024–25 Super Lig Golden Boot winner. It rounds off a stunning season for Osimhen with Galatasaray. The 26-year-old scored 26 goals in the top flight, as the Turkish giants claimed the league title again. This ensured he finished five goals clear of Krzysztof Piatek and six ahead of Youssef En-Nesyri.
EPL: Wirtz makes demand to Liverpool over shirt number

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz has told Liverpool the iconic shirt number he wants to wear at Anfield. Both clubs are in negotiations over Wirtz’s transfer. The Germany international has already snubbed interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Wirtz wants to take on a “new challenge” in his career and has opted for a switch to the Premier League. The Reds have already seen their first offer for the player rejected by Leverkusen and are demanding a transfer fee of €150million.
EPL: Mbeumo set to snub Arsenal for Man Utd

5 days ago | dailypost.ng | Ifreke Inyang

Manchester United are interested in signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and could beat teams like Arsenal and Newcastle United to his signing. Mbeumo is one of a number of forwards they are internally discussing. There have been no formal talks yet, but he is a player United have admired for a while and is seen as a good fit for Ruben Amorim’s system.