Author: Idris Abdullahi

Manchester City claimed their first silverware of the season by winning the UEFA Super Cup after a penalty shootout against Sevilla. Cole Palmer’s headed equalizer in regular time forced the match into a shootout, where Nemanja Gudelj’s missed penalty secured City’s victory. This marked the fifth consecutive time that the UEFA Champions League holders triumphed over their Europa League counterparts. The game took place in Greece’s Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, where sweltering heat was expected to favour Sevilla. Despite Yassine Bounou saving Nathan Aké’s initial header, Sevilla took advantage of the opportunity that the circumstances presented. Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri broke the…

Nigerian-descent English player Sheyi Ojo has joined Belgian Pro League club KV Kortrijk on loan for the 2023–24 season. Ojo joins Belgian Pro League club KV Kortrijk from Cardiff City, an English club in the Sky Bet Championship. The 26-year-old became the second Cardiff City player to be loaned to Kortrijk during this summer’s transfer window, following Isaak Davies. Recently, Ojo was in action for Cardiff City, playing against Colchester United in a Carabao Cup match. In the game, he came off the bench and managed to score a penalty for his team. Looking at his overall performance, Ojo has…

The Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo, has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al Wehda, as confirmed by the club. The 34-year-old striker signed a two-year deal with the Knights. The announcement of Ighalo’s signing was made through the club’s social media account on Tuesday night, welcoming him as a new addition to the team. “A new Eagle in the ranks of the Knights. Welcome Ighalo,” Al Wehda tweeted. Ighalo had been playing for Al Hilal, the former champions of the Saudi Arabia Professional League, but his contract ended in June. Before that, he played for another Saudi club, Al-Shabab. However, Ighalo was…

The Brazilian football star Neymar has officially moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabia’s Pro League side Al Hilal. This transfer comes after PSG accepted a bid of £80 million ($102 million) for Neymar. The move was finalized on Monday after Neymar successfully completed a medical examination. Neymar has now signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal, a club based in Riyadh. This marks a significant change for the player, who has been a prominent figure in the football world. President and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, expressed his feelings about Neymar’s departure. He described Neymar as one of…

Chelsea have reportedly triggered a £35 million release clause in Michael Olis’s contract. This move is set to pave the way for the Crystal Palace winger’s transfer to the West London club. The completion of the signing is expected to happen soon. Michael Olise, a 21-year-old talent of France’s Under-21 international team, is poised to become one of Chelsea’s new signings if the deal goes through. However, a hamstring injury he suffered during the Under-21 European Championship might keep him from playing until the end of September. Olise’s journey began when he joined Crystal Palace from Reading in 2021 on…

The English club Arsenal has officially announced the signing of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The team has paid £3 million for the initial loan, and they have the option to sign the player on a permanent deal for £27 million. Raya, who will be wearing the number 22 shirt, has completed his medical check-up and moved from West London to North London. To ensure his value remains intact in case Arsenal decides not to exercise the buying option, the 27-year-old extended his contract with Brentford. The Gunners have been working on…

Neymar has officially signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal, marking a significant move, according to famous football journalist Fabrizio Romano. After a recent substantial bid was unveiled just two days ago, all parties have now given their approval to the necessary documents. This week, Neymar will make his way to Saudi Arabia to begin his journey with the club, wearing the number 10 jersey throughout his two-year tenure. In this transfer, PSG is set to receive a fee slightly under €100 million. The medical examination, a crucial step, is scheduled to be finalized today. Meanwhile, the English football club…

The English football club Chelsea has secured Moisés Caicedo with a groundbreaking transfer deal, according to famous football journalist, Fabrizio Romano. The agreement, just finalized, sees Chelsea paying a record fee of £115 million along with a sell-on clause to Brighton. Caicedo’s medical tests are already scheduled, and upon passing, he will officially sign with Chelsea until June 2031. An additional option for an extension until 2032 is also part of the arrangement. This transfer marks a significant move for both clubs and is set to make waves in the football world. Meanwhile, Chelsea opened their Premier League season with…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) mocked Senator Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, after rumours circulated that ADC members in Idah Local Government, Kogi State, defected to the PDP before the November 11 election. Daily Stand recalls that, on Saturday, media reports claimed that ADC in Idah LGA shifted its support to Senator Dino Melaye and left for PDP in preparation for the governorship election. ADC’s Kogi State chairman, Adaji John, responded on Sunday, stating that Melaye fell victim to deception. John’s statement said, “In the said video, only Dino Melaye spoke to the imaginary ADC audience.…

Former Kaduna State APC caucus chairman Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to select a ministerial nominee from Kaduna Central or Kaduna South to replace former governor Nasir El-Rufai, aiming for inclusiveness. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, Ramalan called for a fair distribution of political roles in the state, highlighting the concentration of power in one zone that affects the APC’s performance. “The ministerial position should go to Zone 2 or Zone 3, where persons and politicians of high calibre are well placed to take such a position in view that both El-Rufai…

Imo State’s Governor Hope Uzodinma revealed his running mate, Chinyere Ekomaru, for the upcoming November 11, 2023 governorship election. The unveiling happened in Owerri on a Saturday. Governor Uzodinma explained his choice to switch from his current deputy, Placid Njoku, to Mrs. Ekomaru. He clarified that this change wasn’t due to problems with Deputy Governor Placid Njoku but rather resulted from various political considerations. In his statement, he said, “The choice of a new running mate does not mean I have issues with the present Deputy Governor Placid Njoku.“The development is due to ecumenical and political permutations.” This decision positions…

The Labour Party’s Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential election candidate, responded to the tragic event at Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, led to four deaths and seven injuries. Taking to his verified Twitter account, Obi expressed sympathy for the deceased and prayed for their souls to find peace in paradise. He also showed solidarity with Zaria and Kaduna State residents. In heartfelt words, Obi shared, “With deep sadness, I read about the death of our compatriots in Zaria who were worshipping at the Zaria Central Mosque for Asr prayers on Friday when…

Evicted from Big Brother Naija All Stars, Princess Onyejekwe is urging her fans to protest her eviction from the reality show. Princess, the first housemate to be evicted from this season BBNaija, wants her supporters to petition the show’s organizers. She expressed disappointment in the eviction process, where the jury, consisting of Bisola Aiyeola, Dorathy Bachor, and Mike Edwards, unanimously voted her out. “I feel bad for my fans because they are the ones that took their time to vote but the votes didn’t reflect because of the [eviction] jury. “So, they are the ones to protest. Make dem open…

The popular Nigerian Singer Simi, also known as Simisola Kosoko, has expressed sadness over the country’s tough economy. Simi shared her concern on Twitter, questioning how Nigerians are managing. “Nigeria just breaks my heart a little more everyday. How are people surviving?”, Simi tweeted Daily Stand Nigeria recalls that the fuel price surged to N612 per litre after President Bola Tinubu’s subsidy removal. This led to higher living costs and increased food prices.

Samuel Chukwueze recently joined AC Milan from Villarreal, where he spent the past seven years and secured the Europa League title in 2021. In an interview with Soccernet.ng, Samuel Chukwueze shared that his primary motive for joining AC Milan was to secure championship titles. The 24-year-old Nigerian player made the transfer from LA Liga’s Villarreal last month, after extensive negotiations between the two clubs. Villarreal initially asked for £35 million, but Milan’s initial £20 million offer was turned down. Eventually, they settled on a £28 million deal. Chukwueze made his debut during the final moments of the 1-1 Trofeo Berlusconi…