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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…