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NPFL: Ghanaian star, Akanbek elated to score Tornadoes’ winner vs Sunshine Stars

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2 months ago

May 12, 2025

Ghanaian midfielder, Daniel Akanbek was delighted to score the winning goal in the Niger Tornadoes’ away win at Sunshine Stars.

The Ikon Allah Boys defeated Sunshine Stars 2-1 at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode on Sunday.

The win boosted Tornadoes’ hopes of escaping the drop as they moved out of the relegation zone.

Sunshine Stars on the other hand were relegated to the Nigeria National League, NNL.

Akanbek reflected on his performance and the importance of the win.

“I feel so good and better, we all knew this was a crucial game and we had no option than to win, so the mindset was to come here, get the three points and go,” he said after the game.

“I feel very fantastic and I’m glad I helped the team to get the maximum points.”

“Tornadoes fans have been fantastic throughout the season. I want them to keep believing in us and keep supporting us and we are not going to let them down, we will win massively to make them happy.”

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Transfer: Rashford snubs move to three Man Utd’s EPL rivals

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18 hours ago

June 28, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has turned down moves to three Premier League clubs so far.

This comes amid speculation that Barcelona are considering signing the 27-year-old.

The three English teams Rashford has snubbed are believed to be Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa and is seeking a permanent move away from United.

Barcelona, however, have made a move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams their priority this summer.

Williams has a €58 million (£48.1m) release clause in his deal and was close to joining the LaLiga champions last year.

According to Sport, Barca are now intent to make the transfer happen, but will still consider signing Rashford alongside the Spain winger.

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EPL: Klopp warns Wirtz over Liverpool move

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19 hours ago

June 28, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Ex-Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has warned summer signing Florian Wirtz about meeting expectations at the Premier League champions.

The £116m that the Reds will pay Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old, makes him the most expensive British player.

And Klopp fears that the price tag will put a target on Wirtz’s back.

He however hailed Wirtz as an “outstanding player”, while stating that the playmaker will be “aware” of his substantial fee.

“There’s no question about it, it’s an insane sum, and one that a player at Liverpool is aware of if things don’t go well for two or three games,” Klopp told Welt.

“He’s an outstanding player who can give any club something great.

“Whether he’ll make the reigning English champions even better remains to be seen.”

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NPFL: Plateau United appoints new head coach, sporting director

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22 hours ago

June 28, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Oluwasola Adegun has been appointed new head coach of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Plateau United, Ekwutosblog reports.

The Jos club in a statement released on Saturday, also confirmed the appointment of Gideon Izang as their new sporting director.

The appointment of the duo are with immediate effect.

Adegun left his role as head coach of Nigeria National League outfit, NNL, Sporting Lagos to join the former NPFL champions.

Plateau United are reportedly in talks with Kabiru Dogo for the role of technical adviser.

The club finished in seventh position in the NPFL last season.

The Plateau State government, who is the owner of the team, has resolved to reposition the club
towards a more professional and goal driven football institution.