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NPFL: Katsina United get duo boost for relegation battle

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The duo of Yushau Armayau and Chigozie Ihejiofor have return to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Katsina United ahead of the final league match against Kwara United.

Armayau and Ihejiofor were away with the Flying Eagles for the U-20 African Cup of Nations Championship in Egypt.

The players return is a timely boost for the Chanji Boys push for relegation survival.

“We welcome back Yusha’u Armaya’u (Aguero) & Chigozie Ihejiofor from the U-20 AFCON in Egypt!,” Katsina United wrote on their Facebook.

“Both helped the Flying Eagles clinch bronze. They’re back with the squad ahead of our final clash vs. Kwara United at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.”

Katsina United will trade tackles with Kwara United at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Sunday.

Azeez Audu’s side need a win to escape relegation.

Katsina United occupy 15th position on the NPFL table with 47 points from 37 games.

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Transfer: Details of Liverpool’s deal for Hugo Ekitike

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Details of Liverpool’s deal for Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Hugo Ekitike has been revealed.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the Reds has submitted an offer worth up to €90m with add-ons to Frankfurt for Ekitike’s signature.

The Premier League champions also have a full agreement with Ekitkke to sign a six year contract.

Liverpool and Frankfurt are now expected to be in contact today to seal add-ons structure for the player deal.

Ekitike has already made it clear with Frankfurt he wants Liverpool as absolute priority.

Liverpool, however, are expected to announce his signing in the coming days.

The Anfield club want to improve their manager Arne Slot’s squad this summer after winning the Premier League title last season.

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Transfer: Club Brugge demand €40m for Onyedika

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Club Brugge are demanding €40m from Fenerbahce for midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Ekwutosblog reports.

Fenerbahce attempted to sign the Nigeria international last summer but were frustrated by Club Brugge’s excessive demands.

The Turkish Super Lig giants are now looking to make a breakthrough this time around.

According to Turkish news outlet, Fotomac, Club Brugge are not willing to bulge on their demands again.

Fenerbahce is big admirer of the defensive midfielder.

A number of clubs in England including West Ham, and Leeds have also expressed interest in the player.

Onyedika joined Club Brugge from Danish outfit FC Midtylland in 2022.

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Transfer: €40m paid as Galatasaray, Napoli finalise Osimhen’s deal

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Galatasaray have paid Napoli an initial €40m for Victor Osimhen’s permanent transfer.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray and Napoli are now finalising details of Osimhen’s deal.

The Turkish champions will also pay the Serie A champions a €35m in one year for the second part of the payment for the 26-year-old’s transfer.

Romano added that Napoli also set a penalty clause for Galatasaray to avoid selling Osimhen to any Italian club in the next two years.

However, final details to get Osimhen’s deal done and the sell-on clause are yet to be agreed at the moment.

Osimhen spent the whole last season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and he has already made it clear he wants to continue at the Turkish giants.

The Nigeria striker rejected huge money offers from Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal to continue at Galatasaray.

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