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Shooting Stars have announced the departure of winger, Ismail Ayodele to Egyptian side Modern Sports Club.

The Oluyole Warriors have reached agreement with the Egyptian Premier League side for permanent transfer of the player.

Ayodele played a key role in Shooting Stars qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup last season.

He registered four goals for the Oluyole Warriors.

Shooting Stars are expected to look for a formidable replacement for the winger.

It will be recalled that Shooting Stars recently appointed Salisu Yusuf as their new technical adviser.

NPFL: Shooting Stars confirm Ayodele’s move to Egyptian side Modern SC

Former Beşiktaş midfielder, Sinan Engin, has predicted that Fenerbahçe’s new striker Romelu Lukaku and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen might have a friendly rivalry in the Turkish Super Lig.

According to Engin, Lukaku and Osimhen had a feud in Naples during their time in the Italian Serie A.

He noted that the rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will also be a battle between Lukaku and Osimhen this season.

Speaking on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, Engin said, “Lukaku and Osimhen had a feud in Naples. We might see a friendly rivalry between these two in the derby.

“Lukaku said, ‘My whole job is to get past Osimhen.’ If he wasn’t injured, he would score over 20 goals.”

Turkey: ‘They had feud in Naples’ – Engin predicts what’ll happen to Osimhen, Lukaku

Rafiu Durosinmi scored for the second consecutive game as Genk rallied to beat Westerlo 3-2 in their Belgian Pro League clash on Saturday night.

The visitors took the lead through Dylan Ourega after seven minutes.

Genk defender Matte Smets put the ball into his own net to make it 2-0 for Westerlo four minutes later.

Durosinmi, however reduced the deficit for Genk from the penalty spot three minutes before the break.

Bryan Heynen equalised for the home team in the 43rd minute.

Durosinmi was replaced by Aaron Bibout in the 66th minute.

Bibout netted the winning goal for Genk 11 minutes from time.

Belgium: Durosinmi scores in Genk, Westerlo’s five-goal thriller

Bayern Munich midfielder, Jamal Musiala, collapsed during his team’s pre-season friendly with RB Leipzig on Saturday.

The match was being played under temperatures as high as 33 degrees.

Musiala appeared to have suffered from the heat during the closing stages.

The Germany international had entered the game in the second half and even scored the third goal for Bayern.

However, not long after getting the score sheet, Musiala appeared to be unsteady on his feet, something that was noticed by Saibari, who came to his aid.

Both Saibari and Joshua Kimmich managed to catch Musiala before he collapsed to the ground, gently lowering him down.

Medical staff were immediately on hand to provide treatment as teammates gathered round.

Musiala was subsequently able to rise to his feet and leave the pitch, accompanied by members of the Bayern medical staff, as he was replaced by Bara Sapoko Ndiaye.

Musiala collapses during Bayern Munich’s game with Leipzig

Algeria on Saturday claimed the bronze medal after beating Morocco in the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, third-place final.

Algeria won 3-2 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time.

Morocco started brightly and came close to opening the scoring in the 17th minute when Ibtissam Jraidi’s first-time effort struck the crossbar.

They eventually found the breakthrough nine minutes later, thanks to Kautar Azraf’s goal.

However, Algeria equalized in the 83rd minute after Melissa Bethi produced a brilliant through ball for Boussaha, who showed composure to tuck the ball past the goalkeeper.

The result earns Algeria a bronze medal and a podium finish at the WAFCON, while Morocco finishes fourth.

WAFCON 2026: Algeria claim bronze after beating Morocco

Charlton Athletic and Bolton Wanderers have been linked with a move for Wrexham goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, DAILY POST reports.

Okonkwo’s future is currently up in the air following Anthony Patterson’s arrival at Wrexham from Sunderland.

Patterson is set to become the Red Dragons’ new first-choice goalkeeper.

According to Sports Illustrated, it is expected that Okonkwo will leave Wrexham before the end of the current transfer window.

The Nigeria international initially joined Wrexham on loan from Arsenal in 2023.

The 24-year-old has made 108 league appearances for the club across the last three campaigns.

Okonkwo, who made 39 appearances for Wrexham last season, has one-year left on his contract with the Red Dragons.

He has been capped twice on the international scene by Nigeria.

Transfer: Charlton Athletic, Bolton Wanderers battle for Okonkwo

Niger Tornadoes have added five new players to their squad for the new season, DAILY POST reports.

The Ikon Allah Boys announced the players’ arrival on their X account.

Top on the list of the new signings is Moses Ibrahim Amatsaka, who joined from El-Kanemi Warriors.

Others are Alhassan Mohammad, Abba Yahaya, Badejo Mikel and Joseph Bulus. The quartet were signed from academies across Niger State.

Niger Tornadoes have lost some of their key players to other clubs.

The Minna club escaped relegation on the final day of last season.

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes bolster squad with five new players

Udinese head coach, Kosta Runjaic, has confirmed Maduka Okoye is available for the club’s Coppa Italia clash against Padova, DAILY POST reports.

Okoye sustained a shoulder injury during the Zebras’ pre-season preparation in Lienz, Austria.

The Nigeria international was initially expected to miss the start of the new season but has recovered from the injury.

The goalkeeper is in contention to face Padova tonight, according to Runjaic.

“Okoye and Unai Gomez are available. Goglichidze took a knock in training, nothing serious, but we’re evaluating him for tomorrow (today). Everyone else will be available except Zanoli and Chakvetadze,” Runjaic told the club’s official website.

The 26-year-old was one of the top performers for Udinese last season.

Okoye made 30 league appearances for the club providing one assist.

The former Sparta Rotterdam shot stopper also registered 10 clean sheets.

Coppa Italia: Okoye available for Udinese vs Padova — Runjaic

Galatasaray president, Dursun Özbek has said the club won’t entertain any offer for Victor Osimhen this summer, DAILY POST reports.

Osimhen has been linked with Premier League champions, Arsenal this summer.

The Gunners are reportedly willing to offer Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri as part of the deal.

Saudi club, Al-Hilal are also rumoured to be interested in the Nigeria international.

Özbek has, however, declared Galatasaray’s intention to hold on to their talismanic striker.

“What I said for Barış Alper Yılmaz, I am now saying more strongly for Osimhen. No matter how much money it is, I am not selling Osimhen,” he told 343 Digital as quoted by Habersarikirmizi.

Osimhen opened the new Turkish Super Lig season with a brace in Okan Buruk’s side’s 2-2 draw against Arca Çorum FK on Friday night.

Transfer: Galatasaray president, Özbek rules out Osimhen sale

Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has predicted how many more years Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo will keep playing football.

Evra and Ronaldo were teammates at Manchester United during their time together at Old Trafford in the past.

Evra, 45, retired from football in 2019, while Ronaldo, 41, while, is gearing up for another season with Al-Nassr.

Speaking to Heavy Sports, Evra said, “I never played with anybody else who was more professional than Cristiano. Training was at 10 a.m., and this guy was showing up at 8 a.m., practicing everything.

“I feel that Cristiano has a nice disease. He’s addicted to working hard and to pushing himself.

“And that is why I am not surprised by his longevity. He can still play for another one or two years, and I wouldn’t be surprised.”

Evra predicts how many more years Ronaldo will keep playing football