Brown Ideye, a former Super Eagles striker and Africa Cup of Nations champion, has criticised Enyimba of the Nigerian Premier Football League

for what he called subpar welfare and irregular incentive payments during his brief time there.

The 36-year-old veteran, who joined Enyimba in December 2024, revealed his profound dissatisfaction with the way players are treated,

especially with regard to daily allowances and match bonuses, in an interview with the Bet9ja Home Turf podcast.

According to Ideye, players at Enyimba are paid as little as N7,000 or N8,000 per day during away matches, with no fixed rate or structured allowance plan in place.

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“At Enyimba, we were receiving N7,000 a day. Sometimes N8,000. It’s not even stable. One day it’s N7k, another day N8k,” Ideye said.

He explained that the amount is typically sent to the team captain, who then distributes it to players during trips for away games. The payments, he said, do not cover meals or essentials.

“If we had a game on Sunday and travelled on Friday, they’d pay N7,000 for Friday and Saturday, but on match day, Sunday, you’re on your own. No allowance.”

Brown Ideye Continues To Drag Enyimba Over Poor Treatment Of Players

The former Olympiacos and Dynamo Kyiv forward, who also played in England for West Bromwich Albion, said the situation is further compounded by Enyimba’s practice of delaying match bonuses until the end of the season, instead of paying them after each game or monthly.

“The worst part is you don’t get your match bonus weekly or monthly. They accumulate it and give you at the end of the season,” he lamented.

Ideye revealed that even the match bonuses were irregular and subject to arbitrary decisions by club officials.

“It depends on what the captain, chairman or director agree on before the season. There is no fixed structure. If it’s a game they really want to win, they may raise it to N30k or N40k. But on average, it’s N15k, sometimes N10k.”

He also noted that players who are not selected for matches receive even less, around N5,000, as a token bonus.

The striker, who helped Nigeria lift the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and has played in top-flight leagues across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, criticised the systemic issues in Nigerian club football and called for improved standards in player welfare.

“When I got there, that’s what I met on ground. I couldn’t believe it,” he added.

Brown ideye has also reacted to comments that He is rich and shouldn’t be asking Enyimba for money

“Because I get money, I should not ask for the one I worked for? Please pay me and the players last season’s match bonuses. @EnyimbaFC, the season ended in May, till now nothing. Next season will start next month,” Ideye wrote.

A complete deal has been struck between Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray, and Napoli for the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen.

With 37 goals and eight assists in 41 games during his 2024–2025 loan, the Nigerian striker made an impression

and will now be a permanent member of Okan Buruk’s team.

Osimhen has a €75 million release clause that Galatasaray will pay, with €40 million up front and the rest €35 million due at the end of 2026.

Napoli will also keep its 10% sell-on clause and get bonuses totalling €5 million.

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An “anti-Serie A clause” in the contract prohibits Osimhen from signing a contract with a direct Serie A opponent for the next two years.

Fans Excited As Osimhen Gets To Spend The Next 2yrs With Turkish Club, Galatasaray

Osimhen will now continue where he left off with Galatasaray during his loan-spell last season,

where the Nigerian star striker flourished as he scored 26 goals and 5 assists in the Turkish Super League.

Meanwhile, recall that there have been back and forth between Osimhen and his former team, Napoli

Which lead to the player being benched frequently while still with Napoli

One thing that could be pointed to have caused  the fall out was racial discrimination, and constant blame on Osimhen anything the team lost

Although there reportedly were other reasons as to why the club treated the Nigerian player poorly

With just 2yrs left in his deal with Napoli, we can say it ended well for Osimhen, as he gets to play in where he is loved and heavily celebrated.

Although we hear that it’s always been the Player’s wish to play for an European club,

we guess that dream will be on hold for now, Atleast for the next 2yrs

Congratulations to Osimhen and the thousands of Galatasaray fans.

We look forward to another great season

Former Super Eagles coach Monday Sinclair has passed on at the age of 88.

In a short message circulated via social media, the Sinclair family said he died on July 17th.

“With total submission to the will of God, the Sinclair family announces the passing of our father, Coach Monday Sinclair, who passed away at about 3:15 p.m. this afternoon. We pray that God grants his soul eternal life,” Monday Sinclair family stated.

Sinclair, a respected figure in Nigerian football circles, is remembered both for his exploits on the pitch in the 1960s and his contributions on the sidelines as a coach and grassroots developer of talent.

Born in the pre-independence era, Sinclair made his debut for the Nigerian national team on February 27, 1963, during a Kwame Nkrumah Cup clash in Accra. In the match, the Green Eagles (as they were then called) suffered a 4–0 defeat to Senegal.

Despite the heavy loss, Sinclair would go on to become one of the key players in Nigeria’s football development during the formative years of international competition.

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He returned to the national spotlight decades later when he was appointed interim coach of the Super Eagles in 1997 following the departure of French tactician Philippe Troussier.

Though his tenure was short-lived and low-profile, Sinclair led the team through friendly matches in Tunisia and Zambia, with striker Kenneth Zeigbo emerging as a standout performer under his guidance.

Beyond the national team, Sinclair was revered as a grassroots coach and a relentless talent scout. His coaching philosophy emphasized free-flowing football and player development—an approach that saw him nurture several stars who would later shine in both domestic and international arenas.

Tributes have continued to pour in across social media and from football administrators, former players, and fans who remember Sinclair as a passionate mentor, a football purist, and a quiet but effective force in Nigeria’s football history.

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and media officer Idah Peterside said Sinclair was the exponent of Jogo bonito football in Nigeria.

Peterside, in his tribute, recalled that Sinclair gave him his first professional break at the now-defunct Sharks FC of Port Harcourt—a gesture he said launched Peterside’s journey to national prominence.

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family in the coming days.

After an altercation with Chelsea forward João Pedro on the field marred the end of Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final, Luis Enrique, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, could be subject to a time-based coaching ban.

The game took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Chelsea emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 victory,

becoming the first winners under the new tournament structure.

Late in the game, tensions increased even though Chelsea controlled with two goals from Cole Palmer and another from João Pedro.

After PSG midfielder João Neves was sent off for yanking Marc Cucurella’s hair,

more than 20 players and personnel from both teams got into a furious altercation.

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Luis Enrique seemed to strike Pedro’s face during the confusion that ensued after the final whistle,

Further causing the Chelsea star to tumble.

Furthermore, video footage and eyewitness reports indicated that Enrique slapped Pedro on the side of the head after the two confronted each other.

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The incident quickly escalated, drawing in players and staff in a mass brawl.

Enrique was later seen telling his staff, “I’m stupid. [Pedro]’s standing there, he pushes me, I touch him and he throws himself,” as quoted by SPORT.

Meanwhile, Speaking at a post-match press conference, Enrique denied any malicious intent and insisted he was trying to defuse the situation.

“What happened at the end of the match was a situation that everyone could have avoided,” he said.

“I tried to separate the players. There was a lot of tension, everyone pushed and shoved. These are situations we should all avoid.”

The PSG manager’s explanation was also echoed by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who defended Enrique’s character.

“We have the most disciplined and respectful coach in the world. He went to separate the ball and got pushed.

You have to have respect for your coaches, too,” Al-Khelaifi said.

Nevertheless, it looks like disciplinary action is about to happen.

Although PSG won’t be playing under FIFA’s control again until the InterContinental Cup in December,

officials are apparently considering a time-based penalty, so FIFA cannot issue match-specific penalties.

Enrique would be barred from training and matchday responsibilities for a predetermined amount of time as a result.

On Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Chelsea shocked everyone by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final.

And Cole Palmer, the hero of the Blues, was the driving force behind the English Premier League team’s second Club World Cup championship in its illustrious history—the first since 2021.

Palmer netted an early brace with two almost identical goals just eight minutes apart midway through the first half.

To the joy of Chelsea supporters who were searching for a way to cool off, the 23-year-old performed his trademark “cold” celebration at MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey heat.

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With the exception of their 1-0 loss to Botafogo in the group stage, which was their lone defeat of the competition going into the final,

it had seemed as though European champions PSG had almost controlled the CWC.

However, as the day went on Sunday, the French side’s situation deteriorated more.

João Pedro then scored his third goal of the competition in the 43rd minute

while making his second appearance for the Blues following a move from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Chelsea further maintained their effort throughout the second half, holding PSG in check as they easily won, despite a slowdown in goal scoring.

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Meanwhile, João Neves, a midfielder, was sent off for yanking Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella’s hair,

leaving Les Parisiens with ten players for the end of the game.

Chelsea players in ‘World Champions’ and number 25 uniforms hurried onto the pitch to celebrate the trophy when the referee blew the whistle for full time.

The CWC victory caps off an impressive season for the London-based club, who takes home its second trophy of the season.

The Blues clinched UEFA Champions League berth for next season after finishing fourth in the EPL

and a 4-1 win over LaLiga side Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final in May.

Cole Palmer also finishes the season with an impressive 18 goals just two years after joining the club from Manchester City.

The forward called it a “great feeling” to win the tournament, while commending Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca for his leadership.

“The gaffer put a great game plan out,” Palmer told FIFA after the game. “He knew where there would space and tried to free me up as much as possible.

I just had to repay him and score some goals. He [Maresca] is building something special. I feel we’re going in the right direction.“

The Italian 45-year-old Maresca, who joined the Blues from Leiceister City this season, gave credit to his players for the win.

“I have no words for the players,” Maresca said. “For me, we won the game in the first ten minutes. We set the tempo, we knew the way we wanted to play.

Today we found a position for Cole [Palmer] where there was more space to attack. The effort from all the players has been fantastic.”

Big big congratulations to Chelsea and all her fans! This was a win of the century

For tax violation, a Spanish court has sentenced Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti to a year in prison; however, he will not be imprisoned.

The former manager of Chelsea and Everton was charged with not paying 1 million euros (£830,000) in taxes on his wages

during his first stint as Real Madrid’s manager, which lasted from 2013 to 2015.

He must now pay a fine of 386,361.93 euros (£333,045.92), but he will not be imprisoned.

Recall that 66-year-old Carlos Ancelotti left Real Madrid at the close of the last campaign to take the Brazil position.

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Under Spanish law, any sentence under two years for a non-violent crime

rarely requires a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time.

Earlier this year, Ancelotti said he “never thought about committing fraud” as he testified in court.

Ancelotti said he was offered a net salary of 6m euros (£5.1m) by Real

and that he left the structure of it to his financial advisers.

“I thought it was quite normal because at that time all the players and the previous coach had [done the same],” he said.

Star footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo have come under heavy criticism after He missed Diogo Jota’s burial due of personal reasons

With the video of him vacationing in a Yatch with his partner, it seems like his reasons for not showing up are indeed personal

Jota, 28, and his brother, Andre Silva, 25, were k!lled when their car crashed last week in northern Spain.

The pair were laid to rest at Gondomar cemetery in Portugal on Saturday afternoon,

with many of Jota’s Portuguese international team-mates paying their respects to the forward.

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However, the Portugal captain was not one of them, and it’s believed that he decided not to go to the funeral

due to previous tragedies that he has suffered in his life.

However, A day after the Diogo Jota’s funeral, Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured holidaying on a yacht in Mallorca with Georgina Rodriguez.

The 40-year-old was on the yacht when many anticipated him to fly to Gondomar,

a municipality close to Porto, according to Portuguese media.

The Portuguese publication Record also claims that Ronaldo might have chosen not to go

because of the sensitive nature of his father’s death, Jose Diniz Aveiro,

who passed away in September 2005 when Ronaldo was only 20 years old.

Possible Reason Why Cristiano Ronaldo Didn’t Attend Diogo Jota’s Funeral

Ronaldo was shocked to hear of Jota’s passing, but it is said that he did not make the journey

as he did not wish for his presence to overshadow the importance of people paying their respects to Jota and his brother.

See Photos from his Yatch vacation below:

Meanwhile some fans are not buying the excuse, as many feel Ronaldo showing up to pay His last respect was the best he could do to honor Jota

Let’s sample some comments below:

which one be you didn’t go to Jotas burial because you didn’t want your presence to overshadow every other person there,

where you are now is your presence not overshadowing?

Don’t you go for events? Just say you were relaxing and couldn’t make it

Another commenter wrote;

Average worst footballer, he was always jealous Jota was a better player than Penaldo! Pussy nigga tap in mechant

However, fans of the player believes his not showing up is not a big deal, as Ronaldo must have personally reached out to the family

HIS PRESENCE WONT RESURRECT THE MAN, HE HAS HIS REASON HE SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE

he has paid his respects and that is alright, must he attend, abi did he kill anybody?

He has said that he did not want to go there and have attention focused on him

instead of on the brothers and the grieving family because like it or not, people crowd around him wherever he goes.

I am sure he had a conversation with the family and they understand. Make una rest abeg.

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly turned down a bid from Galatasaray, a Turkish team

willing to activate his €75 million release clause and pay a generous salary package.

Osimhen’s decision, which was originally announced by Gazzetta dello Sport

and subsequently published by other European publications, indicates that he is still focused on a possible transfer to the English Premier League,

where he is rumoured to have had long-held playing aspirations.

“There is no agreement between his desires and reality,” the Gazzetta report noted,

referencing Osimhen’s preference for the Premier League over other options currently available to him.

Meanwhile, recall that the 26-year-old forward recently completed a high-scoring loan spell at Galatasaray,

netting 37 goals across competitions.

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Despite his prolific form, Napoli have no interest in reintegrating him into the squad ahead of the new season.

The Serie A side is reportedly waiting for formal offers from clubs outside Italy.

There are also reports that Manchester United still have eyes for Osimhen

The People’s Person claims that although Osimhen’s annual wage demand of €12 million is still a significant obstacle, the Premier League team still views him as a serious transfer target.

Despite their failure to qualify for European events next season, United may still be interested in Osimhen, according to reports from Corriere del Mezzogiorno.

Al-Hilal, a Saudi Pro League team, has also reportedly made a contract offer for €40 million annually.

Il Napolista claims that Osimhen has not yet agreed, with insiders saying he is still intent on obtaining a transfer to England.

A key component of any possible trade is still Napoli’s €75 million release clause, which is in effect until July 15.

Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has passed on.

Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 61 years old.

Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Rufai’s death comes on a day the world of football is mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Jota died in a car crash in Spain earlier in the day, alongside his brother.

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His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life.

The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the incident on Thursday, confirming that Jota died at the scene of the accident.

Born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Portugal, Jota rose through the football ranks with determination and flair, earning respect across Europe for his explosive performances and versatility in attack.

The right-footed attacker, who could also play as a left or right winger, began his professional journey in Portugal before gaining international acclaim.

Jota joined Liverpool FC on September 19, 2020, from Wolverhampton Wanderers and became a crucial part of the Reds’ attacking options.

As of May 2025, his market value stood at €40 million, peaking at €60 million in December 2021. He extended his Liverpool contract in August 2022, which was due to expire in 2027.

During his career, Jota amassed 398 club appearances across major competitions, scoring 136 goals and providing 66 assists.

He played 190 Premier League matches, scoring 63 goals and registering 24 assists.

His goal-scoring prowess was also seen in the UEFA Champions League (6 goals), Europa League (9 goals), and domestic cups.

The striker had just recently gotten married on June 28 to his partner, Rute Cardoso.

Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool and Portugal, and his brother, André Silva, was killed in a car accident close to Zamora, Spain, early on Thursday morning,

This was reported by the Civil Guard through the Associated Press. He was 28 years old.

The sad passing was also confirmed by Liverpool Football Club, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF),

and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.

Diogo’s death is coming only a few weeks after Jota wed Rute Cardoso, his long-time companion,

with whom he had three kids.

Jota Diogo and his brother were discovered dead after their car skidded off a road

close to the city in western Spain, according to confirmation from Spain’s Civil Guard given to The Associated Press.

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Meanwhile, A Civil Guard spokesperson told ESPN that they believe the car lost control after a tire blew out.

The Spanish Civil Guard is one of the two national law enforcement agencies of Spain. And are a separate organisation to the police.

They said they are investigating the cause of the incident. They said there were no other vehicles involved.

Furthermore, the Provincial Zamora Council, a local government body who first reported the accident, said that the car caught fire.

Jota, whose full name was Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, made 182 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Wolves in 2020.

He lifted the Premier League title in May, having previously won the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups in his five years at the club.

“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,” the club said in a statement.

“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this timeand request the privacy of Diogo and Andrés family, friends,

teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.

“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”

Rest on Diogo Jota, you will surely be missed!