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Director General Fatodu Holds Strategic Meeting with Lagos Sports Association Chairmen

The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu held a strategic meeting with Chairmen of Sports Associations to seek their support towards the development of sports in the state, and how to achieve the mission and vision of the Sports Commission in taking sports to the next level.

The meeting was held at the Sports Bar,Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Friday.

During the meeting, the Director General reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Sports Commission, under his leadership, to the welfare of athletes and steadfast support for sports stakeholders with the ultimate aim of positioning Lagos State as a global center of sporting excellence.

The gathering facilitated constructive discussions and knowledge exchange on critical issues, all aimed at accelerating sports development in Lagos state. It also laid the foundation for continued engagement and collaboration.

Fatodu said his administration will be active and inspire sporting activities that will engage the youth meaningfully.

Fatodu stressed that there will be a limit to fixation on particular sports, stating further that there will be a plethora of sporting activities to showcase that Lagos State is the sports hub in Nigeria.

“We need more coordination, direction and support across board for us to collaborate and partner to have sustainable and realistic sports development in Lagos State,” he said.

He also reiterated his commitment, readiness, and determination to achieve new, different, productive and sustainable achievements in the sporting history of Lagos State.

“Our determination is to grow raw talents who can continue to be the stars, who will win laurels in Lagos, Nigeria and at the global stage. Mr. Governor is devoting so much in terms of human resources and material resources to ensure that we have more development within our sporting ecosystem. So, there should be focus not just on growth we must now focus on retention of these talents.

“We can use our own capacity and ability to either export these talents for our economic growth or for more attention in terms of entertainment or changing the perspective generally in terms of what Lagos is contributing to the pool.”

While commending the role of the association chairmen in driving the wheel of sports development, he assured them that it will be a season of glory in different ways, from the perspective of improved welfare for athletes and robust support for all th sports associations.

The association chairmen unanimously pledged their unwavering support to the Lagos State Sports Commission to empower young talents through developmental programmes.

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G-Innovation Youngsters Hits Finland For Professional Football Careers

As the conveyor belts of the grassroots football factories gets lubricated, the products are gradually taking over the football shelves across the globe.

The latest talents are from the football factory of Lagos based non-league side, G-Innovation football club. The duo of Solomon Nwachuchuwu, a very energetic and attack-minded left-back and Israel Okienyi, a tall and highly rated goalkeeper have signed to join top premier league side AC Oulu in Finland.

The youngsters who were selected during a recently held football scouting tournament, brimmed with confidence as they departed Nigeria, expressing their desires and determination to make their grassroots club proud and of course, be good football ambassadors of Nigeria.

Speaking at their departure, President of G-Innovation FC, Chigozie Nwagwu, said he believes that the boys will shine and be worthy additions to their new team.

The youthful club owner added that his team, has a large pool of talented footballers who are equally ready for professional football.

Even as he went ahead to thanked his partners, particularly, Ude Dominic Egbukwu, the CEO of UDE Sports Agency, for the success achieved, so far.

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Spanish Giants Take Big Step In €60 million Rated Super Eagles Star Signing

Spanish Giants Take Big Step In €60 million Rated Ademola Lookman Pursuit

Barcelona, the Spanish LaLiga giant, has contacted the agent of Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman regarding a potential transfer this summer, according to Soccernet.ng.

Barcelona has been monitoring Lookman as a potential summer signing as they look to bolster their attack ahead of next season.

The Super Eagles star is expected to leave Atalanta summer. He has already attracted a lot of attention, and that is not a surprise, as he has contributed 50 goals and 24 assists in 115 appearances.

To get Lookman, Barcelona would have to outdo Juventus, Arsenal, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, and Nottingham Forest who are also interested in acquiring his services. Liverpool have also been reported to be in the mix.

Now, in a new development per Caught Offside, the Blaugrana have made a vital step to sign Lookman. Barcelona have contacted Lookman’s agent for a possible deal in the summer.

The Super Eagles star has a release clause of €60 million at Atalanta, and with the way that Barcelona have conducted their business for the last two years, they could still eke out the fee despite their financial challenges.

However, the wages could be the issue. Ademola Lookman currently earns just over €2 million per year at Atalanta. Currently, only four players make more than that at Barcelona. And the Spanish champions will be careful to keep their wage structure intact.

This might be an issue, as the other English clubs looking at Lookman could easily double or triple his wages. Moreover, since the 27-year-old grew up and played in England previously, he could have to favour a return there.

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Victor Osimhen: The €40M Transfer Race That’s Heating Up Europe

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Victor Osimhen is once again dominating headlines—this time, not just for his goal-scoring brilliance, but for a high-stakes transfer race drawing the eyes of Europe’s elite.

Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, the Nigerian striker has been unstoppable, notching 31 goals this season and leading his team to their first Turkish Cup final in six years. His latest masterclass—a clinical strike in a 5–1 demolition of Konyaspor—has sent scouts, fans, and football directors into a frenzy.

But what’s next for the Super Eagles talisman?

Manchester United’s Game-Changer?

According to multiple sources, including Goal and TeamTalk, Manchester United have already reached an “agreement in principle” with Osimhen for a summer move. The deal is rumored to cost between €30M and €40M—an absolute bargain for a player of his caliber.

United see him as a “transformational signing”—a potential fix for their long-standing striker crisis and a spark to reignite their Premier League and Champions League ambitions.

PSG, Chelsea Join the Race

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea aren’t far behind. With Kylian Mbappé heading to Real Madrid and Chelsea desperately needing firepower, Osimhen’s availability is turning heads. PSG is reportedly ready to go head-to-head with United for his signature, while Chelsea could swoop in with a late offer.

What This Means for the Market

Osimhen’s move—regardless of the destination—will reshape the 2025 summer transfer market. Clubs are on alert, agents are negotiating, and fans are watching every move.

He isn’t just a footballer; he’s a brand, a marketable figure, and a potential franchise centerpiece for any club smart enough to close the deal.

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