Chelsea are reported by not revisiting their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January, according to The Athletic. Despite this, the club is expected to remain active in the transfer market as they continue to refine their squad under Enzo Maresca.

The report suggests that Raheem Sterling is unlikely to be recalled from his loan spell at Arsenal, while players such as Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell do not appear to have significant roles in Maresca’s plans moving forward.

The situation surrounding young Spanish striker Marc Guiu remains unclear. Maresca has reportedly expressed a desire to retain the promising forward, but Guiu himself might prefer a loan move to secure more playing time and further his development.

With the January transfer window approaching, Chelsea’s plans will likely hinge on balancing squad depth with opportunities for young talents, as Maresca continues to shape the team to his vision.

Enyimba Football Club have officially announced the departure of its head coach, Yemi Olarenwaju, effective immediately.

In a short statement on their X page, the People’s Elephant expressed their gratitude to Coach Olarenwaju for his services and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

“Enyimba FC can confirm that it has parted ways with head coach Yemi Olarenwaju.

“The club thanks Coach Olarenwaju for his services and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.” The club wrote.

Coach Olarenwaju’s tenure at Enyimba began in September 2022, when he was appointed as assistant coach to Finidi George.

During their time together, the duo led Enyimba to a record-extending 9th Nigeria Premier League title.

Following Finidi George’s resignation in May 2024, Coach Olarenwaju took over as interim head coach, leading the team until the end of the season.

He was subsequently confirmed as the permanent head coach in August 2024.

The club’s decision to part ways with Coach Olarenwaju marks the end of his tenure at Enyimba.

In the past weeks, Enyimba have endured a rough patch; winless in eight matches after a solitary point against Plateau United in Jos, marking their longest streak without a victory in 20 years.

The search for a new head coach for the two-time African champions has effectively commenced.

Kwara State Police Command at the weekend foiled a well-orchestrated kidnap in Oke-Ero local government area of the state.

The victims, who were forcefully abducted by armed assailants on their way to a wedding programme in Kogi State, were rescued in a joint operation involving the Police and the Oke-Ero Local Government Security Initiative personnel.

According to a police source, the rescue team acted on credible intelligence and the support of local informants who joined the security operatives at the suspects’ hideout in the Idofin-Igbana area.

“On sighting the security team, the six kidnappers in military uniforms, engaged the operatives in a gun battle but we were able to overpower them,” the source said.

Confirming the incident, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi said: “The suspects fled the scene with various degrees of injuries, abandoning their captives in the process,” adding that the rescued victims were 13.

She said: “The rescued victims includes three females and ten males from various locations, including Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero LGA, Ilorin, Ogbomoso, and a group of trailer drivers en route Kogi State.

“While two victims sustained minor gunshot injuries, all victims were immediately provided with medical care at a nearby hospital, stabilized, and subsequently reunited with their families.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, commended the resilience and swift response of the operatives and gratitude to the locales for the timely provision of credible information.

He assured the public of the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against criminality in all forms, urging them to explore the command’s emergency hotlines 07032069501 or 08125275046.