Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.

Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-backCeltic To Wrap Up Loan Deal For Super Eagles Defender’s Son

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.
Celtic To Wrap Up Loan Deal For Super Eagles Defender’s Son

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.

Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-back and in midfield, giving Celtic Celtic To Wrap Up Loan Deal For Super Eagles Defender’s Son

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.

Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-back and in midfield, giving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants. Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants.
Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-back and in midfield, giving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants. and in midfield, giving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants.

Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o has publicly defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, insisting the Swiss administrator has “not done anything wrong” and deserves another term at the helm of world football.

The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea striker believes Infantino’s leadership has transformed global football, particularly by creating more opportunities for smaller nations and boosting football development across Africa.

Speaking to CNN Sports, Eto’o argued that the recent scrutiny surrounding Infantino should be viewed in the context of the upcoming election rather than as a reflection of his leadership.

“He has not done anything wrong”

Eto’o made his position unmistakably clear when asked about the criticism directed at the FIFA president.

“I don’t think that President Gianni Infantino has done anything wrong,” Eto’o said.

The FECAFOOT president suggested that the timing of the criticism is closely linked to FIFA’s electoral cycle.

The four-time African Player of the Year credited Infantino with reshaping international football by expanding access to major tournaments.

Eto’o pointed to the FIFA World Cup’s expansion as one of the Swiss official’s most significant achievements.

He said, “President Gianni Infantino has changed football. He’s given opportunities to nations that didn’t have those opportunities to take part in the most beautiful tournament, the World Cup. He enabled smaller nations to get seats at these competitions.”

Beyond the expanded World Cup, Eto’o believes African football has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of Infantino’s presidency.

The former Cameroon captain praised FIFA’s support for national associations across the continent.

He added, “He has helped our continent. He’s helped our federations to develop much more quickly. We need to acknowledge that. We need to accept and recognise what he’s done, and we should support him for everything he’s done up to now.”

Infantino’s presidency has faced criticism from several football organisations, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation, particularly after a controversial proposal involving private investment in FIFA tournaments was eventually abandoned.

Despite that opposition, the FIFA president continues to enjoy strong backing from much of African football.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has already declared its support for Infantino’s re-election campaign, giving him a significant bloc of votes ahead of the next presidential contest.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to receive the full budget proposed for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with five months to the polls.

Report says the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, made the disclosure during an interview in Abuja.

“When asked if the commission had accessed the proposed budget of N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections five months to the polls, Eta-Messi said only part of the money had been released so far.” the report further mentioned.

“The Hon. Chairman had earlier stated that 60% of the funds for the 2027 General Election had been received by the commission. We are yet to receive the outstanding,” she said.

Section 3(3) of the Electoral Act 2026 provides that “The election funds due to the Commission for any general election shall be released to the commission not later than 6 months before the next general election.”

On the proposal by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan that funding for the commission should be drawn directly from the Federation Account, Eta-Messi said discussions are still ongoing.

“Engagements are still in process with regard to drawing from the Federation Account,” she stated.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna, also confirmed that the commission had received part of the 2027 election budget.

Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, 16th January 2027, while Governorship and State Assembly elections will hold on 6th February 2027.

The electoral body had proposed a total budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with substantial allocations meant for election operations, technology and capital expenditure.

Amupitan, while making a presentation before the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, noted that the budget was prepared in line with Section 3(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which mandates the commission to prepare its election budget at least one year before the general election.

He said the proposed budget was carefully structured under four major heads.

According to him, Election Operations Cost accounts for N375.75 billion, Election Administrative Cost would get N92.31 billion, Election Technology Cost gets N209.21 billion, and Election Capital Cost has N154.90 billion budgeted for it.

In addition, a miscellaneous provision of N41.01 billion brings the grand total to N873,778,401,602.08.

He clarified that the N873.778 billion required for the 2027 polls is separate from the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal, in which INEC plans to spend N171 billion on its operations, including the conduct of by-elections and off-cycle elections.

According to Prof. Amupitan, the projected election budget does not include a fresh proposal by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) seeking an increase in allowances for Corps members engaged as ad-hoc staff during elections.

In a tweet on the commission’s account on 28 July, 2026, the INEC Chairman called for constitutional and electoral reforms that would guarantee genuine financial autonomy for the electoral body.