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Former Manchester United and Portugal winger, Nani, has officially retired from professional football at the age of 38. The veteran player, who recently featured for Portuguese side Estrela Amadora, played his final match on November 1 at Sporting Lisbon, the club where his career began. Announcing his retirement on social media, Nani said, “The time…
West Ham United has announced that forward Michail Antonio has successfully undergone surgery following a lower limb fracture sustained in a car accident on Saturday. The 34-year-old was rushed to a central London hospital, where he remains under medical observation. The club released a statement on Sunday confirming the procedure, stating: “West Ham United can…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has disclosed why his team failed to beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Guardiola watched as Man City played a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Daniel Munoz put the hosts in front before Erling Haaland equalised for the visitors before the break. Maxence Lacroix…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has apologized to Jose Mourinho over his recent comments on the Fenerbahce manager. Guardiola had made reference to his superior ‘six Premier League titles’ record won compared to the three English top-flight league titles Mourinho won during his time at Chelsea. After Guardiola’s comments, Mourinho admitted that…
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has won Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month award for November. Aina’s stunning strike in Forest’s 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground was voted by the club’s supporters as the best for the month. The 28-year-old fired an unstoppable left-footed strike into the…
Former Arsenal star, Tony Adams, has counted the club lucky to have escaped with their two goals during their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday. Adams said that Jurrien Timber and William Saliba were lucky to get away unpunished during their game against Manchester United. Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted that his former team will thrash Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners head into the match having won their last three fixtures across all competitions and scoring 13 goals in the process. Mikel Arteta’s men are now in second place on the table,…
Man United boss Ruben Amorim earned his first Premier League win with a 4-0 rout of Everton. Amorim stole the spotlight in Sunday’s early games by extending his unbeaten start with Man United to three matches. Man United were held to a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his first Premier League game last Sunday,…
Chelsea extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games as dismal winless streak of Aston Villa reached eight matches. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted this week that his young team are not title contenders in the first season of his rebuilding job. But they look capable of at least securing Champions…
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s 11, further cementing their status as two of Nigeria’s finest football talents. Ademola Lookman earned his FIFA nomination in the attackers’ category, where he will compete alongside football giants such as Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur’s…
Super-Eagles The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped eight places in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). FIFA published the most recent men’s rankings on its official website on Thursday. The three-time African champions, who were previously placed 36th, are currently in 44th place. The Super…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have begun arriving in Angers, France, ahead of their highly anticipated international friendly against Les Bleues on Saturday. This marks the second meeting between the two teams in a friendly match. Their first encounter on April 6, 2018, ended in a disappointing 8-0 defeat for the Falcons at Stade Marie-Marvingt…
Tesla and social media platform, X owner, Elon Musk, has congratulated football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, after the Portuguese netted twice in A-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League on Monday. Al-Nassr traveled to the Al Bayt Stadium on Monday for their fifth group game of the AFC Champions League. …
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has reacted to his former teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo netting a brace in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win at Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. Ronaldo also scored his team’s only goal in their 2-1 Saudi Pro League home defeat to Al-Qadisiyah at the weekend. After…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that his team’s Premier League title chances could be in jeopardy if they lose to Liverpool at Anfield next weekend. City suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, marking their fifth consecutive loss across all competitions and their third straight league…
Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho has denied reports suggesting a possible reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo at the Turkish club, following speculation that the two had discussed the matter over the phone. Mourinho, who previously managed Ronaldo at Real Madrid, where they secured the La Liga title in 2011-12 and a Copa del Rey victory the year…
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has said the players lose the ball too often. The 39-year-old was speaking ahead of his first official game in charge at Ipswich Town this Sunday. Amorim is set to implement his preferred 3-4-3 formation at Portman Road, despite having limited time on the training pitch…
Nigeria will tackle two North African teams, Tunisia and Algeria as well as Botswana in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer. The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly…
Galatasaray Deputy President Abdallah Kavukcu has boldly declared the club’s financial capability to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen or any other player of their choosing, according to Soccernet.ng. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli, has rapidly become a key player for the Turkish champions. The 25-year-old Super Eagles forward, sidelined from…
Galatasaray Deputy-President Abdallah Kavukcu has stated that the club has the power to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen or any other player they are interested in, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian hitman Osimhen has quickly become the poster boy for Galatasaray since his season-long loan transfer from Napoli. The 25-year-old striker was alienated from…
At just 22 months old, Tobenna Uchendu has captured the hearts of football enthusiasts around the world with his mesmerizing skills with the ball. The toddler’s ability to control the ball with such finesse and precision has drawn comparisons to the likes of Lionel Messi and Raheem Sterling. As Tobenna’s videos continue to…
Atalanta legend Papu Gómez has praised Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman for his insatiable hunger for goals, highlighting the player’s remarkable growth within the team. In an interview with Tutto Atalanta, Gómez expressed admiration for Lookman’s impressive form in both the previous and current seasons, noting that the Super Eagles star is a completely different player…
Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix signed for the Blues in a permanent deal for £45 million from Atletico Madrid in the summer. However, the 25-year-old has found it hard to break into Maresca’s starting XI. So…
The lineup of 24 countries for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete, with Mozambique claiming the final spot following a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, set to begin in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically have a place in the competition as the host nation….
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to conclude their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with an encounter against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Nigeria secured their spot in the AFCON tournament, set to take place in Morocco, after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their last outing. …
Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen has declared late Rashidi Yekini as Nigeria’s best striker regardless of whether he breaks or surpasses his goal-scoring record. Having scored 23 goals, the Galatasaray star is now 14 goals shy of the Super Eagles’ all-time goals record of the legendary Yekini, who netted 37. https://leadership.ng/forget-record-yekini-remains-nigerias-best-striker-osimhen/#:~:text=Super%20Eagles%20superstar%20Victor%20Osimhen,legendary%20Yekini%2C%20who%20netted%2037. However, reacting…
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has identified Ivory Coast, Morocco, Mali, and Senegal as the four teams to watch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. https://dailypost.ng/?p=1143291 The Nigerian international, who came on as a second-half substitute in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin last week Thursday, stated this in a chat with the Football…
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been ruled out of Nigeria’s final Group C qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Rwanda. Aina was released to return to his club after sustaining a minor injury during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Benin Republic on Thursday. The 27-year-old started the match but was substituted…
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has excused first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from the squad for Monday’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed Nwabali’s absence, stating, “He has been excused from the game. However, he will attend the match to support…
Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface has voiced his disappointment over being excluded from the nominees for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled a 10-man shortlist for the prestigious award last month, featuring Boniface’s compatriots Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong. However, the 23-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker, who…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed his deep admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, hailing the Portuguese superstar’s dedication and work ethic throughout his career. In an interview with Liverpool’s official YouTube channel, Salah reflected on the players who influenced him during his formative years, naming Ronaldo, alongside other footballing icons, as his role models. “I’ve always…
