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Manager Jose Mourinho has revealed his choice for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. In an interview with TNT Sport, Mourinho discussed various topics about the upcoming European Championship, which kicks off this weekend. During the quickfire session, the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager predicted that Portugal would win the Euros, with England finishing as…
Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth-placed finish…
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin…
The Super Eagles are set to face Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday, in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Led by coach Finidi George, the Nigerian team aims to recover from their recent 1-1 draw against South Africa in Uyo last Friday. The Super Eagles have yet to secure…
Five teams have earned promotion from the Nationwide League One (NLO) to the Nigeria National League (NNL), DAILY POST reports. The promoted teams are Basira FC, Barau FC, Magic Stars, Igbajo United, and Emalex FC. Basira FC secured their promotion by defeating Family Worship FC 4-3 on penalties in their playoff match at the New…
A crucial Nigeria Premier Football league, derby between hosts Rangers and visiting Enyimba, was disrupted on Sunday after Rangers were awarded a late penalty and players of Enyimba staged a walk-out. The top-of-the-table encounter tagged “Oriental Derby”, in the country’s elite division attracted a sold-out crowd to Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The game was…
Today, the Super Eagles will be looking to record their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series when they take on Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are yet to record a victory in Group C after three rounds of matches. The West Africans started their campaign with a disappointing 1-1 home draw…
Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick showcased his exceptional talent in a thrilling match against Mexico, securing a 3-2 victory for Brazil with a stoppage-time header in a preparatory friendly ahead of the Copa America. Endrick, just 17 years old, netted his third goal in as many appearances for the national team, heading in a cross from…
Manchester City are ready to offer Phil Foden a new contract worth a stunning £375,000-a-week, according to the UK Sun. Foden stepped up as City’s main creative outlet last season, as Kevin De Bruyne missed a chunk of the campaign with injury. The 24-year-old finished with 19 Premier League goals and provided eight assists, as…
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has extended his contract by one year, ensuring his stay with the Premier League champions until the end of the 2025-26 season. Ortega, 31, joined Manchester City in 2022 from German side Arminia Bielefeld. Last season, he made nine Premier League appearances and started in the FA Cup final against…
The Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George was not happy that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not available during his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles were denied a clear penalty when goal hero, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was hacked down inside the box in…
The Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has backed Germany to win this summer’s Euro 2024. Kroos will retire after representing Die Mannschaft on home soil this summer. The 34-year-old told German outlet Kicker; “We can hold our own against any opponent. “The countdown is on and I want to play these last games [of…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Coach Finidi George opted to start Southampton forward, Paul Onuachu to lead the lines instead of Victor bOnifcae of Bayern Leverkusen, with another surprise inclusion in the likes of Fisayo Dele-Basiru…
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has named his starting line-up for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. As expected, Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will start in goal ahead of the duo of Maduka Okoye and Olorunleke Ojo. Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey will operate from the right…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged the new Chelsea manager that he needs to bring in two “world class” centre-backs this summer. Maresca is on the verge of making Tosin Adarabioyo his first signing. Adarabioyo arrives at Stamford Bridge as a free agent from Fulham. But Mikel Obi believes his former club…
The Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, confirmed on Tuesday that the stranded Super Eagles players in Lagos and Abuja have arrived in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, for their World Cup qualifiers. According to Olajire, some Super Eagles players faced difficulties joining the rest of the team in…
Spanish giants, Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The France international penned a five-year contract with Real Madrid after several years of speculation suggesting a move was imminent during the previous two summers. Mbappe ultimately committed his future to PSG following the departure of fellow…
Cole Palmer scored his first England goal as the Chelsea forward’s penalty inspired a 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Monday’s Euro 2024 warm-up. Palmer marked his maiden start for the Three Lions with a clinical spot-kick in the second half at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. In only his third England appearance, the 22-year-old…
Arsenal has confirmed that 22 players will depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts this summer. In a statement released on its website on Monday, the Premier League club detailed the list of departing players, which includes three members of the women’s team. Among the notable names leaving are Vivianne Miedema, the Women’s…
Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Saturday to win the UEFA Champions League at the Wembley Stadium. With this feat, Real Madrid has now won the UEFA Champions League a record 15 times, with their last victory in the 2021-2022 season but Dortmund secured their only Champions League title in 1997. Real…
Two-time Champions League-winning Jose Mourinho will be the new coach of Turkish club Fenerbahce, he announced on Saturday. The Portuguese coach, who won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan, has not worked since he was sacked by Italian Serie A side Roma in January. He has also managed Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players the Champions League final is the most “dangerous” game in football on the eve of their clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. The Italian, who has won the competition as a coach a record four times, said Los Blancos were afraid the trophy could escape them. Madrid,…
Men’s Quarter-Final Fixtures – EFCC FC (FCT) vs. Kebbi United (Kebbi) – Kano – 05/06/24 – 4 PM– El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) vs. Inter Lagos (Lagos) – FCT-Bwari – 05/06/24 – 4 PM– Abia Warriors (Abia) vs. Sokoto United (Sokoto) – FCT-Goal Project – 05/06/24 – 4 PM– Sunshine Stars (Ondo) vs. Kano Pillars (Kano) –…
UEFA has named Asisat Oshoala’s strike in Barcelona’s game against Benfica as the Goal of the 2023/24 Season in the Women’s Champions League. Oshoala netted the last goal with a stunning bicycle kick in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Benfica in their opening group game en route to the Catalans claiming the Champions League for…
UEFA and FIFA were wrong to ban clubs from joining the breakaway European Super League, a Spanish court has ruled. Madrid’s commercial court said the European and world governing bodies were practising anti-competitive behaviour and abusing their dominant position. However, UEFA says the ruling is not an endorsement of the ESL or backing of any…
Outgoing Barcelona boss Xavi says his successor will “suffer” in the role. The Spaniard, 44, was sacked before taking charge of their final game of the season – a 2-1 win over Sevilla. Former Germany and Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick is set to replace him. Xavi, who was under contract until 2025, said he…
Anthony Martial has confirmed that he will leave Manchester United this summer after nine years. Martial’s contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 campaign and having not agreed on an extension, he has announced that he will be departing. In an open letter to supporters on social media on Monday evening, May 27, he…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has taken full responsibility for their 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup final to Manchester United on Saturday. Guardiola admits his game plan in the first half “was not good”. City were looking to complete a double Double this season, after winning the Premier League for the fourth time in…
Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1 to win its 13th FA Cup title and continued to cut Arsenal’s lead (14 titles) in becoming the most successful team in the tournament. Following is the list of FA Cup titles won by Manchester United. Season 1908-09 1947-48 1962-63 1976-77 1982-83 1984-85 1989-90 1993-94 1995-96 1998-99 2003-04 2015-16…
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