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Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to part ways with the club and no longer wishes to represent Napoli. Despite strong interest from Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli during the transfer window, a move for Osimhen did not materialize before the deadline. As…
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to face off in what is arguably the biggest fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams, with their historic rivalry and massive fanbases, always deliver intense and fiercely competitive matches. Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, but Manchester United, under their current management, are…
Chelsea are gearing up to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, making this fixture one to watch. Chelsea, with a new-look squad and high expectations under their current manager, are hoping to secure…
Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opener at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. The Flying Antelopes, who won their eighth league title just 68 days earlier, struggled to break down the resilient El Kanemi Warriors, the current Federation Cup champions, in…
Arsenal director of football, Edu Gasper, has admitted the club did not plan to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. The Gunners completed a deadline-day loan deal for Sterling on Friday night. Edu, speaking after the deal was confirmed, said the 29-year-old was a market opportunity they took. He said: “Well to…
Chelsea have qualified for the UEFA Conference League group stage, despite a 2-1 defeat at Servette on Thursday. The Blues travelled for the second leg of the play-off tie with a 2-0 advantage. They extended that lead on aggregate after Christopher Nkunku converted an early penalty in Switzerland. The hosts, however, fought back with goals…
Veteran Portuguese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed why he cried after missing a penalty at Euro 2024. Ronaldo was inconsolable after missing a 105th-minute penalty against Slovenia in the Round of 16 of the Euro 2024 in Germany. But that did not stop Portugal from advancing to the quarter-finals of the competition…
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, is confident his side will beat the Super Eagles again. The Cheetahs will be up against the Super Eagles in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, September 7. Rohr’s side defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in…
Early Thursday, the X (formerly Twitter) account of French football star Kylian Mbappe was hacked, resulting in a series of controversial tweets that have since been deleted but continue to stir reactions across the platform. Among the inflammatory posts, one tweet hinted at a possible transfer to Manchester United in 2028, a surprising…
Arsenal has secured the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth up to £31.6 million. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Arsenal will pay an initial £27.4 million, with an additional £4.2 million in potential add-ons. Merino, who was part of…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has given the green light for Hannibal Mejbri to join Burnley. Mejbri will join the recently-relegated side on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The Tunisian international has been deemed surplus to requirements by Ten Hag. The midfielder signed for the Red Devils…
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has claimed it would be difficult for him to become a manager when he retires from football. Ronaldo has won almost everything in the game, including five Ballon d’Or awards. The 39-year-old who has played for top clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United is coming…
At least two Manchester City players could leave Pep Guardiola’s side before transfer deadline day. City have agreed a £21.2m (€25m) deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal to sign Joao Cancelo. The Premier League champions are also aware of interest from Atletico Madrid in Matheus Nunes. There has been no…
Alex Iwobi has said the Super Eagles are determined to secure a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place in the competition against Benin Republic next month. The encounter with the Cheetahs will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday,…
Napoli have agreed to a deal with Manchester United for midfielder Scott McTominay. The fee is understood to be worth €30m plus a significant sell-on. Once personal terms are agreed, it will be up to McTominay to decide if he wants to go. If all goes through, the transfer will…
Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick as Chelsea crushed Wolves 6-2 to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as Blues boss, while Newcastle rescued a controversial 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Maresca suffered a 2-0 loss against Manchester City last weekend in his first game since arriving from Leicester to replace…
Liverpool are finding Brentford to be tough opposition recently. The Reds have struggled to dominate in their meetings, with Brentford causing problems in both attack and defense. Brentford have shown resilience, making it difficult for Liverpool to break them down in recent encounters. Additionally, Liverpool face the challenge of balancing their squad ahead of crucial…
CHELSEA hate playing Wolves at the moment. The Blues have won just one of their past eight games against the Midlands side. Wolves have won the past three and are unbeaten in their last four games against Chelsea at Molineux. Of course, Chelsea also have the distraction of trying to trim the squad with some…
Barcelona secured a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, continuing their strong start to the La Liga season. After opening with a victory over Valencia, the Catalan giants aimed for another triumph, especially after rivals Real Madrid dropped points. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barcelona, finding the net with a deflected shot off Yeray. Robert…
Fulham claimed their first victory of the 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Smith Rowe, a summer acquisition from Arsenal, opened the scoring for Fulham in the 18th minute, marking his first goal for the…
Brighton handed Manchester United a shocking defeat with a last-gasp goal from Joao Pedro in the 95th minute, securing a dramatic 2-1 win and continuing their unbeaten start to the season. Manchester United believed they had secured victory when Alejandro Garnacho slotted home Bruno Fernandes’ low cross with just 18 minutes left on the clock….
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said he wants a quick resolution to their legal battle with the Premier League. The champions have been charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules. It has already been confirmed that City’s case in front of an independent panel will begin next…
Fulham have completed the signing of central defender Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £30 million. The 28-year-old Denmark international had been on Fulham’s radar throughout the summer, with the club initially seeing an offer turned down as Crystal Palace held out for a price closer to £40 million….
Chelsea team manager, Enzo Maresca, has demanded more consistency from Noni Madueke following their 2-0 win over Servette in their UEFA Conference League play-off. Madueke came off the bench to score the second goal after Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Maresca has now told reporters that he likes Madueke as a…
Chelsea team manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted he was “worried” about the last 10 minutes of their 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off. The Blues scored twice in the second half of the game at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke. Speaking…
Yann Sommer, a key figure in the Swiss national team since 2012, has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable career characterized by outstanding performances and steadfast commitment. The Swiss Football Association made the announcement on Monday through a statement on its official website. In his statement, Sommer shared his decision to step…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has voiced his frustration with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), urging government intervention if the body fails to address ongoing issues. Mikel, who has been outspoken about the state of Nigerian football, did not hold back in his criticism, pointing out instances where he had to step in…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has said that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo will be “a superstar”. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher admitted he enjoys watching the England midfielder play. Mainoo enjoyed a breakout season under Erik ten Hag last year. The 19-year-old was also called up for Euro 2024, where the Three Lions lost in the…
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’ with training centers in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The football academy is aimed at creating an environment where the next generation of African players can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and…
Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the club amid the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the Nigerian forward. Osimhen, the 25-year-old African Footballer of the Year, has been at the center of intense speculation in recent weeks. Despite signing a contract extension with Napoli, which includes…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has decided to return to his preferred 4-3-3 formation for the upcoming season, as reported by AS. The Italian coach plans to feature an attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior. There were initial speculations that Rodrygo might be the odd one out with the arrival of…
