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European football expert, Andy Brassell has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and named Bernardo Silva as Portugal’s best player. Silva currently plays for Manchester City, while Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr. Speaking to talkSPORT, Brassell said: “Roberto Martinez does have options. But there is so much quality in that Portuguese squad, I think people understand if he takes…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has showered accolades on Ukraine’s national football team for qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament after coming from behind to beat Iceland on Tuesday. Chelsea’s winger, Mykhailo Mudryk scored the winner for the war-devasted European country in a match that ended 2-1 at the Tarczynski Arena in Wrocław, Poland. Ukraine trailed…
Victor Osimhen is set to recover in time for Napoli’s Serie A home clash against Atalanta this. Nigeria didn’t feature in Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Inter Milan before the international break due to fitness concerns. Osimhen also pulled out of Nigeria’s squad for the friendlies against Ghana and Mali in a bid to regain full…
Coach Randy Waldrum has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside 19 other players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa in April. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, Head of NFF’s Communications Department on Monday, Waldrum also invited Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley Plumptre and veteran…
Raheem Sterling urged Nigerian youngster Hafiz Ibrahim to accept a two-week trial at Chelsea. Ibrahim will be looking to impress the Blues over the next two weeks in order to earn a contract and join the London club. Ibrahim, who plays for Nigerian club Ojodu City, recently scored 10 goals in six games at the…
In a recent revelation by L’Equipe, Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen has clinched the 16th position in the hierarchy of Europe’s top-paid footballers. Osimhen, renowned for his prowess as a striker for the Super Eagles, emerged as a notable figure in the esteemed list, showcasing his financial prominence on the continent. Since his transfer from…
Remo Stars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede has said Finidi George’s appointment as the interim coach of Super Eagles is a good omen for Nigeria Premier Football League coaches. He said Finidi’s appointment will further project the image of the NPFL. “I feel so elated with Finidi’s appointment as the Interim coach of the Super Eagles,”…
Fulham’s winger, Alex Iwobi, underscores the significance of Nigeria emerging victorious over long-standing adversaries Ghana in their imminent friendly. Set to unfold at the Grande Stade de Marrakech this Friday, the clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars holds immense anticipation. Ghana thwarted Nigeria’s aspirations for a berth in the 2022 FIFA World…
In an exclusive report by esteemed football transfer specialist, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has finalized the acquisition of the promising 15-year-old winger, Timeo Whisker. As revealed via his official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening, Romano shared the breaking news, stating, “Manchester City has sealed the deal to acquire the 15-year-old talented winger Timeo…
Fenerbahce’s defensive ace, Bright Osayi-Samuel, finds himself embroiled in controversy as he risks a staggering 10-game ban following his involvement in the post-match chaos that marred the club’s triumphant away fixture against Trabzonspor last weekend. The altercation ensued when Osayi-Samuel became entangled in a skirmish with irate home supporters who stormed the field following the…
Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, has voiced his strong disapproval of the violent incidents that unfolded following Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig showdown between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce. Infantino utilized his social media platforms to denounce such conduct and urged authorities to take decisive action against those responsible for the chaos. He underscored the paramount importance…
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has provided a fresh injury update on forward Victor Boniface. Boniface is currently recuperating from an adductor injury he sustained during Nigeria’s preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 23-year-old was scheduled to return to the pitch in April. Alonso has however said the Nigeria international is in…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been knocked out of the men’s football event of the 2023 African Games in Ghana after a 3-2 defeat by Senegal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Flying Eagles took an early lead in the second minute through Charles Agada in the match played at the…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has once again reiterated that his work with team his done Peseiro left the post at the end of February following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese has now moved to clear rumours that he could make an instant return to manage the three-time African champions. “As…
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, on Thursday revealed that the Under-17 World Cup will become an annual event with more participating teams. The tournament is designed to aid football development across the world. Nigeria has won the male Under-17 World Cup five times. Morocco will host the next female Under-17 tournament, while while Qatar will…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped two places in the first FIFA women’s rankings for 2024. The nine-time African champions dropped from 32nd to 34th position. Randy Waldrum’s side, however, maintained the top position in Africa. The Super Falcons have only been in action twice this year. The West Africans held the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has lauded goalkeeper David Raya following his display in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg win over Porto on Tuesday. Arsenal came into the second leg of the match at the Emirates trailing 1-0 from the first leg. The Gunners opened the scoring in the first half after…
Edited by. Afolabi Hannah A total of 12 coaches have successfully submitted their application letters to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before the deadline for the vacant position of head coach for the Nigerian senior men’s national team, Super Eagles. The NFF had announced the vacancy after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February. The NFF,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Inter Miami suffered their first defeat in the Major League Soccer season as they were beaten 3-2 by Montreal in a home fixture that saw Argentine star Lionel Messi rested. Montreal’s Fernando Alvarez, Matias Coccaro, and Sunusi Ibrahim scored the goals that clinched the victory, propelling Montreal to second place in…
Jurgen Klopp on Friday hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the best manager of his lifetime as he prepares his Liverpool team for what could be the final chapter in their captivating rivalry. City have won five out of the past six Premier League titles but Liverpool have been their main rivals over the…
UEFA on Thursday included five Bayern Munich players and two Manchester City stars in the Champions League team for this week. This comes after the conclusion of this week’s Champions League round of 16 second leg fixtures on Wednesday night. Here are the lists of players in full: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (Bayern) – 6 points…
Former Chelsea star, Emmanuel Petit believes Napoli’s Victor Osimhen could join Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain rather than Arsenal in the summer. Petit feels both Man United and PSG have the money to sign the Nigeria international. Osimhen will leave Napoli at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been linked with the likes…
Italian agent, Oscar Damiani has picked Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as a better striker than Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic. Osimhen and Vlahovic are often named among the best strikers in the world. Both attackers currently play in the Italian Serie A. Vlahovic has scored 15 goals in the Serie A so far this season while Osimhen…
Liverpool made a pre-tax loss of £9 million ($11.4 million) last season as increased commercial income failed to offset a drop in media and matchday revenues, the club’s latest accounts revealed on Thursday. Overall revenue to the end of May 2023 remained static at £594 million after a disappointing campaign in which Jurgen Klopp’s men…
Chelsea goalkeeper, Djordje Petrovic has expressed the pain he and his teammates are feeling in the aftermath of the side’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Liverpool. A late extra-time header from Virgil van Dijk condemned the Blues to a narrow defeat – and that came after several good opportunities were wasted by Mauricio Pochettino’s side…
Taiwo Awoniyi will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Nottingham Forest’s away trip to Aston Villa on Saturday (today). Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealed after his side’s home victory against West Ham United last weekend that the forward is injured again. Awoniyi opened the scoring for the Tricky Trees in the encounter and…
Former Brazilian football star Dani Alves, who previously played for Barcelona, has been handed a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a conviction for sexual assault. Catalonia’s highest court ruled that Alves assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona in 2022. Additionally, he has been instructed to compensate the victim with a sum of 150,000 euros.
The planned international friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Albiceleste of Argentina has been relocated to the United States of America. Originally set to take place in China, the game was canceled due to a disagreement between Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi and Chinese soccer authorities. The new date for the…
