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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…
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has said neither Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Karim Benzema, congratulated him following his Ballon d’Or triumh. Rodri also said that Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, who is also a former winner of the gong, did not congratulate him. Rodri secured the 2024 Ballon d’Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet…
Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended following the emergence of a video allegedly showing him making derogatory remarks about Liverpool and the club’s former manager, Jürgen Klopp, as reported by the BBC on Monday afternoon. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited confirmed Coote’s suspension, stating that it takes “immediate effect” pending a full…
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has spoken candidly about the immense influence former Nigerian international Mikel Obi had on his career, revealing that Mikel has been a significant source of inspiration throughout his football journey. In a recent interview with the Premier League’s official YouTube channel, Ndidi shared his admiration for Mikel, noting how the…
Atalanta BC is reportedly preparing to secure the future of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman with a new, enhanced contract following his outstanding performances this season. The Italian club, known for nurturing top talent under the leadership of head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, views Lookman as integral to their ambitions and is eager to ward off…
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Italy after coach Didier Deschamps omitted the Real Madrid superstar from his list of players named on Thursday. It is the second successive France squad from which the national team captain has been absent after…
Ahead of Nigeria’s crucial AFCON 2025 qualifying matches, Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the full squad, bringing together a mix of experienced international players and promising new talent to secure Nigeria’s place in the tournament. The team, led by Captain William Ekong, includes prominent players like Victor Osimhen, named Africa’s Player of…
Turkish club, Galatasaray are reportedly planning on making a £42million bid for Victor Osimhen in January to make his loan deal from Napoli permanent. Osimhen joined the Turkish club on a season-long loan in September after he was linked with a move away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Since joining the Turkish club, the…
Reports have emerged of mass arrests and fines imposed on Nigerian nationals in Libya following a contentious verdict by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This stems from the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) complaint over the Super Eagles’ (Super Eagles) detention at Al-Abraq Airport in Libya. The Nigerian team was held for over 20…
Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with…
BREAKING: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria three points and three goals, while Libya has been fined $50,000. More to follow…
English Premier League, EPL, match-day 9 commenced on Friday night. Leicester City lost 3-1 at the King Power Stadium against Nottingham Forest. The remaining nine matches will take place today and tomorrow. Manchester City will host Southampton on Saturday evening at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea will host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, West…
FC Barcelona, the esteemed football club based in Catalonia, Spain, has carved an unforgettable legacy in the world of sports. With a rich history spanning over 120 years, this revered club has become synonymous with excellence and football dominance. From its humble beginnings to its meteoric rise, FC Barcelona has etched its name in the…
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night, bouncing back from their weekend Premier League loss. An own goal by Shakhtar keeper Dmytro Riznyk gave the Gunners their second win in three Champions League outings, easing the disappointment of their recent domestic setback. Despite controlling much of the game, Arsenal struggled…
Victor Osimhen’s remarkable overhead kick for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor has entered the record books, becoming one of the highest-scoring goals in football history. As reported by CNN Turk, Osimhen’s goal, measured at 2.32 meters, ranks as the second-highest overhead kick ever recorded. The only other goal to surpass it was Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic strike for…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was the standout performer on Wednesday as Kano Pillars secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Rangers International in Enugu, in a Week 7 NPFL encounter. Kano Pillars took control early, with their first goal coming in the 24th minute. By the 47th minute, the visitors had added two more goals,…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has detailed the incident in Libya. The football federation made a 20-Point of a 20-hour ordeal in the north African country. News reports that Libya had in a statement on Monday evening vowed to take legal actions against the Nigeria Football Federation for pulling the Super Eagles out…
Five-time winners, Cameroon have booked their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows a 1-0 win over Kenya on Monday, with Boris Enow scoring the only goal of the encounter in Kampala. 2019 champions Algeria have also qualified for the tournament. The Desert Foxes defeated Togo 1-0 in…
•Describes act as inhumane, unsportsmanlike •Welcomes safe return of national team, FG summons Libya’s Charge d’affairs •CAF refers case to its disciplinary board for investigation, appropriate action President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, last night, reacted to the inhuman treatment allegedly meted out to the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport, with a call…
Libya head coach Nasser Al-Hadiri is not pleased with the team’s preparation for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria. The Mediterranean Knights will be without some of their key players for the games due to injuries and suspensions. According to reports emanating from Libya, some top players have also decided to…
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the eights clubs that provided witness evidence on behalf of the Premier League in their case with Manchester City over sponsorship rules. City claimed they have won a landmark legal victory against the Premier League on Monday, after a Tribunal ruled that some of the…
Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has penned an emotional tribute to former Barcelona team-mate, Andres Iniesta, who has taken the decision to retire. Iniesta is set to bring down the curtains on an illustrious career at 40. The former Spain midfielder scored the winner as his country won the 2010 World Cup…
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. The Eagles have only recorded three points from four games, drawing three and losing one game. After four games in the qualifiers, the Eagles are…
