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Madrid, Spain— Maria Guardiola, daughter of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has shared insights into the life lessons imparted by her parents, emphasizing the significance of love and passion. In an interview with Vanity Fair Spain (via Goal), the 24-year-old reflected on the values her parents instilled in her. Among the key takeaways was the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Super Eagles Team B will face tough competition in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), now rescheduled to August 2025. The tournament, jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, promises intense matchups as 20 teams vie for continental glory. The official draw took place at the Kenyatta International…
Nairobi, Kenya — The home-based Super Eagles have been placed in Pot C ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as revealed during the draw ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The eagerly anticipated tournament will feature 19 teams competing for the ultimate prize in African football. The Home Eagles share…
Nairobi, Kenya — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a revamped logo and an elegant trophy for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), signifying a fresh identity for the tournament. The announcement, made ahead of the official draw at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, highlights CAF’s commitment to celebrating African football’s rich heritage…
London, England — Chelsea captain Reece James has identified the team’s failure to convert chances as the key factor in their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday. James, who recently returned to action following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to hamstring injuries, made a notable comeback as a second-half substitute. His impact was…
Nairobi, Kenya — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the rescheduling of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August 2025. The decision, revealed on Tuesday, follows recommendations from CAF’s Technical and Infrastructure experts, who have been monitoring preparations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. While significant progress has been made in constructing and…
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s stunning strike lit up Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley to cruise into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday as Chelsea thrashed Morecambe 5-0. Brentford were the only Premier League side to fall to lower league opposition as Plymouth, who sit bottom of the Championship, stunned the Bees 1-0 thanks…
Liverpool, England — David Moyes has officially returned to Everton Football Club as their manager, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. The announcement marks Moyes’ return to Goodison Park, where he previously managed the Toffees from 2002 to 2013, establishing himself as one of the club’s most successful managers. The 61-year-old Scottish coach has been tasked with…
Everyone is expecting my comment on the recent engagement of a foreign coach for the country’s national football team, the Super Eagles. I am sorry that I am going to disappoint those expecting me to criticize or praise the appointment. I am numb! Like every other Nigerian, I knew a search was on for…
EPL – Former Liverpool attacker, Emile Heskey, has named Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United as the flop of the season. The former England international believes that the midfielder has not done enough as a captain and has only one good performance this season which came against Liverpool. Heskey told Instant Casino that the…
Former Chelsea striker, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has revealed that the club’s former manager, Jose Mourinho has apologized to him over his exit from Stamford Bridge. According to Hasselbaink, the Portuguese gaffer wanted Didier Drogba to join him at Chelsea and be the club’s striker. The 52-year-old said this while opening up about…
London, UK — West Ham United has parted ways with head coach Julen Lopetegui following a string of disappointing results in the Premier League. The decision comes on the heels of a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, leaving the Hammers in 14th place on the league table. Lopetegui, who was appointed in May to…
Football – Former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur star, Jamie Redknapp, has hit out at Arsenal following their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United. Arsenal failed to beat Newcastle in front of their home supporters at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s side was without one of their…
FOOTBALL – Manchester United on Tuesday confirmed that two of their players have joined new clubs on loan. The players are midfielder, Emma Watson and defender Jess Simpson. The Red Devils disclosed this in a separate statements via their website. Watson, 18, joined fellow Barclays Women’s Super League side Everton for the…
Nigeria – The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that Eric Chelle will be the new head coach of the national team. This is a historic appointment in the history of the country’s football. The 47-year-old first caught the attention of Nigerian football supporters last year when he led Mali to their first…
Abuja, Nigeria — The newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, will also take charge of the Home Eagles at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The decision was confirmed by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, during an interview. “We have come out with the policy that…
Cairo, Egypt — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant 75% increase in prize money for the winner of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). CAF President Patrice Motsepe revealed that the winning team of the tournament will receive $3.5 million, while the total prize pool has been raised to $10.4 million,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, following the endorsement of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee’s recommendation. The decision, ratified by the NFF Executive Committee on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, comes after a meeting held in Abuja. Chelle, a former…
CHINA – Guangzhou FC, China’s most successful football team and former Asian champions, have been thrown out of the country’s professional leagues because of “heavy historical debt”, the club say. The effective demise of the eight-time Chinese Super League (CSL) winners, once managed by Marcello Lippi and also Fabio Cannavaro, signals the end of…
Liverpool – Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench to score Nottingham Forest’s last goal, as they hammered Wolves 3-0 at Molineux on Monday night. The Super Eagles striker has battled with form and fitness in recent months. Awoniyi had also lost his place to the red-hot Chris Wood in the team. Forest…
Barcelona, Spain — La Liga giants Barcelona have expressed interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min on a free transfer, according to reports from Spanish publication El Nacional. Son, 32, is in the final year of his contract at Spurs, having last extended his deal in 2021. With his contract set to expire…
Paris, France — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Ousmane Dembélé. The match, held at a packed stadium, saw the Ligue 1 champions dominate possession and create numerous opportunities. PSG registered 27 attempts on goal, with nine…
Valencia, Spain — Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is poised to join Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad during the January transfer window. The move, confirmed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, includes a buy-option clause for the 27-year-old forward. “Medical today for Umar Sadiq as new Valencia player, joining on loan with a buy-option…
Ademola Lookman has been honored with a spot in the Serie A Team of the Year, recognizing his stellar performances in 2024. Compiled by football analytics platform WhoScored.com, the lineup includes Lookman as the sole representative from Atalanta. Other notable names in the team are Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and AC…
Arsenal staged a commanding comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Brentford in their New Year opener on Wednesday. Trailing early, Mikel Arteta’s side rallied with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli to cut Liverpool’s lead at the Premier League summit to six points. The Gunners now sit on 39 points, strengthening…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, currently sidelined with an ACL injury, has expressed optimism about making a comeback before the end of the season. Speaking to AS, the Ballon d’Or winner shared his determination and confidence in modern medical advancements. “I’m not afraid,” Rodri stated. “These injuries aren’t what they were 30 years ago. The medical…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has dismissed recent reports suggesting he is seeking new representation to engineer a transfer away from Old Trafford. Rashford described the claims as “ridiculous” in a statement on social media. The speculation arose after reports alleged that the 26-year-old had met with a major sports agency to explore transfer options….
The January transfer window for the English Premier League opened on Wednesday, providing clubs with an opportunity to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and beyond. The window will remain open until February 3, 2025, closing at 11 p.m. GMT (6 p.m. ET). This timeline also applies to other divisions in…
In 2024, numerous football managers across major leagues faced dismissals due to underperformance or strategic shifts by their clubs. Erik Ten Hag – Manchester United Ten Hag was sacked on October 28 after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham. Under his leadership, Manchester United struggled, sitting 14th in the Premier League with four losses in…
Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has said that the performance of goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka and the whole side helped deliver the clean sheet against Manchester United on Monday night. Two early first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton earned Newcastle the win over Man United at Old Trafford. The result put Howe’s…
Enyimba FC has confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye, marking a strategic move to strengthen the team ahead of crucial fixtures. The announcement was made on Monday via the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ideye, 36, who last featured for Kuwaiti side Al Yarmouk in 2022, will don the number…
