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AC Milan has sacked head coach Paulo Fonseca just six months into his tenure, following a string of underwhelming performances that have left the club struggling in Serie A. The announcement came on Monday, a day after Milan’s 1-1 draw with AS Roma at the San Siro. Fonseca, 51, appeared to confirm his dismissal before…
Manchester United have reportedly made an official offer to sign Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) left-back Nuno Mendes amid stalled contract negotiations. Talks between PSG and Mendes over a contract extension had been progressing for months and were close to an agreement. However, according to RMC Sport, discussions have broken down as Manchester United intensify their pursuit…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has penalized the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin, held in Benghazi on November 18, 2024. According to a statement published on CAF’s official website, the sanctions followed deliberations by the Disciplinary Board on various incidents…
Enyimba FC, one of Nigeria’s most successful football clubs, has confirmed the departure of its Head Coach, Yemi Olarenwaju, following a challenging period of poor performances. The announcement, shared on the club’s social media platforms on Saturday, cited a disappointing streak of nine consecutive winless matches in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) as the…
Sporting Lisbon has dismissed Joao Pereira, who took over from Ruben Amorim, after just eight games in charge. The club confirmed Pereira’s departure on Thursday via their X account, with a brief message thanking him for his efforts: “A Lion forever. Thank you, Joao Pereira.” Pereira, formerly in charge of Sporting Lisbon’s B team, was…
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has suggested that Marcus Rashford may depart the club in January, following a recent absence from the matchday squad for the last three games. Neville drew comparisons to Jadon Sancho’s move to Chelsea, highlighting how some players who struggled at United found success elsewhere. He also mentioned Scott McTominay’s…
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has urged Mohamed Salah to extend his stay at the club as the Egyptian’s contract nears its expiration in June 2025. In an interview with the club’s website, Gakpo praised Salah’s exceptional contributions to the team, highlighting his goal-scoring prowess, assists, and ability to elevate the performance of his teammates. “It’s…
Nigeria defender, Ola Aina, has been named in the Premier League Team of the Week after a standout performance in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday. Aina, 27, scored the opening goal for Forest in the match, marking his second goal of the season. His impressive contribution helped secure the win for the…
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has unveiled six standing committees to accelerate football growth and development in the nation’s capital. Chairman of the FCT FA, Mouktar Mohammed, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja, highlighting the critical roles the committees will play in sustaining football progress across the region. The committees include…
Chelsea club manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he told his players he was happy with them following a 0-0 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues failed to build on a 2-1 win over Brentford last week, as they couldn’t break down the Toffees at Goodison Park. The dropped points meant…
Aston Villa deepened Manchester City’s struggles with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, thanks to goals from Jhon Durán and former City forward Morgan Rogers. The win propelled Villa to fifth place in the Premier League standings, while the defending champions slipped to sixth, marking their ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions. City’s precarious…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has revealed that Mason Mount’s latest injury setback has left the player “very sad”. Mount was taken off early in the first half of United’s 2-1 win at Manchester City in the Premier League last Sunday. The England midfielder is now facing another extended spell on the sidelines….
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman delivered an emotional and inspiring acceptance speech after being named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The 27-year-old edged out Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams, and Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award, cementing his place as the best male African footballer. Speaking after receiving the award…
Southampton have dismissed manager Russell Martin following a crushing 5-0 defeat to Tottenham, which left the team nine points away from Premier League safety. Martin, 38, was instrumental in the club’s promotion last season, guiding Southampton to a play-off final victory over Leeds United at Wembley. However, their return to the Premier League has been…
FIFA has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, marking a significant milestone as the country prepares to stage football’s most prestigious tournament for the first time. In addition, the FIFA Congress ratified the plans for the 2030 World Cup, which will be a centenary celebration hosted by Argentina, Paraguay,…
Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain are still interested in Victor Oshimen, DNI reports. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Old Lady will move for the Nigeria international next month. Osimhen is currently on loan at Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. The striker has a release clause of €75 million, which allows…
The Black Galaxies of Ghana will face Togo in an international friendly ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Nigeria. The encounter will hold at the Stade de Kégué, Lome on Wednesday. The friendly is a vital part of the team’s preparation for the clash with perennial rivals, Nigeria. …
Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing into 115 breach Premier League rules has concluded, according to reports on Monday, but a verdict is not expected until 2025. A news source reported that closing arguments in the case, which opened on September 16 at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre, were made to an independent panel on…
Napoli Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has denied reports of any transfer negotiations involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Addressing media speculation about the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract, Manna stated, “No club has approached us regarding activating his release clause.” Osimhen’s loan terms include an…
Former Manchester United and Portugal winger, Nani, has officially retired from professional football at the age of 38. The veteran player, who recently featured for Portuguese side Estrela Amadora, played his final match on November 1 at Sporting Lisbon, the club where his career began. Announcing his retirement on social media, Nani said, “The time…
West Ham United has announced that forward Michail Antonio has successfully undergone surgery following a lower limb fracture sustained in a car accident on Saturday. The 34-year-old was rushed to a central London hospital, where he remains under medical observation. The club released a statement on Sunday confirming the procedure, stating: “West Ham United can…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has disclosed why his team failed to beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Guardiola watched as Man City played a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Daniel Munoz put the hosts in front before Erling Haaland equalised for the visitors before the break. Maxence Lacroix…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has apologized to Jose Mourinho over his recent comments on the Fenerbahce manager. Guardiola had made reference to his superior ‘six Premier League titles’ record won compared to the three English top-flight league titles Mourinho won during his time at Chelsea. After Guardiola’s comments, Mourinho admitted that…
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has won Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month award for November. Aina’s stunning strike in Forest’s 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground was voted by the club’s supporters as the best for the month. The 28-year-old fired an unstoppable left-footed strike into the…
Former Arsenal star, Tony Adams, has counted the club lucky to have escaped with their two goals during their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday. Adams said that Jurrien Timber and William Saliba were lucky to get away unpunished during their game against Manchester United. Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted that his former team will thrash Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners head into the match having won their last three fixtures across all competitions and scoring 13 goals in the process. Mikel Arteta’s men are now in second place on the table,…
Man United boss Ruben Amorim earned his first Premier League win with a 4-0 rout of Everton. Amorim stole the spotlight in Sunday’s early games by extending his unbeaten start with Man United to three matches. Man United were held to a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his first Premier League game last Sunday,…
[ez-toc] Chelsea extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games as dismal winless streak of Aston Villa reached eight matches. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted this week that his young team are not title contenders in the first season of his rebuilding job. But they look capable of at least securing…
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s 11, further cementing their status as two of Nigeria’s finest football talents. Ademola Lookman earned his FIFA nomination in the attackers’ category, where he will compete alongside football giants such as Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur’s…
Super-Eagles The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped eight places in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). FIFA published the most recent men’s rankings on its official website on Thursday. The three-time African champions, who were previously placed 36th, are currently in 44th place. The Super…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have begun arriving in Angers, France, ahead of their highly anticipated international friendly against Les Bleues on Saturday. This marks the second meeting between the two teams in a friendly match. Their first encounter on April 6, 2018, ended in a disappointing 8-0 defeat for the Falcons at Stade Marie-Marvingt…
