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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…
Manchester City clinched the Community Shield with a thrilling 7-6 victory over Manchester United in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match was decided when Manuel Akanji scored the winning penalty after Jonny Evans missed his attempt, sending the ball over the crossbar. This triumph allowed City to avoid a…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Anders Lindegaard, has named Andrea Onana among top-three goalkeepers in the world. Lindegaard said this while defending Onana after the Cameroon international suffered criticism last season. He insisted that the former Ajax and Inter Milan shot-stopper was brought to Manchester United because he has world-class feet. “I think Onana has done…
Lionel Messi’s mansion became a target of climate activists on Tuesday, with protesters spray-painting the property to highlight the “responsibility of the rich for the climate crisis.” Campaigners from the group Futuro Vegetal released a video showing two members standing in front of Messi’s mansion near the cove of Cala Tarida on Ibiza’s western coast….
Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has warned fans that he will take more risks this season. United manager, Erik ten Hag, brought in Onana to replace David De Gea last summer. The Cameroon stopper was recruited for his ability to play more expansively by passing out from the back, coming off his line and even…
Manchester United defender, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is demanding a pay-off from the club before he completes a move to West Ham. Both Premier League clubs have all but agreed a £18million fee for the 26-year-old. Wan-Bissaka’s current contract at Old Trafford expires next summer and United want to cash in this summer, rather than lose him…
The Nigerian team, comprising Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Patience Okon-George, set a new national record in the Mixed 4x400m relay, finishing with a time of 3:11.99. Despite their impressive performance, the team placed fourth in their heat and narrowly missed qualifying for the final. Great Britain won the heat, also setting…
Real Madrid forward, Brahim Diaz is now leading the race for the 2024 African Player of the Year award. The Morocco international, who switched allegiance from Spain this year, would battle the likes of Ademola Lookman for the award. Diaz, who once played for Premier League champions Manchester City, came back to Real Madrid in…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been knocked out of the 2024 Olympic Games after a disappointing 1-3 defeat to Japan at La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes. This loss, their third consecutive in the tournament, concludes their Olympic campaign prematurely. Earlier, Nigeria had suffered defeats of 0-1 against Spain and 1-2 against Brazil. This result…
Fulham has agreed to acquire midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an initial fee of £27 million, with potential add-ons totaling £7 million. The additional payments are contingent on Fulham’s performance in Cup competitions and European tournaments. Smith Rowe missed Arsenal’s last two pre-season matches as the transfer was being finalized. A product of…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, is not under pressure for the team to finish in the Premier League top four this season. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS group are more interested in changing the structure around the club. The British billionaire has already enforced several changes off the field at Old Trafford, bringing in…
Chelsea are set to send two of their young defenders on loan this summer. As per UK Sun, the players are Alfie Gilchrist and Caleb Wiley. Gilchrist will head to the Championship for the new season. But the defender is yet to decide which team to join, with Sheffield United and Preston both making bids….
Premier League club, Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell seven players this summer to help raise funds for further signings before the end of the transfer window. Erik ten Hag’s side have already splashed £88m this summer on the additions of striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro. United are still hoping to sign the likes…
NPFL U-17 camp opens in Abuja The Nigeria Premier Football League U-17 camp has opened in Abuja. Reports shows that the camp is aimed at grooming the players selected during the inaugural edition of the NPFL Youth League. The exercise will run for two-weeks at the Goodluck Jonathan Athletes Performance Hostel inside the FIFA Goal…
Chelsea are looking to sell goalkeeper, Djordje Petrovic, only one year on from his arrival at Stamford Bridge. The Blues signed the Serbia international from MLS last summer in a seal worth an initial £12.5million. Petrovic made his Premier League debut from the bench in December, replacing the injured Robert Sanchez. He remained first choice…
Former Germany international, Didi Hamann, has predicted that Manchester United will finish above Arsenal in the Premier League next season. The Red Devils finished eighth, eight points outside the top-four places and 31 points behind champions Manchester City. However, Erik ten Hag’s men will play in the Europa League, because they beat City in the…
New Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has left six players out of his US pre-season tour, amid uncertainty over their futures, according to the Daily Mail. Discounting the five players that had their international breaks extended and the injured Djordje Petrovic, at least 43 other players have been left out of the squad for varying reasons….
Rwanda Premier League club, Muhazi FC have announced the signing of Nigeria forward, Babuwa Samson. Babuwa joined Muhazi from another Rwandan club, Sunrise FC. The striker scored 10 goals and seven assists for Sunrise last season. He caught the eye with his impressive displays for Sunrise. The striker signed a one-year contract with Muhazi FC…
