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Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has expressed confidence that Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho will soon rediscover his best form at the club. Iheanacho joined the Spanish side on a free transfer this summer but has yet to make a significant impact. The 27-year-old striker, who previously played for Manchester City, has only featured in two La…
Atletico Madrid will begin their 2024/25 Champions League journey on Thursday, 19 September, against RB Leipzig at the Civitas Metropolitano. Both teams are in strong form, with Atletico securing 11 points from five La Liga matches and Leipzig earning 7 points from three Bundesliga games. While a win isn’t crucial due to the extended group…
Barcelona aim to extend their winning streak under Hansi Flick as they face AS Monaco in the Champions League, while Monaco return to the competition after a five-year absence since 2018/19.
Arsenal will kick off their Champions League campaign with a clash against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium after returning to the competition last season, only to be eliminated by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Atalanta, fresh from their Europa League triumph, secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Fiorentina in Serie A to move up…
Manchester United legend David Beckham has claimed that the club’s failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League is ‘painful.’ This season’s Champions League competition started on Tuesday. Man United failed to qualify for the Champions League after finishing outside of the top four last season. Erik ten Hag’s side ended…
Club Brugge is set to face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, September 18, in the opening round of this season’s Champions League fixtures. The home side enters the match riding a four-game winning streak in Belgium’s domestic league, while Borussia Dortmund arrives unbeaten in the Bundesliga so far. Dortmund, last season’s runners-up, are eager to begin…
Girona, following an impressive third-place finish in La Liga under coach Michel, are making their Champions League debut despite significant player turnover, including the departure of top-scorer Artem Dovbyk. Despite the changes, Girona have remained strong, scoring seven goals in their last three games, while their opponents, Paris Saint-Germain, face injury concerns in midfield and…
With the UEFA Champions League launching into another exciting season, attention is focused on today’s highly anticipated clash between Premier League titleholders Manchester City and Italian giants Inter Milan. The two elite European clubs are gearing up for what is expected to be a thrilling showdown. Football fans enjoyed a spectacle of goals in the…
Arsenal dropped their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw against Brighton, following two wins over Wolves and Aston Villa. Looking to quickly recover, Mikel Arteta’s team faces a crucial early-season test at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Meanwhile, Spurs have had a mixed start to the season, securing four points from their first three…
Real Sociedad have struggled to secure wins in recent matches, recently drawing 1-1 with Getafe despite an early goal from Ander Barrenetxea. This marks their second consecutive draw, following a 2-2 tie against Almeria, but they remain on a five-match unbeaten streak in La Liga, keeping them competitive for a European spot. However, their home…
Bournemouth secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, scoring three late goals after the 87th minute to complete a thrilling comeback before the international break. This win, coupled with earlier draws against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, means Andoni Iraola’s side remains unbeaten in the Premier League this season, and they are now…
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Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, has made an impressive start to his tenure, guiding the team to three consecutive victories in the Premier League, a feat matched only by Manchester City so far this season. This weekend, Liverpool will return to Anfield, aiming to extend their winning streak when they face Nottingham Forest. Forest remain…
Barcelona sporting director, Deco, has confirmed that Marc Guiu rejected the Blaugrana’s contract offer before he joined Chelsea this summer transfer window. According to the Portuguese, Guiu was offered an important contract to stay at Barcelona but he opted to join the Premier League west London club. “Chelsea paid the release…
Former Manchester United ace, Paul Scholes has slammed the club’s boss, Erik ten Hag for signing Andre Onana and Matthijs de Ligt. The former England international said both players are not good enough for Manchester United and Ten Hag’s playing style. Manchester United signed Onana from Inter Milan last two summers for…
Reigning Nigerian champions Rangers International FC of Enugu secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sangada Esperenca FC of Angola in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League. The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, saw Rangers struggle to break through until the 78th…
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has resigned from his position. Waldrum cited his wife’s health challenges as the major reason he took the decision. “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that obviously come with that,” reads a statement from the letter. “After…
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has revealed that ex-Chelsea defender, Gustavo Poyet, has asked him about the vacant Super Eagles coaching role. The Nigerian national team is still without a permanent coach since Finidi George’s departure. In the interim, Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, took charge of the 2025 Africa Cup…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has compared the differences in the Super Eagles squad under former head coach Jose Peseiro and current interim coach Augustine Eguavoen. Recall that Peseiro was the coach of the Super Eagles until March 2024 when he left his position upon the expiration of his contract. The…
Manchester United is working towards achieving “greater financial sustainability,” according to CEO Omar Berrada, following the club’s announcement of a £113.2 million ($148.2m) net loss in their latest financial report. The club revealed record full-year revenues of £661.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. However, the increase in spending on new players contributed…
Ademola Lookman scored twice, while Victor Osimhen added a third as Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their opening match of the AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers on Saturday in Uyo. The victory was a crucial turnaround for the Super Eagles, who had struggled in their previous three matches,…
Liverpool Football Club is mourning the death of its legendary former captain, Ron Yeats, who passed away at the age of 86. Renowned for his commanding presence on the pitch, Yeats was famously described by manager Bill Shankly as a “colossus.” The former Scotland international was instrumental in Liverpool’s rise to prominence, playing a key…
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Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker, has admitted he was ‘disappointed’ not to be called-up to the England squad for their Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and Finland on Tuesday. Recall that England interim manager, Lee Carsley recently released his squad and omitted Walker, who was part of the…
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his latest record in the world of football. The former Manchester United ace made a big claim after scoring the 900th goal of his career in Portugal’s 2-1 over Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday. The 39-year-old tapped home from point-blank range from Nuno Mendes’ perfect…
Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to part ways with the club and no longer wishes to represent Napoli. Despite strong interest from Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli during the transfer window, a move for Osimhen did not materialize before the deadline. As…
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to face off in what is arguably the biggest fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams, with their historic rivalry and massive fanbases, always deliver intense and fiercely competitive matches. Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, but Manchester United, under their current management, are…
Chelsea are gearing up to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, making this fixture one to watch. Chelsea, with a new-look squad and high expectations under their current manager, are hoping to secure…
Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opener at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. The Flying Antelopes, who won their eighth league title just 68 days earlier, struggled to break down the resilient El Kanemi Warriors, the current Federation Cup champions, in…
Arsenal director of football, Edu Gasper, has admitted the club did not plan to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. The Gunners completed a deadline-day loan deal for Sterling on Friday night. Edu, speaking after the deal was confirmed, said the 29-year-old was a market opportunity they took. He said: “Well to…
