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Spanish club, Sevilla have agreed on a deal to sign Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke. The 26-year-old has a verbal agreement to join Sevilla and will have his medical on Monday, June 17, after which he will sign a three-year contract with the La Liga side. The seven-time UEFA Europa League winners finished 14th in…

Chelsea have made contact with Crystal Palace in an attempt to sign Michael Olise.   The French youth international of Nigerian descent is said to be open to the move.   Chelsea, who are in talks over the Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán, tried to sign Olise from Palace last summer but the deal didn’t go through. They have approached…

Juventus has confirmed the appointment of Thiago Motta as their new head coach.   Juventus fired Maximiliano Allegri last month, just days after he won the Coppa Italia and now Motta, a former player at the club has signed a three-year contract with the former European champions.   The decision to part ways with Allegri…

Inter Miami and Argentina star, Lionel Messi has disclosed that he has no plans to leave football soon.   The legendary footballer who turns 37 on June 24, says Major League Soccer club Inter Miami will be his final team. But he hasn’t set a retirement date just yet.   “I’ve done this all of…

Tottenham’s £65million club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele has left the club by mutual consent after joining the club five years ago. The Frenchman joined on a six-year deal from Lyon as part of a summer spending spree under former boss Mauricio Pochettino but last played for the Premier League side in 2022. Ndombele, 27, has spent the last three seasons out on…

Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth-placed finish…

The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin…

The Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George was not happy that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not available during his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles were denied a clear penalty when goal hero, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was hacked down inside the box in…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Coach Finidi George opted to start Southampton forward, Paul Onuachu to lead the lines instead of Victor bOnifcae of Bayern Leverkusen, with another surprise inclusion in the likes of Fisayo Dele-Basiru…

Spanish giants, Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The France international penned a five-year contract with Real Madrid after several years of speculation suggesting a move was imminent during the previous two summers. Mbappe ultimately committed his future to PSG following the departure of fellow…

Cole Palmer scored his first England goal as the Chelsea forward’s penalty inspired a 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Monday’s Euro 2024 warm-up. Palmer marked his maiden start for the Three Lions with a clinical spot-kick in the second half at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. In only his third England appearance, the 22-year-old…