Chelsea fans can anticipate the return of former midfielder John Mikel Obi to Stamford Bridge in June, as he gears up to participate in a charity match between World 1X and England. The eagerly awaited Soccer Aid game, scheduled for June, has confirmed Mikel’s inclusion in the World 1X squad, alongside other football legends. Mikel’s…
Former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has backed Arsenal to secure a ‘comfortable’ win at Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend. Fabregas also predicted Fulham’s clash with Manchester City to be ‘tricky’. Previewing the action on the Planet Premier League podcast, Fabregas said: “I consider it a big game, Arsenal v United,…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer headline the list of nominees for the Premier League Young Player of the Year award. The announcement, made on Thursday morning, showcases a fiercely competitive lineup, with Foden and Palmer emerging as standout contenders in the category. Joining them are six other talented players, including Arsenal’s Bukayo…
Erling Haaland, the dynamic striker for Manchester City, secures a coveted spot on the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist, marking his second consecutive year in contention for the prestigious award. During the previous season, Haaland etched his name in history by clinching both the Player of the Season and Young Player Award accolades,…
Renowned football transfer guru, Gianluca Di Marzio, has revealed that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is poised for a switch to Premier League clubs Arsenal or Chelsea during the upcoming summer transfer window, despite strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Nigerian striker recently extended his contract with Napoli until 2026, featuring a release clause estimated at 130…
Bayern Munich have placed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to outgoing manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to Sky Sports, Bayern have contacted Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos to enquire if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena. No formal talks have taken place…
Edited By Hannah Afolabi Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made an offer of €90 million plus €40 million in bonuses to Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. This offer values the total deal at €130 million. Reports suggest that PSG is leading the race for Osimhen, with Liverpool also showing interest and expected…
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo recently downplayed his 66th career hat-trick, emphasizing team success over individual accolades. Despite netting his 66th hat-trick and registering an impressive 52 goals in 52 games this season, Ronaldo’s focus remains firmly on his team’s performance. In a commanding 6-0 victory for Al-Nassr against Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League…
Inter Miami’s iconic player, Lionel Messi, has once again etched his name in Major League Soccer (MLS) history, achieving new milestones for the most goal contributions and assists in a single match during his team’s commanding 6-2 triumph against the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium on Saturday evening. The former Barcelona forward delivered…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi New details have emerged on how Finidi George secured the coaching job for the Super Eagles, triumphing over well-known contenders like Emmanuel Amuneke. The Nigerian Football Federation approved Finidi’s appointment following the recommendations of its Technical Committee, which considered over 60 applicants, including local and foreign coaches such as Michael Nsien,…
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has dismissed speculation about his departure from Bayer Leverkusen, affirming his commitment to the German club ahead of the summer transfer window. Having made a remarkable impact in his debut season with the Bundesliga champions, the 23-year-old striker has amassed an impressive tally of 18 goals and 10 assists in 30…
Akani Simbine showcased an impressive late surge to clinch victory in the 100 meters with a time of 10.01 seconds at the Diamond League meet in China on Saturday, outshining American former world champions Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley. While Coleman exhibited blazing speed off the blocks, having held the world record in the 60…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has alluded to tensions with manager Jurgen Klopp, hinting that discussing the matter further would only exacerbate controversy. The incident unfolded during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against West Ham, where Salah and Klopp appeared to clash on the touchline as Salah prepared to enter the pitch as a substitute in the 79th…
Pedro Rocha has been officially appointed as the new president of the Spanish Football Federation, succeeding former chief Luis Rubiales, who resigned last September. Rocha, who has been serving as interim president amidst an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations involving the federation, emerged as the sole candidate for the upcoming election slated for May. The…
Liverpool’s dreams of clinching the Premier League title took a severe blow following a 2-2 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. Michail Antonio’s crucial equalizer for West Ham has dealt a significant blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing a second Premier League title under Klopp’s management. The opening goal came…
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has conceded that the team is likely to compete in the Europa League next season. During an interview with BBC Match of the Day following their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday, Ten Hag addressed the team’s prospects for European football next season. Antony provided United with the lead…
In a commanding display, Rafael Nadal secures a spot in the third round of the Madrid Open, overcoming Australian competitor Alex de Minaur in straight sets. The 37-year-old tennis veteran, Nadal, bounced back from his recent defeat at the Barcelona Open, clinching a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory. Anticipating this season to be his final…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will pay the new Super Eagles head coach from its own purse, it has been revealed. According to a report , the Federal Government has made it very clear to the NFF it won’t pay the salaries of the new coach. “The Federal Government will not pay the new coach…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has narrowed down its selection to three candidates for the esteemed Super Eagles coaching position. According to reliable sources within the NFF, former international player Emmanuel Amuneke, Domenec Torrent, and Antonio Conceicao have emerged as the finalists for this pivotal role, as reported by DNEWSINFO The decision was made following…
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has asserted the team’s unwavering commitment to the Premier League title race post their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in Germany, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate loss. With their European aspirations dashed, Arteta’s squad now sets its sights solely…
Borussia Dortmund reached their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years by producing a superb second-half comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate. Having lost the first leg 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund quickly turned things around with Julian Brandt and Chelsea loannee Ian Maatsen both scoring from tight angles in the first half. But…
Shittu Agboola, the head coach of Nigeria’s U-18 women’s handball team, has made an appeal to the sports ministry for assistance as the team gears up for the upcoming Women’s U-18 Handball World Championship. The event’s 10th iteration is set to take place from August 14 to 25 in Chuzhou, China. Nigeria finds itself in…
World Netball has enforced a ban on transgender women from participating in women’s international competitions. This decision, effective immediately, follows the release of a new participation and inclusion policy by the global governing body. According to the policy, women’s netball at the international level will now exclusively feature players identified as female at birth, regardless…
Victor Osimhen headed his 12th goal in Serie A this season for Napoli to fight back from a goal down and win 4-2 at Monza on Sunday. The reigning African Footballer of the year connected home a cross from the right with a powerful header in the 55th minute. Napoli scored three goals within six…
Manchester City could escape the threat of relegation, as the Premier League is planning radical changes to Financial Fair Play, FFP, rules. City currently has 115 charges hanging over it. And the English champions such as Everton and Nottingham Forest have been stung with points deductions this season. It has led to talk that the…
Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, Linda Jiwaku and Jumoke Alani have all arrived the Super Falcons camp ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. More players are expected in camp on Monday (today). Shukurat Oladipo, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke and Gift Monday are among the players expected in camp today. Head coach,…
The UEFA Women’s Champions League has seen Barcelona, Chelsea, Lyon, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerge as the contenders for the semi-final stage. In the upcoming fixtures slated for the final weekends of April, Barcelona is set to square off against Chelsea, while Lyon will go head-to-head with PSG. As announced by UEFA on its official…
In the aftermath of a challenging friendly match against the Eagles of Mali, Nigerian winger Moses Simon has undergone a triumphant surgery on his fractured left leg, as reported by DNEWSINFO. The incident occurred during Nigeria’s recent 2-0 defeat, where Simon collided with Mali’s goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa, leading to his premature exit from the field…
