Valencia, Spain — Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is poised to join Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad during the January transfer window. The move, confirmed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, includes a buy-option clause for the 27-year-old forward. “Medical today for Umar Sadiq as new Valencia player, joining on loan with a buy-option…
Ademola Lookman has been honored with a spot in the Serie A Team of the Year, recognizing his stellar performances in 2024. Compiled by football analytics platform WhoScored.com, the lineup includes Lookman as the sole representative from Atalanta. Other notable names in the team are Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and AC…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed condolences to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the passing of his mother. Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on social media platform X on January 1, describing it as a devastating start to the year. “A very very crazy world indeed,” he wrote, before adding, “Rip mom, worst…
Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has revealed plans to reclaim his title and challenge Tyson Fury in 2025. During a visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Joshua outlined his ambitions, saying, “My goal is to become a three-time world champion and fight Tyson Fury in 2025.” Acknowledging previous setbacks,…
Arsenal staged a commanding comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Brentford in their New Year opener on Wednesday. Trailing early, Mikel Arteta’s side rallied with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli to cut Liverpool’s lead at the Premier League summit to six points. The Gunners now sit on 39 points, strengthening…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, currently sidelined with an ACL injury, has expressed optimism about making a comeback before the end of the season. Speaking to AS, the Ballon d’Or winner shared his determination and confidence in modern medical advancements. “I’m not afraid,” Rodri stated. “These injuries aren’t what they were 30 years ago. The medical…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has dismissed recent reports suggesting he is seeking new representation to engineer a transfer away from Old Trafford. Rashford described the claims as “ridiculous” in a statement on social media. The speculation arose after reports alleged that the 26-year-old had met with a major sports agency to explore transfer options….
The January transfer window for the English Premier League opened on Wednesday, providing clubs with an opportunity to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and beyond. The window will remain open until February 3, 2025, closing at 11 p.m. GMT (6 p.m. ET). This timeline also applies to other divisions in…
In 2024, numerous football managers across major leagues faced dismissals due to underperformance or strategic shifts by their clubs. Erik Ten Hag – Manchester United Ten Hag was sacked on October 28 after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham. Under his leadership, Manchester United struggled, sitting 14th in the Premier League with four losses in…
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list, recognizing his outstanding contributions to English football. The 54-year-old stepped down from his managerial role in July after leading England to the final of Euro 2024, where they suffered a narrow defeat to Spain. This marked Southgate’s second consecutive…
Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has said that the performance of goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka and the whole side helped deliver the clean sheet against Manchester United on Monday night. Two early first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton earned Newcastle the win over Man United at Old Trafford. The result put Howe’s…
Enyimba FC has confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye, marking a strategic move to strengthen the team ahead of crucial fixtures. The announcement was made on Monday via the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ideye, 36, who last featured for Kuwaiti side Al Yarmouk in 2022, will don the number…
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…
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has disclosed that negotiations for a new contract with the club are “far away” from reaching an agreement. With his current deal set to expire at the end of the season, Salah emphasized his focus in helping Liverpool win the Premier League, stating that his priority is to contribute to the…
Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) giants Enyimba FC have announced the departure of Head Coach Yemi Olarenwaju, following a dismal run of nine consecutive winless matches. The club confirmed the decision on its social media platforms, expressing gratitude to Olarenwaju for his services and wishing him well in his future endeavors. With the departure of Olarenwaju,…
Nigeria forward, Paul Onuachu has discussed his future at Premier League club, Southampton. Onuachu spent the 2023/24 season at Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor. The 30-year-old was desperate to join the Black Sea Storm on a permanent transfer but the club failed to meet Trabzonspor’s valuation. A move to another club also failed to materialise…
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…
Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has insisted that things will be good with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim amid the Red Devils’ current woes this season. According to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Amorim’s side would ‘continue the storm, but the storm will finish and the sun will rise.’ Man United currently sit…
By Damilola Adeleke EPL: Ronaldo Speaks On Man United Current Woes Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has insisted that Ruben Amorim should not be blamed for Manchester United’s current woes, saying United need to carry out a significant overhaul. Napoli Clear Osimhen For January Transfer Italian club, Napoli, have reportedly approved the…
Onyekachi Okafor is set to part ways with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rangers, news reports. Okafor is expected to move elsewhere before the commencement of the second stanza of the season. The veteran forward has fallen down the pecking order at the club. Okafor has failed to replicate his…
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…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has instructed his players to spend Christmas night at the Etihad Campus training facilities as he seeks to address their alarming dip in form. The Premier League champions host Everton at 12:30 pm on Boxing Day, aiming to end a dismal run of just one win in their last…
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…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that winger Bukayo Saka will be out of action for “many weeks” due to a hamstring injury sustained during the team’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Saka, who has been instrumental for Arsenal this season with nine goals and 13 assists in 24 appearances, was forced off…
Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son, Charlie, made a remarkable achievement at the PNC Championship, scoring his first-ever hole-in-one on the par-three fourth hole during the final round. The impressive feat briefly propelled the father-son duo into the lead, but ultimately, TeamLanger secured their second consecutive title. Charlie described the round as “some of the most fun”…
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…
