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Milan, Italy  — AC Milan’s sporting director, Geoffrey Moncada, has dismissed speculations about Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze leaving the club this season. Recent reports linked Chukwueze with a move to Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas, following earlier interest from Premier League outfit Fulham on transfer deadline day. However, Fulham opted for Brazilian winger Willian instead….

Birmingham, England  —  Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Spanish international Marco Asensio from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. The Midlands club confirmed the arrival of the former Real Madrid star on their official website on Monday. “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of three-time Champions League winner Marco Asensio…

Nottingham— Chris Wood led the charge with a sensational hat-trick as Nottingham Forest crushed Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground, solidifying their Champions League aspirations. The commanding victory saw Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams, and Jota Silva join the scoring spree, while an own goal by Brighton’s Lewis Dunk set the stage for the Forest onslaught….

Ankara, Turkey—  Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has rejected an offer to manage Turkish club, Kayserispor. According to reports from Portuguese news platform A Bola, Peseiro engaged in negotiations with the Turkish club but ultimately declined the opportunity to lead the team. The 64-year-old coach has been without a managerial role since his…

Rabat, Morocco —  Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to navigate the group stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with ease. Speaking after the draw held in Rabat, Morocco, Yobo highlighted the team’s strong track record in group stage matches. “Nigeria traditionally doesn’t struggle at this…

Sevilla, Spain. —  Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Agali, has expressed confidence in Nigerian forward Adams Akor’s potential to thrive at Sevilla following his recent transfer. Adams officially joined the Spanish club on Monday, signing a four-year deal from Montpellier. Speaking with newsmen, Agali highlighted Akor’s promising abilities and predicted a successful stint at Sevilla….

France  — Super Eagles forward and Nantes star, Moses Simon, joyfully announced the arrival of his son, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for the new addition to his family. Taking to his X handle, Simon shared touching photos of his wife during her pregnancy alongside snapshots with their two daughters. “I can’t find words strong…

Abuja, Nigeria  —  Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face a tough challenge in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the official draw. The draw, conducted on Monday in Morocco, placed the three-time AFCON champions alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Super Eagles will begin their campaign against familiar rivals…

Cairo, Egypt  —  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled nine stadiums across six cities in Morocco as host venues for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). CAF made the announcement on Monday in collaboration with the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football and the tournament’s Local Organizing Committee.   Host Cities and Venues…

São Paulo, Brazil  —   Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly on the verge of rejoining his former club Santos, sources revealed on Sunday. The forward, currently signed to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, has been sidelined after head coach Jorge Jesus stated earlier this month that Neymar “can no longer perform at the level we are…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  —   Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr has initiated discussions to sign Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface as part of their squad reinforcement strategy. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al Nassr is seeking to replace Brazilian forward Talisca, who recently joined Turkish club Fenerbahce. Romano disclosed via his X account,…

Brussels, Belgium —  Former Belgian international footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into cocaine trafficking. Authorities confirmed the arrest of the 36-year-old midfielder on Monday morning, alongside several other suspects, following coordinated police raids across Belgium. According to a statement from the Brussels prosecutor’s office, the investigation centers on…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  —  William Troost-Ekong played a key role in Al Kholood’s 2-1 victory against Al Raed in a thrilling Saudi League encounter on Saturday. Al Kholood, coming off a disappointing defeat, faced an Al Raed side eager to rebound from three consecutive losses. The match marked Troost-Ekong’s 17th league appearance this season, further…

Manchester, England —  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his team no longer instills the fear it once did at the Etihad Stadium as they prepare to face Chelsea in today’s Premier League fixture. In an interview published on the club’s official website, the Spanish tactician reflected on his team’s recent struggles, pointing…

Abuja, Nigeria  — Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have a new challenge in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after Equatorial Guinea replaced Congo Brazzaville, following the latter’s disqualification by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Congo was expelled from the tournament after the CAF Disciplinary Board ruled that the team fielded an…

Paris, France  —  Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) staged a dramatic 4-2 comeback against Manchester City at the Parc des Princes, delivering one of the most memorable matches of the season. Manchester City took control early, with Jack Grealish silencing his critics by scoring in the 32nd minute after a precise through ball from Kevin De Bruyne….

London, England  —  Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United forward, has officially completed the paperwork to change his international allegiance from England to Jamaica, according to talkSPORT. Greenwood, now playing for Olympique Marseille in Ligue 1, made this decision after being informed by the English Football Association (FA) that he would not be considered for…

Dortmund, Germany — Borussia Dortmund have officially parted ways with head coach Nuri Şahin following their 2-1 defeat to Bologna in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. The loss marked Dortmund’s fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions, a disappointing streak for a club that reached the Champions League final last season. Şahin, who served as assistant to…

[ez-toc]Manchester, England  —  Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reportedly vented his frustration after his team’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton by smashing a TV screen in the club’s dressing room. According to The Athletic (via The Sun), Amorim unleashed his anger in a rare and intense outburst, both verbal and physical, shocking players who were accustomed…

Madrid, Spain — Victor Boniface has been named in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for their UEFA Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid. The Nigerian forward has been out of action since suffering a thigh injury during international duty in November. Now fully recovered, the 24-year-old is poised to make his comeback for the Bundesliga side. Boniface…

Glasgow, Scotland — Rangers defender Leon Balogun has expressed his readiness to continue representing Nigeria at the international level. The 36-year-old has not featured for the Super Eagles since his appearance as a substitute during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in June 2022. Despite his absence, Balogun emphasized…