Milan, Italy — AC Milan’s sporting director, Igil Tare, has acknowledged that Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze may be sold before the close of the summer transfer window. Since joining the Rossoneri from Villarreal two years ago, Chukwueze has struggled to secure a consistent starting position. The 26-year-old was close to a move to Premier League…
London, England — Brazilian attacker Richarlison has dismissed speculation about a potential exit from Tottenham Hotspur. Addressing Sky Sports, the forward—who faced injury setbacks and limited appearances last season—affirmed his loyalty to the club. Amid persistent transfer rumors, Richarlison insisted he intends to stay at Spurs, determined to earn his spot in the starting lineup…
Manchester, England — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has advised young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to remain patient as he adjusts to limited game time at the club. Mainoo, an England international, has featured sparingly in the preseason and was an unused substitute in United’s opening 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League. Speaking ahead…
Milan, Italy — Nigerian international Victor Boniface is scheduled to undergo additional medical tests today as part of his anticipated transfer to AC Milan, following initial examinations on Friday. The 24-year-old striker began his medical process at AC Milan’s club facilities and underwent required examinations by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI). Further detailed tests took…
Anfield, Liverpool — Liverpool are growing increasingly confident of securing a deal for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak before the transfer window closes, with reports of a new, significantly improved bid worth £130 million in the pipeline. The 25-year-old striker has refused to train with or play for Newcastle as he pushes for a move…
London, England — Fulham manager Marco Silva has expressed strong confidence in Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey to thrive in the left-back role amidst injury doubts over other players. With Antonee Robinson and Ryan Sessegnon potentially sidelined for the upcoming clash against Manchester United, Bassey, who impressed in the left-back position during Fulham’s recent draw against…
Nnewi, Anambra State — The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has commenced its Season 5, Round 2 competition at the Moonshine Arena in Nnewi, Anambra State. This round serves as a qualifier for the Super 6 finals tournament scheduled later this year in Akwa Ibom State. Eight teams are competing, including defending champions Kebbi Fishers,…
Athens, Greek — Erik Lamela, the former Roma and Tottenham midfielder, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 due to chronic hip issues. Lamela revealed that he had been suffering from hip pain for over a decade, undergoing surgeries on both hips in 2017, with the left side being…
Manchester, England — Despite Manchester United’s opening day 1-0 loss to Arsenal, manager Ruben Amorim expressed pride in his players’ performance. The match saw Arsenal capitalize on United’s ongoing struggles with defending set-pieces, with Ricardo Calafiori scoring a header in the 13th minute. United dominated much of the game but were unable to find an…
Nantes, France — Super Eagles defender Chigozie Awaziem featured prominently as FC Nantes were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in a closely contested Ligue 1 match on Sunday night. Awaziem was solid at the back, making timely tackles that thwarted PSG’s early attempts to break the deadlock. Nantes came close to scoring in the…
San Mamés, Bilbao — Jerome Adams provided an assist as Sevilla suffered a 3-2 loss to Athletico Bilbao in a closely contested LaLiga match on Sunday night. Adams, named in the starting lineup by new Sevilla manager Matias Almeyda, set up Lucien Agoume for Sevilla’s second goal 18 minutes from the end. The former Flying…
Luanda, Angola — Nigeria’s D’Tigers aim to secure a quarter-final spot at the ongoing 2025 Men’s AfroBasket as they face Cameroon today, Sunday, August 17, 2025. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament, with Nigeria topping the group on goal difference. The winner of this clash will claim an automatic quarter-final berth, while the loser…
Manchester, England— Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag publicly stated that Cristiano Ronaldo was “never the problem” during their time together at Old Trafford, despite reports of a strained relationship that led to Ronaldo’s departure in November 2022. Ten Hag, now managing Bayer Leverkusen, remarked after a preseason friendly defeat: “For me, he’s no…
Liverpool, England — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly disagreed with captain Virgil van Dijk’s recent call for the club to sign an additional striker ahead of the Premier League season. Van Dijk, speaking after Liverpool’s Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace, expressed the view that Liverpool need another forward following the departures of Luis…
Ipswich, England — Nigerian-born striker Chuba Akpom has completed a season-long loan move to Sky Bet Championship club Ipswich Town from Eredivisie giants Ajax, marking his return to English football. The 29-year-old forward spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ligue 1 club Lille, where he scored three goals and provided one…
London, England— The 2025/2026 Premier League season will commence with the traditional Community Shield clash as Liverpool face Crystal Palace this Sunday at Wembley Stadium, kick-off scheduled for 3pm BST. The annual curtain-raiser pits the reigning Premier League champions Liverpool against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Liverpool secured their 20th league title under new manager…
Paris, France— Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star defender Achraf Hakimi has declared his belief that he deserves to win the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or award following an outstanding season. Hakimi played a pivotal role in PSG securing a remarkable treble—winning Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the UEFA Champions League—while also helping the club…
Southampton, England— Joe Aribo, the Nigerian international midfielder, is expected to depart Southampton this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. At 29 years old, Aribo is currently assessing his future at St Mary’s Stadium as he was notably absent from the matchday squad in Southampton’s 2-1 win over Wrexham and…
England and Germany— Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United are among several Premier League clubs interested in signing Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. According to reports, scouts from these clubs, along with Brentford and Burnley, were present at a pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen at…
Brighton and Hove Albion, England— Brighton and Hove Albion have warmly congratulated their newly signed goalkeeper and Nigeria’s first-choice Super Falcons keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, following her nomination for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy, awarded to the world’s best female goalkeeper. Nnadozie, aged 24, was named among five shortlisted goalkeepers, including Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham…
Istanbul, Turkey— Besiktas have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a permanent transfer from Leicester City, as reported by Completesports.com and confirmed by multiple sources. Ndidi, 28, joined the Turkish Super Lig giants from the Sky Bet Championship side after undergoing a successful medical in Istanbul. He has penned a…
Miami, USA— Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, has been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 Leagues Cup following an incident during Inter Miami’s match against Atlas, according to reports from Daily Mail, ESPN, and other outlets. The disciplinary committee confirmed that Cheuko entered restricted areas without proper credentials after the July 30 game…
Lagos, Nigeria – Fresh from their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Falcons lit up the streets of Lagos on Wednesday with a grand trophy parade in celebration of their record-extending 10th continental title. The team, who had earlier been received by President Bola Tinubu in…
Column, DNEWSINFO The 2025 National Sports Festival, hosted by Ogun State, took place in May 2025, attracting approximately 10,000 athletes from across Nigeria. This bi-annual event, organized by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Sports Commission, serves several key objectives: curbing age cheating in sports, building a robust talent pool of athletes, promoting…
London, England — Tottenham Hotspur have secured a major summer signing after agreeing to a £55 million deal with West Ham United for Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The 24-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of finalising a six-year contract with the North London club. Football transfer expert David Ornstein confirmed the…
Istanbul, Turkey — Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq is attracting attention from three Turkish Super Lig clubs as Spanish side Real Sociedad prepares to offload the striker this summer. Sadiq, who joined Sociedad in 2022, is no longer in the club’s plans for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Reports from Estadio Deportivo suggest the La Liga…
Barcelona, Spain — La Liga champions FC Barcelona have confirmed the contract extension of veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, securing his stay at the club until 2027. The announcement came via an official statement from the Catalan club on Monday, describing Szczesny’s renewal as both a reward and recognition for his remarkable performance during the past…
Turin, Italy — Juventus Scouting Director Giorgio Chiellini has categorically rejected reports linking the club to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, amid swirling transfer speculation this summer. Osimhen’s loan stint at Galatasaray recently concluded, leaving the 26-year-old forward to consider his next career move. The striker joined the Turkish side last summer on a one-year loan…
Casablanca, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced a brand-new trophy ahead of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, July 2, in Morocco as anticipation builds for this year’s tournament. According to a statement on CAF’s official…
Istanbul, Turkey — Tammy Abraham is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as AS Roma finalizes a €20 million transfer deal with Turkish giants Besiktas, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. The move, confirmed earlier today, comes as Roma seeks to meet financial regulations, with the Serie A club aiming to…
Charlotte, USA— Chelsea secured a hard-fought 4-1 victory after extra time against Benfica in a rain-delayed last-16 match at the Club World Cup on Saturday, booking their spot in the quarter-finals. Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during extra time propelled the Premier League side into a quarter-final showdown with Brazil’s Palmeiras….
