Marseille has named Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. De Zerbi left Brighton at the end of last season after a two-year stint in the Premier League. The Italian coach has agreed to a three-year contract with Marseille, taking over from Jean-Louis Gasset, who retired at the conclusion of the last campaign. “I had…
Aston Villa has signed Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen for £35 million. Maatsen, 22, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, where he helped the team reach the Champions League final. Currently with the Netherlands national team at Euro 2024, Maatsen is preparing for their last-16 match against Romania on Tuesday….
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has expressed his strong support for Morocco in hosting what he believes will be the best Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in history. The biennial tournament is scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Motsepe, quoted by CAFonline, stated, “I am confident that…
Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, Luis Enrique, remains optimistic about the team’s future, asserting that they will emerge stronger despite Kylian Mbappé’s imminent departure. Mbappé confirmed his exit from the Ligue 1 champions on Friday, May 10, after a seven-year stint with the club. Addressing the media on Saturday, May 11, Enrique acknowledged Mbappé’s decision to leave…
Nigerian track sensation Tobi Amusan showcased her prowess on Saturday night at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational held at the National Stadium, clinching victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a remarkable time of 12.40 seconds, establishing a new world-leading record. Despite trailing behind reigning world champion Jamaican Danielle Williams and American Nia Ali for…
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…
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…
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…
In a compelling exhibition match held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday, the Nigerian national football team secured a 2-1 triumph against their Ghanaian counterparts. Amidst the FIFA international break, the neighboring West African nations seized the opportunity to engage in a showdown on the pitch. From the onset, the Super Eagles asserted their dominance, seizing…
Otto Addo, the head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars, asserts his team’s preparedness to outmaneuver the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an upcoming friendly encounter. Scheduled to unfold at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, today’s clash between Ghana and Nigeria promises to be a fiercely contested affair, fueled by the historical rivalry between the two…
Fulham’s winger, Alex Iwobi, underscores the significance of Nigeria emerging victorious over long-standing adversaries Ghana in their imminent friendly. Set to unfold at the Grande Stade de Marrakech this Friday, the clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars holds immense anticipation. Ghana thwarted Nigeria’s aspirations for a berth in the 2022 FIFA World…
In an exclusive report by esteemed football transfer specialist, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has finalized the acquisition of the promising 15-year-old winger, Timeo Whisker. As revealed via his official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening, Romano shared the breaking news, stating, “Manchester City has sealed the deal to acquire the 15-year-old talented winger Timeo…
Manchester United’s rising star, 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo, has received his first call-up to the England squad for their upcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium. Mainoo, who has made a significant impact in his breakthrough season with United, has been a standout performer in central midfield with 20 impressive appearances. This promotion to the senior…
Fenerbahce’s defensive ace, Bright Osayi-Samuel, finds himself embroiled in controversy as he risks a staggering 10-game ban following his involvement in the post-match chaos that marred the club’s triumphant away fixture against Trabzonspor last weekend. The altercation ensued when Osayi-Samuel became entangled in a skirmish with irate home supporters who stormed the field following the…
Arsenal officially announced on Monday the temporary departure of their goalkeeper, Brian Okonkwo, as he embarks on a work experience loan journey with Cheshunt FC in the Isthmian Premier League until the season’s conclusion. In a statement released on their official website, the Premier League giants confirmed the loan arrangement. Okonkwo, who became part of…
The English Premier League has sanctioned Nottingham Forest, with a deduction of four points due to breaches in financial regulations, announced on Monday. This ruling plunges the club into the relegation zone. The Premier League disclosed in a formal statement that Forest admitted to contravening the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), surpassing the £61 million…
The eagerly awaited grand finale of the fifth edition of the Dolphin Swimming Tournament is set to take center stage on Saturday, March 16, at Grange School, Ikeja Lagos, marking the pinnacle of this prestigious event. Renowned as one of the nation’s premier school swimming competitions, the tournament serves as a catalyst for nurturing swimming…
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited unveiled its collaboration with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to distribute vital weather and climate data to farmers across Nigeria. This strategic partnership, announced by NiMet, follows the formalization of a Memorandum of Understanding in February 2024 between NiMet and Tomorrow.io, a prominent weather intelligence firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA,…
In a pre-match press conference before Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final fixture against Newcastle United, manager Pep Guardiola hailed Real Madrid as an ‘exceptional’ force in the Champions League. Guardiola emphasized the formidable challenge posed by the La Liga leaders, acknowledging their seasoned experience in the competition. As both teams gear up to clash in…
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, eight teams have secured spots in the quarter-finals, with the draw scheduled to take place on Friday. The teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals include PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Arsenal. The draw for the 2023-2024 Champions League quarter-finals…
Manchester United’s midfielder, Mason Mount, resurfaced in training on Tuesday, marking his comeback after a four-month hiatus due to a calf injury. Since his substantial £60 million ($76 million) transfer from Chelsea at the season’s onset, Mount has seen limited action, tallying only 12 appearances across various competitions. The midfielder’s last on-field involvement was as…
In a gripping Greco-Roman spectacle at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana, Nworie Emmanuel of Nigeria emerged victorious on Saturday, securing a coveted bronze medal in the fiercely contested 77kg category. Executing a flawless performance, Nworie dominated his South African opponent, Hattingh Johannes, with an impressive 11-0 score, following what proved to be a…
In response to Anthony Joshua’s decisive victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury delivers his verdict from ringside. Displaying formidable prowess, Joshua swiftly took down the former UFC heavyweight champion with a relentless right hand in the opening round. Despite Ngannou’s attempts to recover, Joshua’s relentless assault sent him to the canvas twice…
In the aftermath of Jose Peseiro’s contract expiration at the end of February, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially declared the coveted position of the Super Eagles head coach vacant. Amid swirling speculations about the appointment of an interim coach, the NFF clarified on Friday that it has commenced the search for Peseiro’s successor,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Nigeria’s male and female table tennis teams are making great strides in their pursuit of more medals at the African Games as they smoothly advanced to the next round of the team event.The men’s team progressed to the quarter-finals of the team competition, while the women’s team swiftly reached the semi-finals…
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been handed with a two-match suspension in LaLiga following a red card incident during the clash against Valencia. The disciplinary action was imposed after the 20-year-old midfielder vehemently confronted referee Jesus Gil Manzano, who controversially signaled the end of the match just moments before Bellingham’s potential game-winning header. The Spanish…
In the ongoing transfer saga, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have surged ahead as the primary contenders vying for the prized signature of Victor Osimhen, as per exclusive reports from The Independent. The high-profile Nigerian international has not only drawn interest from the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal but has now become the focal point…
After Napoli’s Serie A clash against Cagliari, interim manager Francesco Calzona remains optimistic about Victor Osimhen’s swift return to peak performance, as per DAILY POST. Having netted for the second consecutive game, Osimhen’s resilience shone through in Napoli’s 1-1 stalemate against Cagliari on Sunday night. After a month-long international stint, the 25-year-old made a recent…
Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gundogan, lauded Victor Osimhen and Robert Lewandowski as elite strikers on the global stage following their standout performances in the recent UEFA Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona. In a riveting encounter, Lewandowski initiated Barcelona’s scoring spree, notching a goal precisely on the hour mark. Osimhen, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess,…
