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The English Football Association has called up no fewer than twelve Nigerians into the Young Lions’ squad ahead of their forthcoming matches. Tyrique George and Ethan Nwaneri, who made their full debuts for Chelsea and Arsenal, respectively, this season, have been named in the England U19s team. A 22-man squad was released on Friday, November…

A Chelsea youngster who made his senior debut during the UEFA Europa Conference League 8-0 win over Noah FC showed off some dance steps after the match. Competition favourites Chelsea humiliated the Armenian club 8-0 in that matchday four of the Conference League, including a ruthless first half with six goals. As noted by UECL…

Galatasaray are making plans behind the scenes to sign Victor Osimhen permanently after impressive performances early into his season-long loan move but have been warned to desist. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan after incidents surrounding his future at Napoli during the last summer transfer window which led the club to freeze him out of the…

Manchester United are preparing for the Ruben Amorim era after Erik ten Hag’s exit last week. The Sporting CP boss will officially take charge on Monday, November 11, and coach his first game after the international break on the 24th. Man United legend Paul Scholes named a few players he thinks will struggle at the…

Arsenal’s 2024/25 Premier League title ambitions were dealt a big blow following their narrow 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.’ The Gunners are looking to end their 20-year Premier League drought and have come close in the last two campaigns. Club legend Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on why his former team’s title challenge is…

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen produced a 5-star performance in Galatasaray’s win over Tottenham in a Europa League clash. The 25-year-old netted a brace in the encounter, scoring in the 31st and 38 minute to help his side to victory. He has now netted six goals and registered four assists for the Turkish club so far…

Al-Hilal are reportedly considering terminating Neymar’s contract after a series of injury setbacks. The former Paris Saint-Germain star joined Al-Hilal in 2023 for $96 million (€90 million), marking one of the league’s highest-profile signings. The ex-Brazilian forward initially moved to Paris in 2017, setting a world record transfer fee after PSG triggered his Barcelona release…

A fan confronted Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho before their Europa League clash against PAOK. The young winger immediately issued a perfect response to the fan, who was heavily criticised online. The Red Devils defeated the Greek side thanks to Amad Diallo’s well-taken brace, which handed them their first win in Europe for over a…

Kylian Mbappe will be absent from France’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, following a rocky start to his first season at Real Madrid in 2024/25. The star forward, whose high-profile move to Madrid was filled with promise, has encountered a challenging adjustment to Carlo Ancelotti’s system. Despite posing respectable statistics, per Transfermarkt,…

Mauro Icardi’s season-ending injury was a dark spot in Galatasaray’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur on matchday four of the UEFA Europa League, and Victor Osimhen sent him a message. Osimhen and Icardi have developed a great understanding since the Super Eagles forward joined the Turkish champions on a season-long loan from SSC Napoli. The Nigerian…

Carlo Ancelotti’s place as Real Madrid’s manager is reportedly becoming untenable after a serious dip in form in recent weeks. The veteran Italian manager is under fire for failing to make his galaxy of stars produce the desired results. Real Madrid has struggled to accommodate their summer marquee signing Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman has cut…

Rubun Amorim will take over at Manchester United next week, but the club has a long list of problems. The team lacks an identity; they’re struggling to score goals, and the squad is not balanced. Reports have indicated they will be eyeing two players in the January transfer window to bolster the squad. The English…

Victor Osimhen scored twice to help Galatasaray beat Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League group stage match day four, but there is a reason to worry about the striker. Osimhen shook off injury doubts and started alongside partner in crime Mauro Icardi in attack, scoring his first goals in the competition for Gala in…

Victor Osimhen showed again why he is regarded as one of the best strikers in world football presently after another brilliant performance in the Europa League for Galatasaray. The 25-year-old forward scored a brace to hand Galatasaray a 3-2 victory against Tottenham, condemning the London club to their first defeat in the competition. According to…

Victor Osimhen picked up from where he left off with another quick-fire brace in the UEFA Europa League clash for Galatasaray against Tottenham Hotspur. The marquee Nigerian forward, who had largely headlined the lead-up to the fixture, wasted little time reminding fans and opponents why he is one of the finest attackers in modern-day football….

Victor Osimhen scored twice during Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on matchday four of the UEFA Europa League group stage encounter. Osimhen overcame injury concerns during the week and was named in the starting XI against the Premier League side and wasted no time getting on the scoresheet. He is no stranger to terrorising…

Victor Osimhen has endeared himself to the Galatasaray fans early into his season-long loan spell, and the club’s assistant manager has shared the secret to his success. Galatasaray bailed Osimhen out of Napoli’s exile after he was excluded from the squad for the 2024/25 season following his failure to secure a move away from the…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman appears to be a huge fan of Lamine Yamal and has tipped the Barcelona wonderkid to become a future Ballon d’Or winner. Just like Lookman, the 17-year-old winger has been pivotal to Barcelona’s recent success since breaking into the club’s first team in the 2023/24 season under former coach Xavi….

Nigerians believed Ademola Lookman had an ulterior motive with his two goals for Atalanta against Napoli over the weekend, and his goal celebration may have given him away. Victor Osimhen left Napoli in the summer to join Turkish champions Galatasaray on a season-long loan after failing to secure a move away from the Neapolitans. Antonio…

Chelsea are desperate to sign a new striker when the 2025 summer transfer window opens and the Blues have set their sights on a host of targets. Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres are reportedly top of the London club’s shopping list as they prepare to hand manager Enzo Maresca one of the…

Napoli and Galatasaray could spit in each other’s faces whenever they meet to discuss the Turkish’s intention to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent transfer. Osimhen joined the Turkish club to escape from exile after Napoli froze him out of the squad following failed proposed moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli on the deadline day. The…

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has reacted to Atalanta’s 2-0 victory over Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League. The Super Eagles forward continued with his impressive scoring record for the Italian club, scoring the opening goal in the encounter. Lookman has netted 8 goals in all competitions, taking his tally to 13 goal involvements in 13…

It has been over a week since Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman was dismissed following their controversial defeat away at West Ham, their fourth defeat of the season. Goalkeeper Andre Onana has looked back at Erik ten Hag’s tenure and discussed what went wrong. Ten Hag’s third season at the club, 2024/25,…

Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur will lock horns tonight in the UEFA Europa League group stage matchday four, and the English club’s boss has shared his thoughts on the opponent. Spurs head into the encounter with a perfect record of three wins from three so far, while the Turkish champions are also unbeaten but have one…

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has recommended an alternative striker for Chelsea, should they fail to sign Victor Osimhen. Chelsea has been strongly linked with a move for the Nigerian forward, with growing speculation around a potential permanent transfer as the January window approaches. However, the Premier League club faces fierce competition from…

A former Manchester City star has questioned Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso on his tactical use of Nigerian international Victor Boniface. Ex-goalkeeper Shay Given has expressed disappointment in Boniface’s positioning during Leverkusen’s Champions League clash against Liverpool. The Nigerian international has become a key member of Alonso’s squad and was in the starting line-up against…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly growing frustrated with Aurelien Tchouameni, the €100 million-rated French midfielder brought in two seasons ago. Initially, Tchouameni’s versatility—covering both midfield and center-back roles—made him a critical addition to Ancelotti’s setup, showing promise with his strength, tactical intelligence, and composure. However, the current season has been far less forgiving….

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has named Jay Jay Okocha among his top five Nigerian footballers of all time. Nigeria has continued to produce some of the finest football talents, who have been incredible for club and country. Football stars from the West African country have been successful abroad, leaving indelible footprints in the English…

Football fans have showered Raphinha with praise, hailing him as FC Barcelona’s best player after yet another masterclass in the UEFA Champions League. Nearly overlooked during the summer transfer window, the Brazilian winger has proven indispensable since the 2024/25 season kicked off, becoming a pivotal force under Hansi Flick’s management at Barcelona. Raphinha has showcased…

Robert Lewandowski has garnered widespread acclaim for his remarkable display in Barcelona’s recent UEFA Champions League triumph over Crvena Zvezda. The Polish striker was unstoppable, netting twice in the 5-2 dismantling of the Serbian side on Wednesday night. In classic poacher fashion, Lewandowski opened his account by capitalising on a rebound from Raphinha’s shot, which…

Federico Valverde’s wife, Mina Bonino, did not hold back in expressing her frustration with Carlo Ancelotti during Real Madrid’s 3-1 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League. The Italian side took an early lead through Malick Thiaw, but Madrid drew level after Vinicius Junior converted a penalty. Shortly before halftime, Alvaro Morata found the…

Victor Osimhen is leaving nothing to chance as he has fired a strong warning to the clubs involved in the decision-making over his future ahead of the next transfer window. Osimhen left Napoli on acrimonious terms after the Neapolitans dragged his future across the summer and eventually botched his moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Ahli….

Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has released the squad list for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches. Currently leading their group, Nigeria is set to face the Republic of Benin and Rwanda’s Amavubi team. The squad list includes a strong core of the team’s regulars, but some selections have sparked…

There is no end in sight for the long-running GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. It is a serious discussion topic in bars, barbershops, and five-a-side pitches, but neither side has ever agreed on who the GOAT is. Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has come up against Messi and Ronaldo and has…

Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a permanent transfer move to Galatasaray as the winter transfer window nears. The marquee Nigerian striker, whose immediate future was widely discussed during the summer window, appears to have won the hearts of many in the Istanbul club’s hierarchy. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, has…

All signs now show that Donald Trump will be returning to the White House after a historic victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 US elections. Trump gave his victory speech before a rousing crowd at his campaign headquarters in Florida. It hasn’t been made official yet, but at the time of writing, the former…

New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim led Sporting CP to an emphatic 4-1 win over Manchester City in the Champions League. The young Portuguese coach will officially start his new role on November 11 during the international break. Red Devils striker Rasmus Hojlund is excited about Amorim’s arrival but has a few concerns. Amorim will…

Shola Shoretire is set to return to Old Trafford 900 days after his last game for Manchester United. The Red Devils take on PAOK in a UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday, November 7, and the star is expected to arrive with the visitors. Shoretire’s last match for the English giants dates back to May…

Ademola Lookman is enjoying the finest spell in his career and his manager at Atalanta has stated the reason for the Nigerian winger’s recent success. The 27-year-old forward has been a pivotal member of Gian Piero Gasperini’s team since joining the Italian club after previous stints with RB Leipzig, Fulham, Everton, and Charlton Athletic. Lookman’s…

The Libyan Football Federation have made the first move towards stabilising the organisation after the crisis surrounding the airport hostage saga during the October international break. Libyan authorities held the Super Eagles of Nigeria hostage for about 16 hours when they travelled to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers’ second leg match in Benghazi….

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aims to establish at least six FIFA-approved stadiums across Nigeria. Nigeria struggles to maintain stadiums that meet FIFA standards, as many facilities are in poor condition. Dikko emphasized that under the new vision for sports development, renovating and…

Letsile Tebogo has been nominated as one of the six finalists for a top award in the 2024 World Athletics Awards, but American sprinter Noah Lyles did not make the cut. Lyles missed the cut after failing to make the final round of the Male Track Athlete of the Year Award. The 100m Olympic champion,…

Libya national team head coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri proposed an early preparation camp for his players ahead of their final two AFCON 2025 qualifier games. The Mediterranean Knights have games against Rwanda and Benin Republic left in the qualifying series, hoping that things can go their way and still qualify for Morocco 2025. According to Libya…

Josh Maja may currently be enjoying one of the best phases of his club career, but the same cannot be said for his international career. The 25-year-old, who chose to represent Nigeria’s Super Eagles over England’s Three Lions in 2019, has experienced a less-than-ideal international journey. Specifically, the former Fulham star has not played for…

Victor Osimhen broke his silence on social media for the first time since Ademola Lookman helped Atalanta punish Napoli on ‘his behalf’ on Sunday afternoon. Osimhen left Napoli on acrimonious terms after the club botched his moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi club Al-Ahli and froze him out of the squad after failing to agree…

Talks about Victor Osimhen’s future have surged back into the spotlight, especially with the winter transfer window fast approaching. The star forward, who dominated summer headlines with links to multiple clubs both in and outside Europe, ultimately chose to join Galatasaray after various potential moves fell through. Osimhen has quickly adapted to life at the…

Arsenal football club have confirmed that Edu Gaspar has resigned from his position as Sporting Director. The Gunners made the announcement in a statement on their website on Monday, November 4. “Edu Gaspar has today resigned from his position as our Sporting Director,” the club announced. “Edu, our former player and Invincible, re-joined us in…

Antonio Conte is a man out of control when his team loses, much so that he could dig into the club’s past and find someone to aim a dig at to deflect the attention from his team. This is a trend that he has been known for and has exhibited during his time at Chelsea…

Manchester United fans ripped striker Joshua Zirkzee for his performance against Chelsea on Sunday. The Red Devils held the Blues to a 1-1 draw, but performances from both teams left much to be desired. One player Man United fans were not impressed with was new signing striker Joshua Zirkzee. Interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy brought…