Premier League club Arsenal have reignited their transfer interest in Ademola Lookman after the Super Eagles’ impressive start to the new season. The Gunners had an eye on the Nigerian attacker during the summer but did not proceed to make a formal approach; instead, they signed Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling on loan. Sterling has failed…
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…
As the winter transfer window approaches, discussions about Victor Osimhen’s immediate future are taking intriguing turns, with rumours of a permanent move to Galatasaray gaining traction. The Nigerian forward, who joined the Istanbul club on loan after a protracted summer saga with Napoli, is now being linked with the prospect of signing a long-term contract…
Interim Manchester United manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has made a bold commitment to support the club’s progression following their recent 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Van Nistelrooy assumed temporary control after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal, which came on the heels of a disappointing loss to West Ham—United’s fourth defeat of the 2024/25 season, leaving them worryingly…
Thomas Partey has urged his Arsenal teammates to recover quickly from their defeat to Newcastle United after a three-game run without a win in the Premier League. The Gunners lost at the St James’ Park to an early Alexander Isak strike for the Magpies. Arsenal have now dropped to fifth in the Premier League table…
SSC Napoli have reportedly made a rule change that will facilitate the departure of Victor Osimhen from the club whenever his Galatasaray’s season-long loan ends. Osimhen left Napoli on acrimonious terms in September after the club botched his anticipated moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. According to Football Italia, the Nigerian…
Victor Osimhen has commiserated with former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo following Al Wehda’s recent loss in the Saudi Pro League. Al Wehda suffered yet another heavy defeat after they were pummelled 3-1 by Ighalo’s former club Al-Shabab on Thursday, October 31, as their poor form in the league continues. According to Pulse Sport Nigeria,…
The Libyan national team have postponed their proposed early preparation camp for the AFCON 2025 qualifier games this month after a new update in the Libya Premier League. Libya head coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri released a 25-man squad for the November international games last week and urged the players to resume training camp in Benghazi. The…
It seems to be a challenging time for Augustine Eguavoen, who is forced to make a late adjustment to his squad list for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixtures. The interim coach of the Nigerian team has thus far enjoyed a successful tenure with the Super Eagles. However, he now faces the…
Manchester United announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new coach last week after parting ways with Dutch manager Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese mentor will resume his role on November 11, but there are doubts about his arrival at Old Trafford. The Red Devils played out a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday…
The controversy surrounding the CAF ruling on the Super Eagles’ airport incident in Libya shows no signs of settling. While some parties seem content with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) and its leadership have been vocal in expressing their dissatisfaction, labelling the verdict as “manipulative.” The Libyan FA…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is confident he possesses the strongest squad in the Premier League this season. The Italian tactician, who took charge of the Blues in the summer after steering Leicester City back to the top flight, has been steadily fine-tuning his team to align with his footballing philosophy. Since arriving in West…
Manchester United are reportedly looking to move flop Antony in the January transfer window following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag. The Brazilian winger arrived at Old Trafford with Erik ten Hag in 2022 but has failed to live up to the hefty price tag. This season, he has lost his place in the team,…
Casemiro was far from happy with his Manchester United teammate Alejandro Garnacho during Sunday evening’s Premier League game against Chelsea. The Red Devils played their first league game since Erik ten Hag was sacked under the watchful eye of club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy. It was a drab and dour game with only a few…
Antonio Conte appears to aim a subtle dig at Victor Osimhen after his recent comment about his replacement, Romelu Lukaku, after Napoli’s win over AC Milan. Osimhen left Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on acrimonious terms after Napoli botched his moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi club Al-Ahli and wanted to push him to Chelsea. Conte…
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is gaining the support of former Nigerian international footballers ahead of the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. Lookman is the leading favourite to win the 2024 gold in December and succeed compatriot and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who won the award in 2023. He was one of…
Manchester United assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has shed light on Erik ten Hag’s reaction to his recent dismissal from the club. Van Nistelrooy, a familiar face at Old Trafford after five successful seasons as a player—including the 2003 Premier League title—rejoined the Red Devils this summer as Ten Hag’s Assistant. Following ten Hag’s departure,…
Lionel Messi has sparked excitement among fans by hinting at a potential future in coaching, even as he continues his remarkable career at Inter Miami. Though Messi is still performing at a high level in the MLS and is not expected to retire anytime soon, Messi’s career, like all others, will eventually wind down. The…
French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais are set to hit a Nigerian footballer with heavy sanctions over his social media activity despite apologising for the incident. The stocks of Nigerian players are on the rise at top European clubs, and as such, their presence on social media has risen, too, with many finding creative ways…
The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) community is in mourning following the passing of El Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper Agbor Ekoi. Ekoi was involved in a fatal accident on Thursday, October 31, and was said to have died instantly. The former Sporting Lagos shot-stopper was among the seven players who joined El Kanemi during the summer…
Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim will become Manchester United’s next coach after the two clubs reached an agreement. The Red Devils fired Erik ten Hag earlier in the week after a poor start to the season. Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in charge in an interim capacity until later in the month when Amorim leaves Sporting….
Nigerian football star Alex Iwobi has released his second single, ‘Wat’s Luv?’, sparking reactions from fans on social media. Earlier in the year, the Fulham of England star released his first song, ‘Don’t Shoot’, as he delved into the music industry. In his second track, the 28-year-old detailed a celebration of his African roots with…
Bright Osayi-Samuel has recently seen a surge in transfer links as interest from various clubs grows. The Nigerian defender, now in the final year of his contract with Fenerbahçe, has yet to agree on a new deal with the Yellow Canaries. Speculation about his future intensified after reports surfaced claiming that Osayi-Samuel’s agent, Steven Beck,…
Former Galatasaray president has warned the club to be moderate with their expectations despite the blistering combination of strikers Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has formed a deadly combo with Icardi after moving to the Turkish champions on a season-long loan after last summer’s transfer window closed in Europe. As noted by Transfermarkt, both…
Discussions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Benin Republic and Nigeria are heating up as players from both teams begin to talk about the much-anticipated clash. The West African neighbors are set to face off for the third time in five months when they meet in the return leg of their…
Cole Palmer had a breakthrough season in 2023/24 at Chelsea after joining from Manchester City. He stepped up for the Blues, scoring important goals to help the club bounce back after a few difficult campaigns. The forward recently named the toughest Premier League opponent he has faced. Last season, Palmer registered 27 goals and 15…
Enzo Fernández and his longtime partner, Valentina Cervantes, are reportedly going through a separation, as the Argentine player seeks a new phase in his personal life. The Chelsea star has struggled to find his form on the pitch, and the reason behind his recent dip in performance may now be clearer. His partner, Valentina, has…
The 2024 edition of the prestigious Africa Player of the Year award is fast approaching, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its shortlist for the coveted prize. This annual event celebrates the continent’s elite football stars over the past calendar year and will feature a series of awards at the gala, which…
The former President of the Nigerian Football Federation and Nigeria’s representative at the CAF hearing over the airport hostage saga has explained how the verdict was reached. The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held hostage at Al Abraq International Airport by Libyan authorities during their trip to honour the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers’…
Manchester United are in the process of hiring a new coach after firing Erik ten Hag on Monday, October 28. Moments after Ten Hag was dismissed, reports in England indicated that they had identified Ruben Amorim as the replacement. INEOS head of sport, Sir Dave Brailsford, delivered a two-word update on the club’s progress in…
Anticipation builds ahead of the 2024 CAF Awards as the continental football body confirmed the names of all nominees in the men’s categories ahead of the ceremony. According to the football body, the list of nominees in the Women’s categories will be announced soon. Ten players have been shortlisted for the CAF African Player of…
Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has stirred discussion by excluding Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi from his ‘dream team.’ Currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad, Benzema is widely recognised as one of the finest players of his generation. Yet, his choice to leave out the two most iconic figures in football…
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly cooled their interest in a Super Eagles forward they were interested in last summer despite his bright start to the new season. The French club were after two Nigerian forwards last summer, first Victor Osimhen and then Ademola Lookman, when Napoli played hardball over transfer fees. Osimhen’s case dragged on for…
Maduka Okoye’s reputation continues to soar as he maintains an impressive run of form with Udinese. The Nigerian goalkeeper, who made a move to the Italian Serie A side after a challenging period at Watford in the English Championship, has quickly established himself as a key player in Le Zebrette’s defence. Since taking over from…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s challenging season continued as he missed a stoppage-time penalty, costing Al-Nassr their place in the King’s Cup. In Tuesday’s round-of-16 match against Al-Taawoun, Ronaldo had a golden chance to equalise in the final moments but uncharacteristically missed, sending Al-Nassr out with a 0-1 loss. Al-Taawoun took the lead in the 70th minute through…
Atalanta are bracing up for the possibility of losing Ademola Lookman during the summer transfer window of 2025, with plans in place to replace the Nigerian. Lookman joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2022 and has been the team’s best player in the first two years, helping them win the UEFA Europa…
Date: Wednesday 30th October, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm Stadium The American Express Community Stadium Referee Darren Bond (England) Goal Scorer: Team News Brighton Meanwhile, Brighton fans could surely not believe their luck when Welbeck was passed fit to start against Wolves, just one week after he was given oxygen and stretchered off with a back…
Maduka Okoye’s reputation continues to soar as he maintains an impressive run of form with Udinese. The Nigerian goalkeeper, who made a move to the Italian Serie A side after a challenging period at Watford in the English Championship, has quickly established himself as a key player in Le Zebrette’s defence. Since taking over from…
Victor Osimhen might now be finding the back of the net consistently for Galatasaray, but that wasn’t always the case, especially in the early days following his transfer from Napoli. The star Nigerian forward, who joined the club after a protracted transfer saga, initially went three games without scoring for the Yellow and Reds. However,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) may have issued its ruling on the airport incident involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya, but the controversy is far from over. It should be recalled that the Nigerian team was stranded upon arrival at Al-Abraq Airport ahead of the return leg in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of…
A Nigerian barrister, First Baba Isa, has named four football players who should have won the Ballon d’Or in different years but were unfairly robbed. In a Facebook post on October 30, barrister Isa said Real Madrid’s star Vinicius Jr should have won, not Rodri. Barrister Isa’s list comes following Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win, which…
Manchester United interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has broken his silence on the sacking of Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman was dismissed on Monday following the team’s controversial 2-1 loss to West Ham. The legendary striker returned to the club in the summer as part of ten Hags backroom staff and is set to take…
Manchester United players reportedly saw Erik ten Hag’s treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo as “unnecessary humiliation,” with new reports shedding light on the manager’s methods. Ten Hag was dismissed following United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday, a result that left the club languishing in 14th place in the Premier League. However, issues extended beyond…
Manchester City’s midfield general, Rodri, shared that he received a heartfelt congratulatory message from a Real Madrid player following his 2024 Ballon d’Or victory. The 28-year-old edged past Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior to claim the coveted honour on Monday, October 28, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. However, the result didn’t sit well with…
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca appeared to warn Jadon Sancho a day after Manchester United fired his former coach Erik ten Hag. The England winger has not played in Chelsea’s last two matches, raising questions about his role in the team. Sancho fell out with Erik ten Hag last year, which resulted in the club sending…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s rare penalty miss marked a dramatic end to Al-Nassr’s Saudi King’s Cup campaign as they fell to Al Taawon in stoppage time. Known for his unerring consistency in front of goal, the Portuguese forward had a perfect record of 19 consecutive penalty goals, yet on Tuesday night, he uncharacteristically launched his effort over…
Many Barcelona players reportedly passionately celebrated after Manchester City star Rodri won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Vinicius Junior. Rodri became the first Spaniard since 1960 to win the prestigious award in a shocking announcement on Monday night. Vinicius was initially seen as the favourite after his remarkable season leading Real Madrid to both league…
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has dropped a cryptic post on social media that has Nigerian football fans talking amid the international allegiance switch saga. The Nigerian Football Federation have been on the case of many European players of Nigerian descent to switch their international allegiance and represent the Super Eagles. Adarabioyo, who met Austin Eguavoen,…
Lionel Messi once again displayed his legendary grace by extending a heartfelt message to the winners and nominees of the 2024 Ballon d’Or Awards. The Argentine icon, along with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, missed nomination for the first time since 2003, a milestone that marked the end of an era for the duo in world…
Football fans have criticised the Ballon d’Or organisers after Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was conspicuously cropped out of the club’s celebratory photo posted online. Real Madrid were named Men’s Club of the Year at Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. The White Angels were honoured for their incredible season, which included winning La…
