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Carlo Ancelotti hinted on Monday that Vinicius Junior could make his Real Madrid comeback for his team’s key Champions League clash at red-hot Atalanta. Vinicius was expected to be out until the Intercontinental Cup final next week after suffering a hamstring injury last month but Ancelotti told reporters that he is in contention to start ...
Europa League champions Atalanta are actively working on a contract renewal for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, whose current deal expires in 2026. The proposed extension includes a substantial salary increase, as the club is determined to keep him in Bergamo for as long as possible as Lookman continues to draw the attention of several top ...
By Dr. Salau D.F The recent performances of Nigeria in the last two matches of the 2025 African Qualifiers have shown the level of commitment of the foreign based players each time they are invited to play for Nigeria. The drawn match against the Republic of Benin shows a low level of commitment with a ...
The thrilling conclusion of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group stage unfolded during the November international break, paving the way for an electrifying knockout phase. The draw for the knockout stage and relegation play-offs was held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, according to details posted on the league’s X account. Portugal, led by the legendary ...
Ruben Amorim took charge of his first training session as Manchester United head coach on Monday. The squad numbers were still depleted because of the ongoing international break. But players like Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro all took part. Amorim’s first official match in charge will be on Sunday, ...
Paul Pogba is eager to continue his career with a team in one of Europe’s top five leagues after terminating his contract with Juventus last week, ESPN reports. The 31-year-old will return to training in January 2025, before his ban for taking a prohibited substance expires in March. The Court for Arbitration for Sport, CAS, ...
The Super Eagles have announced their starting XI for Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda, with notable absentees in the lineup. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, initially called up for the match, is unavailable following the tragic loss of his father. Similarly, star forward Victor Osimhen will not feature in the encounter, as the team ...
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has reflected on his team’s 1-1 draw against against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Eguavoen’s side rallied to earn a share of the spoils in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter in Abidjan on Thursday night. Mohammed Tijani gave the Cheetahs the lead after 16 minutes. Victor ...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has approved Kano Pillars’ return to the Sani Abacha Stadium. The four-time NPFL champions will host matches at the Sani Abacha Stadium for the first time this season following the completion of renovation works at the ground. The Sai Masu Gida temporarily played their home games at the Muhammadu ...
The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has said Nigeria were lucky to claim a draw against his team. Both countries played out a 1-1 draw in their penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Mohamed Tijani’s goal had given the Beninoise the lead in the 16th minute, before Victor Osimhen’s ...
Former Athletic Bilbao sporting director, Rafael Alkorta, has urged Real Madrid to avoid sign Arsenal’s William Saliba next summer transfer window instead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr’s teammate Aymeric Laporte. Alkorta insisted that Saliba will give ten more years of service compared to Laporte. He, however, said Real Madrid could consider the former Manchester City star ...
New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim received a warm welcome on his first day at the club on Monday. Amorim’s arrival was confirmed in a statement on the club’s website, titled “Ruben Amorim Arrives at Carrington.” “Ruben Amorim was greeted outside the men’s first-team building with a hug from chief executive Omar Berrada, and ...
Former Watford striker, Troy Deeney has revealed when Arsenal will be out of the Premier League title race this season. Arsenal dropped two points after failing to beat Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners now sit in the fourth position on the Premier League table with nine points behind leaders Liverpool after ...
Godwin Obaje was full of excitement after inspiring Rangers’ 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday. Obaje recently rejoined the title holders after returning from a brief spell in Oman. The former Plateau United forward opened scoring for the Flying Antelopes on 55 minutes and added the second five ...
Heartland head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke is in a buoyant mood following the Naze Millionaires 2-0 win at Abia Warriors. The victory was the Owerri club’s first on the road in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Heartland went in front through Michael Ogu after 12 minutes. Chukwuma Agor’s 95th-minute strike sealed victory for ...
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti has finally congratulated the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri. Recall that Rodri recently won this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Ancelotti, Vinicius and the rest of Real Madrid members boycotted the award ceremony in Paris, France. They were disappointed with the outcome of the ...
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to continue in his interim role at Manchester United until November 11. This was confirmed following in official club statement on Friday, in which Ruben Amorim’s appointment as the next permanent manager was announced. However, Amorim will not resume immediately at Old Trafford, as he will take charge of Sporting ...
Sporting have confirmed the money the club will be paid by Manchester United after Ruben Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor. Amorim will take charge of United on November 11 once he has fulfilled his obligations at his current club. United have paid around £10.6m to appoint the former midfielder, which included extra ...
On Friday afternoon, Manchester United officially announced Ruben Amorim as their new manager. The Red Devils, in a statement on their website, said Amorim will remain with Sporting Lisbon until November 11. As a result, his first game in charge of Man United will be a Premier League trip to Ipswich Town. Amorim will replace ...
Red Star Belgrade forward Peter Olayinka is leaning on spiritual inspiration after his injury setback. The forward is expected to be sidelined for around nine months due to a Achilles tendon injury. Olayinka sustained the injury in Red Star Belgrade’s UEFA Champions League away clash at AS Monaco. The 29-year-old undergone successful surgery in Finland ...
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has said current Chelsea skipper, Reece James “doesn’t look like a captain”. His comments came after manager Enzo Maresca questioned James’ leadership qualities. Maresca said he “expected more” from the England defender since he arrived at Stamford Bridge club in July. James, who has been at Chelsea since the ...
The Edo State Government has urged the players and officials of Bendel Insurance to put behind them the disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Abia Warriors and concentrate on their next match in Ijebu-Ode. The loss was the Benin Arsenals’ first of the season. Bendel Insurance will take on Sunshine Stars in a matchday 10 fixture ...
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has said the team will fight hard to secure a place at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Nigeria will battle eternal rivals, Ghana for place in the competition set aside for footballers plying their trade in their country’s domestic League. Ghana have stopped the home-Eagles from qualifying for ...
