Nigeria’s formidable squad arrived confidently at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar expected to join them. A total of 22 players were set to begin the team’s first training session ahead of their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against neighbouring Benin Republic on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
Ademola Lookman believes his standout performances over the past two years with Serie A club Atalanta have elevated his career to new heights. The 27-year-old, who ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings, shared with the BBC that his time in Italy has significantly boosted his confidence and self-belief. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry … Read more
Turkish football club Ankaragucu has come to the defence of former president Faruk Koca, who was sentenced to prison for assaulting a referee. On Monday, a court in Ankara sentenced the 60-year-old Koca to three years and seven months for “intentionally wounding a public official.” He also received a suspended sentence of under a year … Read more
Ecuadorian international Marco Angulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22, just over a month after sustaining critical injuries in a car accident, his club LDU Quito has confirmed. The midfielder had been hospitalized since the accident, which occurred on 7 October in the southern part of Ecuador’s capital, Quito. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Norway and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has emphasized the importance of “listening to his body” after deciding to withdraw from Norway’s squad for this week’s Nations League matches. The midfielder sustained ankle ligament damage during September’s international break, sidelining him for seven weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has highlighted two potential Premier League clubs that could attract Jose Mourinho if he returns to England. Mourinho has expressed interest in coming back to English football, where he’s already had multiple managerial stints. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen in 2025, with the club’s owners, the Public Investment Fund, reportedly prepared to activate the Nigerian striker’s £113m release clause. According to Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder, the Magpies are among several clubs that will be offered the opportunity to sign the 25-year-old, who is currently … Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed Manchester United after not being offered a position in new manager Ruben Amorim’s coaching team. The 48-year-old Dutchman stepped in as interim manager at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal. Van Nistelrooy, who joined United as an assistant coach in July on a two-year contract, led the team to … Read more
Interim England manager Lee Carsley faces his final two matches with a heavily depleted squad, following the withdrawal of eight senior players. Key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale have all pulled out — seven of them from Premier League top-four clubs. … Read more
The world’s top football clubs will learn their group-stage opponents for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup during a highly anticipated draw on December 5 in Miami. Questions remain around the competition’s commercial details, with only one sponsor confirmed so far — Chinese electronics company Hisense — and no broadcasting partners announced yet. EDITOR’S … Read more
Joao Pereira has been named as the new head coach of Sporting Lisbon, succeeding Ruben Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, the Portuguese champions confirmed on Monday. The 40-year-old Pereira, previously Sporting’s reserve-team manager, steps up after Amorim’s departure to Old Trafford. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To … Read more
The team bus of Enugu’s Rangers International Football Club was attacked on Sunday by suspected fans of Plateau United following a goalless draw on Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Nigerian Premier Football League in Jos. Several players and coaches of the Flying Antelopes sustained injuries, with photos and videos circulating on social media showing … Read more
Al Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard has vowed not to resign despite his side’s loss to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The former England captain was set to meet with the Al Ettifaq board today to discuss the team’s underwhelming season. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – … Read more
British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not return to the ring until at least May next year, effectively ruling out any possibility of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was knocked down four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round knockout at … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his team will bounce back after suffering four straight defeats, marking the first time in his managerial career that such a run has occurred. City’s latest setback came in a 2-1 loss to Brighton, following previous defeats to Bournemouth in the Premier League, Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice following their withdrawals during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, saying their conditions “don’t look good.” Rice, who had been playing with a broken toe, was substituted in the 71st minute, while Saka, after receiving treatment for a leg issue, … Read more
Roma have dismissed head coach Ivan Juric following Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to Bologna, marking the search for their third manager this season. Juric, 49, took over in September, succeeding Daniele de Rossi, who held the role for just eight months after Jose Mourinho’s departure. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen played a key role in Galatasaray’s crucial 3-2 home victory over Samsunspor, extending their lead at the top of the league to five points. Osimhen set the tone early, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute with a powerful header into the right post, igniting the crowd at Galatasaray Stadium. … Read more
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has labeled Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as a significant threat ahead of their Premier League clash this evening. Madueke and Saka will go head-to-head as Chelsea welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge. Speaking to the club’s website, the England international emphasized the need to keep a close eye on Saka to … Read more
Lionel Messi found the net, but Inter Miami faced a surprising first-round exit from the MLS Cup playoffs. Atlanta United claimed a 3-2 victory in the decisive third game of the best-of-three series held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after each team had taken one win in the previous matches. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more