Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that additional players will be called up as preparations continue for the team’s Africa Nations Championship qualifying matches against Ghana. “This is not the final squad. There are some players we are still looking at. We have a pool of a lot of players. Next week, some … Read more
Harry Kane scored twice and assisted another goal as Bayern Munich cruised to a decisive Bundesliga win over Union Berlin. The 31-year-old England striker opened the scoring with a composed penalty in the 15th minute, awarded after a foul on Michael Olise in the box. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Manchester City’s remarkable 32-match unbeaten Premier League streak ended in a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday, dropping the English champions behind Liverpool in the title race. The Cherries struck twice through Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson on either side of halftime, before Josko Gvardiol’s late header gave City a glimmer of hope. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré has confirmed that Moses Simon is fit to play in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match against Olympique Marseille. The Nigerian winger missed Nantes’ 3-1 away defeat to Strasbourg last week due to a minor knee injury but resumed training this week and is ready to return. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
The Ellen Olusola Caulcrick Foundation on Friday brought together children with special needs and their regular counterparts for its first 2024 Unified Sports event. Children living with disabilities were treated to a series of outdoor sports and games with their counterparts without disabilities at the sports ground of Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, on Tuesday, October … Read more
Ademola Lookman has earned a spot among the top 10 players in Serie A’s opening 10 rounds of the 2024/25 season, thanks to his consistently stellar performances for Atalanta. As reported by Fantacalcio and cited by Football Italia on Friday, Lookman ranks sixth with an average rating of 6.64, while Fiorentina’s David de Gea leads … Read more
Erik ten Hag has expressed his heartfelt wishes for “nothing but success, trophies, and glory” to Manchester United fans after his departure on Monday. The 54-year-old was dismissed after United’s 2-1 Premier League loss to West Ham last weekend. Sporting’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, has been appointed as Ten Hag’s permanent successor. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Ruben Amorim revealed he initially preferred to take over as Manchester United’s head coach at the end of the season but accepted a mid-season move after learning it was a “now or never” offer. Amorim, 39, was officially announced as United’s new head coach on Friday, with his transfer from Sporting Lisbon set for 11 … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca emphasized that no player is irreplaceable after benching club-record signing Enzo Fernandez from the Premier League starting XI. The Argentine World Cup winner has recently been relegated to Chelsea’s second-string team for cup matches, missing out on starts in the last two Premier League games. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Former Valencia CF player Jose Castillejo has tragically lost his life in the recent flash floods that have ravaged Spain. The powerful storms, known as DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), have caused widespread devastation across the country, leaving hundreds of families mourning loved ones. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Manchester United have appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager, currently with Sporting Lisbon, will take over at Old Trafford on November 11 under a contract that runs through June 2027. Ruud van Nistelrooy, United’s interim manager following Erik ten Hag’s departure on Monday, will remain in charge for the … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his congratulations to Shehu Dikko on his recent appointment as chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Dikko, a member of FIFA’s Stakeholders Committee, received confirmation for the role last week. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking … Read more
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi shared his thoughts on his future, the 2026 World Cup, and his post-retirement plans in a Thursday interview with Fabrizio Romano for ‘433’. While reflecting on his storied career, Messi confirmed he has no intentions of moving into coaching once he hangs up his boots. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
The children of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona have announced the launch of a foundation dedicated to preserving his legacy, including a planned memorial site in the heart of Buenos Aires. Set to open in 2025, the “M10 Memorial” will be located in the popular Puerto Madero area and aims to attract one million visitors … Read more
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has praised the technical skill of the invited home-based Eagles as they prepare for next month’s 2025 CHAN qualifiers against Ghana. Eguavoen shared his thoughts after the team completed their first training session on Wednesday at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Atalanta appear resigned to losing their star forward, Ademola Lookman, as interest from top clubs intensifies, with head coach Gian Gasperini acknowledging Paris Saint-Germain’s pursuit and the likelihood of a move. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Gasperini confirmed PSG’s summer approach for Lookman, noting that personal terms were agreed upon, though the … Read more
The Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 qualification campaign faces a significant setback as key defender Semi Ajayi is expected to miss extended time due to a serious hamstring injury. The 30-year-old West Bromwich Albion centre-back suffered the injury during the second half of a recent match against Cardiff City, with surgery now required. This will sideline … Read more
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and his wife, Valentina Cervantes, have confirmed their separation, as Cervantes shared on social media. The couple, parents to two young children, is navigating personal changes that led them to reconsider their relationship. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking … Read more
Real Madrid’s away match against Valencia in La Liga this weekend has been postponed by the Spanish football federation on Thursday due to severe floods in eastern Spain, which have claimed more than 95 lives. Villarreal’s home game against Rayo Vallecano has also been suspended, following the devastating flash floods affecting the region. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed concern that Manchester City now have “13 players” available and are “in trouble” after sustaining further injuries in Wednesday’s League Cup loss to Tottenham. City, already missing six first-team players, saw defender Manuel Akanji sidelined with a calf injury during the warm-up. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout … Read more