Manchester United have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte for €50m (£42.29m), with an additional €10m (£8.46m) in potential add-ons. Ugarte could undergo a medical in Manchester as early as Tuesday. The move coincides with Scott McTominay’s impending €30m (£25.37m) transfer to Napoli. Ugarte, who joined PSG from Sporting … Read more
Bournemouth have secured a season-long loan for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. This move likely ends Bournemouth’s pursuit of Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, and it could also lead to Mark Travers leaving the club before the transfer deadline on Friday. Kepa, 29, has also extended his Chelsea contract until the end of the 2026 season. His … Read more
Nigeria’s under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Mexico in a friendly match held on Monday in Bogota. The match, played at the Club Banco de la República in Colombia’s capital, served as the Falconets’ final preparation ahead of the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached an agreement with German tactician Bruno Labbadia to take charge of the Super Eagles. Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi made the announcement on Tuesday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System Abuse … Read more
Manchester City have agreed to sell defender Joao Cancelo to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in a deal worth £21.2m. While personal terms are reportedly not an issue, Cancelo has yet to finalize his agreement to the move. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid … Read more
Former Napoli sports chief Mauro Meluso has disclosed that club president Aurelio De Laurentiis turned down a massive offer from Paris Saint-Germain to sell Victor Osimhen last year. Meluso stated that De Laurentiis refused PSG’s bid due to his deep affection for the Nigerian striker. Osimhen has been the subject of transfer speculation ahead of … Read more
Portugal international star and captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, says he will not tell anyone before retiring from his international football duty. Ronaldo made this remark ahead of head coach Roberto Martinez naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules … Read more
Former Nigerian boxer and first-ever Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, has passed away at the age of 83. The news of his death was confirmed by a close friend, Rudolfine F. Soultan, who shared the sad news on Facebook on Monday. EDITORS PICK: Canada Rejects Over 12,600 Nigerian Asylum Claims Since 2013 – Report Eight Killed … Read more
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia due to injury, with Paulo Dybala being recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad on Monday. Messi has been sidelined for club side Inter Miami since sustaining an ankle injury during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final. Roma … Read more
New Zealand-Nigerian mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has sparked controversy with his recent remarks, claiming that a large number of women in Lagos are involved in “runs”—a local term for sex work. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System Abuse FG Mandates … Read more
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76. The ex-Manchester City and Leicester boss had been battling cancer in recent months and died on Monday. Sven had been terminally ill and shared an emotional farewell message just days before his passing. Tributes from the football world are pouring in for … Read more
Victor Osimhen is reportedly not interested in a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, according to source. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Al Ahli has submitted a €65m bid for the Nigerian striker, with Napoli reportedly willing to accept the offer. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market … Read more
Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne were eliminated from the 2024/2025 African Champions League on Sunday after falling 2-3 on aggregate to AS FAR Rabat in Morocco during the first preliminary round. The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) runners-up had secured a 2-1 victory in the first leg at home on Aug. 18, but … Read more
After missing out on Chelsea target Victor Osimhen last summer, Al Ahli has made a renewed attempt to sign the Napoli star. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi Pro League club has presented a package exceeding €65 million (over N115 billion in Nigerian currency) for the striker. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods … Read more
Arsenal have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Ademola Lookman, as PSG appear unwilling to meet Atalanta’s transfer fee, according to Sky’s transfer expert Florian Plettenberg. The Nigerian forward remains eager to join the French giants, but the potential move is currently on hold due to ongoing negotiations between the two clubs. … Read more
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Manchester United over a potential move for forward Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports. The Blues are considering both a permanent transfer and a loan deal for the 24-year-old, with the possibility of offering a player to United as part of the proposal. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million … Read more
Nicolas Jackson responded to criticism from John Obi Mikel with a standout performance in Chelsea’s emphatic 6-2 win over Wolves. The Blues striker was instrumental in the victory, netting the opening goal and providing an assist for Cole Palmer to put Chelsea ahead 2-1. Jackson’s impressive display came just a week after facing criticism from … Read more
Arne Slot’s first Premier League home game as Liverpool manager ended in triumph as the Reds maintained their perfect start to the season with a win over Brentford. Luis Diaz opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the 13th minute, marking his 100th appearance for the club since joining from Porto in 2022. The … Read more
Noni Madueke’s hat-trick powered Chelsea to their first Premier League win of the season in a thrilling clash against Wolves. Chelsea struck early, taking the lead just 98 seconds in when Cole Palmer’s in swinging corner was inadvertently flicked on by Matheus Cunha, allowing Nicolas Jackson to head in unmarked at the back post. Jackson’s … Read more
Napoli have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign midfielder Scott McTominay. The 27-year-old has attracted significant interest this summer, with Fulham having seen two bids turned down by United. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, via Yahoo Sports, Napoli have secured a deal valued at £25.4 million, along with a clause that … Read more