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Club Blames Mid-Season Departure for P

Chelsea on Monday explained the dramatic departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, blaming his mid-season resignation for derailing what the club described as a “hugely disappointing” 2025/26 campaign. In a statement published on the…

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Sunderland & Fulham eye summer transfer for Chidera Ejuke

Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has attracted interest from Premier League sides Fulham and Sunderland ahead of a likely summer departure from Sevilla, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old, who joined Sevilla in July 2024, has made 25 LaLiga appearances this…

Iran’s World Cup Squad Heads to Turkey for Preparation

Iran’s World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies, and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya,…

Awoniyi honoured by Nottingham Forest after 100th appearance

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been honoured by Nottingham Forest after reaching the landmark of 100 appearances for the Premier League club. The Nigerian forward received a special commemorative shirt during Friday’s training session as Forest players and coaching…

Serie A: Okoye shortlisted for Player of the Month 

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been nominated for the Serie A Player of the Month award for May, DAILY POST reports. Okoye was recognised for his impressive performances for the Zebras during the month. The 26-year-old has kept two clean…

Salah urges Liverpool to bring back ‘heavy metal’ football

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called on Liverpool to return to the “heavy metal” style of football that defined the club under former manager Jürgen Klopp after their damaging 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Liverpool’s latest loss left their hopes…

Report: Xabi Alonso agrees to become new Chelsea manager

As Chelsea is set to end the season without winning any trophies in all competitions, after lifting two titles the previous year, the club’s hierarchy is already preparing for the future. The club is set for a major leadership change,…

NPFL: Obioma laments Abia Warriors’ continental miss 

Abia Warriors forward, Emeka Obioma, has expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s failure to secure a continental ticket. The Umuahia-based club failed in their bid to secure a place on the continent after recent back-to-back defeats. Obioma described the setback as…

Fulham boss confirms Alex Iwobi return from injury

Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has returned to full training and is back in contention for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers, handing a major boost to both club and country, PUNCH Sports…

Guardiola makes history as Manchester City lift FA Cup

Manchester City FC defeated Chelsea FC 1-0 on Saturday to win the FA Cup for the eighth time in the club’s history. A brilliant second-half finish from Antoine Semenyo proved decisive at Wembley Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s side ended Chelsea’s…

EFN & NUC partner to integrate esports in Nigerian universit

The Esports Federation of Nigeria and the National Universities Commission have begun discussions on integrating a structured academic esports framework into Nigerian universities, in a move both parties say could position Nigeria as a continental leader in digital innovation. The…

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