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The FIFA World Cup has never been merely a tournament for players. While footballers chase immortality on the pitch, coaches carry an equally daunting burden, knowing that just a handful of matches can judge four…
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has revealed how the country narrowly missed out on signing Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze and Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham for the Super Eagles, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Pinnick, who served as NFF…
Nigerian goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has spoken after he parted ways with Chippa United on Thursday after turning in a transfer request. In a message shared on his X account, the 29-year-old expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, fans, and the…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is perhaps the most impressed by the transfer of one-cap Nigerian player, Tochukwu Nnadi, from Zulte Waregem in Belgium to French club Marseille, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nnadi made his move in the January transfer…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has claimed that the Gunners players don’t trust teammate, Viktor Gyokeres. In a recent appearance on The Overlap, Merson said Arsenal players never pass the ball to the Sweden international. “Arsenal don’t trust Gyokeres,” Merson said.…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has hinted at the possibility of handing new signing Ademola Lookman his debut on Thursday (today) when the club faces Real Betis in the last quarter-final match of this season’s Copa del Rey, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Samuel Chukwueze is in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Month award for January, DAILY POST reports. Chukwueze’s superb strike in the Whites’ hard-earned 2-1 win over Brighton was nominated alongside 11 others. The 26-year-old received a pass from…
Galatasaray remain interested in Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika despite the Turkish club’s complex transfer dealings during the January window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old has been mentioned in discussions surrounding Galatasaray’s midfield planning as the club navigates multiple targets…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Arsenal as a top-class team and the best club in Europe at the moment. Guardiola spoke at his post-match interview after Man City’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg victory against Newcastle United on…
Inspectors from the Confederation of African Football have concluded an assessment of Nigeria’s proposed host venues for the Final Phase of the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship, describing the facilities in Remo as exceptional and setting a new benchmark…
South African club Chippa United have confirmed the departure of Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after agreeing to grant his request to leave the club. In an official statement dated 5 February, the Eastern Cape–based side announced that Nwabali had formally…
Former Real Madrid player, Mutiu Adepoju has expressed confidence in new Atletico Madrid recruit Ademola Lookman, predicting a successful tenure for him at the LaLiga club. Earlier this week, Lookman made a transfer move to Diego Simeone’s side from Serie…
Chippa United have confirmed the departure of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after the Nigerian formally requested to leave the South African club. In a statement shared on its official X account on Thursday, the Port Elizabeth-based side said the…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has left Chippa United after four years with the club. This was confirmed in an official club statement on Thursday. According to the South African club, Nwabali submitted a transfer request, asking to leave. The…
Senegal have unveiled their squad for Saturday’s FIFA U-20 women’s world cup qualifying clash against Nigeria’s Falconets and have commenced preparations in Abeokuta ahead of the first leg of the third round encounter, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Senegalese football…
Kun Khalifat FC has sent shockwaves through Nigerian football after announcing its immediate withdrawal from the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), describing recent sanctions imposed on the club as unfair, excessive, and damaging to its future. In a strongly worded…
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