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Klopp Secures New Job After Liverpool Exit

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Klopp Defends Decision To Join Red Bull As Global Head Of Soccer

Jurgen Klopp, the former manager of Liverpool, will take on a new role at Red Bull as Global Head of Soccer, according to Sky Germany. Klopp, who has been out of work since leaving Anfield in the summer, will begin in the new role on January 1, 2025. It is understood he has already signed a long-term contract. Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen...

Arokodare Hopeful Of Eagles Call-Up

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Arokodare Hopeful Of Eagles Call-Up

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has said that he is optimistic that he will eventually get an invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation. Arokodare has been in free-scoring form at Genk this season. The 23-year-old hitman has produced six goals in ten Jupiler League appearances this season. His impressive returns ensures that he sits pretty at the top of the Jupiler Pro League...

Football World Mourns George Baldock’s Death

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Football World Mourns George Baldock's Death

George Baldock, a Greece international and Panathinaikos player, passed away on Thursday, shocking Greek fans, who came to pay their respects. The 31-year-old English-born right-back—a former Sheffield United stalwart in the Premier League—was found dead on Wednesday evening in a swimming pool at his home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada. “We can confirm that George has sadly passed away....

EPL: Saka Salutes Havertz, Timbers’ Performance

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EPL: Saka Salutes Havertz, Timbers' Performance

Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal winger, has given Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber a lot of credit for their efforts for the Gunners this year. Saka said Mikel Arteta’s side is so happy that the duo is showing their impressive display for the Gunners. Both Havertz and Timber joined the Premier League North London club in the summer of 2023 from Chelsea...

AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Sports Minister Cheers Super Eagles To Victory

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AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Sports Minister Cheers Super Eagles To Victory

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has urged the Nigerian Super Eagles to gun for victory against Libya. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan, on Thursday, Enoh also warned of complacency against the Mediterranean Knights, ahead of both teams’ clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo,...

“No Game Is Easy In Africa” – Moses Simon Cautions Super Eagles

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"No Game Is Easy In Africa" – Moses Simon Cautions Super Eagles

The Super Eagles' Moses Simon has cautioned Austin Eguavoen's team that there are no easy games in Africa. The Nantes star gave the warning ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier with Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The 29-year-old also urged his Super Eagles teammates to fight and do their best to get...

Man United New Signing Sidelined Due To Heart Condition

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Man United New Signing Sidelined Due To Heart Condition

Noussair Mazraoui, Manchester United's summer acquisition, will miss the next two months of action due to a diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia. The setback comes as the club grapples with their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, having secured just eight points from their opening seven matches. Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reported that Mazraoui, a £17 million acquisition, has been diagnosed...

Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Battles For Life In Hospital, Odegbami Speaks Out

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Ex-S'Eagles Goalkeeper Battles For Life In Hospital, Odegbami Speaks Out

Segun Odegbami has lamented the state of Peter Fregene, former Super Eagles goalkeeper who is currently battling for survival at a private hospital in Delta State. Making appeal for public assistance, Odegbami regretted the current state of the Super Eagles Eagles legend who manned the sticks for the former African champions between 1960 and 1980. He wrote: “I wake up frustrated...

AFCONQ: Chukwueze, Lookman, Others Risk Ban

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AFCONQ: Chukwueze, Lookman, Others Risk Ban

For their second leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, the Nigerian national team runs the risk of losing four key players.     Star forwards Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze, along with defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina are the players in danger of suspension following yellow cards picked in previous games. According to CAF rules, any player who...

Ballon D’Or Organizers Outlines New Rule For Winner

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Ballon D’Or Organizers Outlines New Rule For Winner

The Ballon d'Or award organizers, France Football, plan to introduce a new regulation this year. With over two weeks left before the ceremony takes place on October 28, there have been whispers about who will take the prize home. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is widely expected to be named the winner ahead of names like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Rodri. Vinicius...

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