Mbappé Working Towards Copa Del Rey Final Comeback — Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that striker Kylian Mbappe is expected to be back from injury and ready to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Mbappé missed Madrid’s win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga and will not be available for the visit to face Getafe on Wednesday. The French superstar was substituted with...
Ighalo Urges Osimhen To Make EPL Move
Former Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has urged Victor Osimhen to make a move to join the English Premier League, saying that it is the best step for his career, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. As the 2025 summer transfer window approaches, Osimhen’s future has become the subject of much speculation, with several top clubs closely monitoring the prolific striker’s potential...
Leicester City Relegated From Premier League Following Defeat To Liverpool
Liverpool's 1-0 victory at the King Power on Sunday put them within one win of the title, relegating Leicester City from the Premier League. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score the only goal 14 minutes from time as the Reds moved to the brink of a record-equaling 20th English top-flight title. Liverpool could be crowned champions on Wednesday should...
”Osimhen Reaches Agreement With United” – Report
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement with Manchester United over personal terms ahead of a potential summer move, according to Turkish journalist Serdar Çelikler. “Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement with Manchester United. But there is also the club side of the matter,” Çelikler said on a podcast. The Nigeria international, currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, has...
Flamingos Target Big Win Against Algeria
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team coach, Bankole Olowookere, says the team is targeting a convincing victory over Algeria in the first leg of their final FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match today. Nigeria enters this clash as heavy favourites, and the Flamingos hope to make that count by taking a firm grip on the tie before the return leg in...
United, Juventus Table €20m-Per-Year To Sign Osimhen
English Premier League, Manchester United, and Juventus of Italy are making a strong push to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen before the summer transfer window opens. The two teams are rumoured to have tabled a €20 million annual contract for the player. According to Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük, Manchester United have offered Osimhen a contract worth £660,000-a-week to join...
Maresca Expresses Confidence Amid Chelsea’s Poor Form
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated that despite growing dissatisfaction among the Blues' supporters, he still has the full support of the club's owners. Qualification for the Conference League semi-finals on Thursday was overshadowed by boos that greeted the players at the end of their 2-1 quarter-final, second-leg defeat to Legia Warsaw. Chelsea has also slipped to sixth in the Premier League...
Flying Eagles Coach Names Final Squad For U-20 AFCON
The Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has selected his final 24-man squad for the U-20 AFCON in Egypt this year, according to Punch Sports Extra. The team's top players are forward Kparobo Arierhi, defender and captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi Jojo, and goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt. The tournament will be played in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu’s list...
Liverpool Moves To Purchase Lookman
Atalanta is reportedly planning to sell the Nigerian international to Liverpool this summer, which could lead to Ademola Lookman making a spectacular comeback to the Premier League. Lookman was instrumental in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League victory and placed 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings and he is one of the Italian club’s most valuable assets. His stellar form has...
No Need For Major Changes At Liverpool — Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot thinks it is more crucial to keep the team that is winning the Premier League than to make big new signings. The Reds' plans for next season have been boosted by Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing new deals to remain at Anfield over the past week. Trent Alexander-Arnold is still reportedly set to join Real...
