Camavinga Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season Due To Groin Injury
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following a groin injury diagnosis on Thursday. The French international sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on Wednesday. “Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with...
United Set To Trigger Release Clause On Osimhen Deal
After allegedly coming to an agreement in principle with the Nigerian striker on a possible summer transfer, Manchester United is prepared to activate Victor Osimhen's €75 million (£64 million/$86 million) release clause. According to Tuttosport, the Red Devils have already agreed basic salary terms with Osimhen’s representatives and are prepared to meet the release clause in his Napoli contract as manager Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his attacking options. The 26-year-old Nigeria international has been in stunning form during his loan spell at Turkish giants Galatasaray this season, scoring a remarkable 30...
NTF Targets Tennis Development, Certifies 40 Coaches
No fewer than 40 coaches have completed a week-long ITF National Level 1 Tennis Coaching Course organised by the Nigeria Tennis Federation in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the participants drawn from the six geopolitical zones in the country, were presented with their certificates at a closing ceremony on Wednesday. The coaching course, which began on April 14,...
Juventus Slip From Serie A’s Top Four Following Defeat To Parma
Juventus' 1-0 loss to Parma on Wednesday, one of four games postponed from Monday due to Pope Francis's passing, cost them a spot in Serie A's Champions League standings. Mateo Pellegrino’s thumping header on the stroke of half-time was enough for Parma to earn a precious win in their fight for top-flight survival and damage Juve’s Champions League hopes. Juve sits...
Osimhen Hits 30th Goal As Gala Ease Into Turkish Cup Final
Victor Osimhen fired Galatasaray into the Turkish Cup final with his 30th goal of the season as the Istanbul giants defeated Konyaspor 5-1 in their semi-final clash on Tuesday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 26th minute when he connected with a brilliant cross from former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens, powering a header past the Konyaspor goalkeeper to...
Everton Chase Simon In €15m Transfer Race
Everton is looking forward to signing the Nigerian winger Moses Simon ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Punch Sport Extra. According to Africafoot, Everton have already sent scouts to observe Simon at FC Nantes in recent weeks, with the Super Eagles forward now among their priority targets. The Toffees are currently 13th in the Premier League and are planning...
Flying Eagles Secure Narrow Victory Over Egypt In U-20 Pre-AFCON Friendly
Ahead of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, defeated their Egyptian counterparts 2-1 in a friendly game on Tuesday in Cairo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament will take place in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. Kparobo Arierhi gave Nigeria the lead in the 10th minute...
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...
