EPL: Rudiger Hails Chelsea’s Palmer, Jackson
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has singled out Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer for special praise. Rudiger, a former Chelsea player, described Jackson and Palmer as'very good players’. The Germany international spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend. Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger has singled out Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer for special...
Ahmed Musa, Sheu Abdullahi Returns To Kano Pillars
Nigerian internationals Ahmed Musa and Sheu Abdullahi have returned to Kano Pillars on short-term contracts for the 2024/25 NPFL. Both players were pictured at the training ground of the former champions on Thursday ahead of their NPFL match-day five home game against Sunshine Stars. “Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Nazir Laja, and the rest of the squad trained ahead of the NPFL...
New England Revolution’s Moreira Commends Yusuf’s Performance
Assist. coach, Pablo Moreira has praised Alhassan Yusuf for his impressive performance in the club’s 1-0 victory over Nashville SC. Yusuf put up an impressive performance in the encounter. Moreira praised the defensive midfielder’s work ethic and exceptional passing abilities. “I think as more games go, you’re going to see him be more comfortable,” Moreira was quoted as saying by The Blazing...
Messi Wins 46th Trophy As Miami Earns MLS Supporters’ Shield
Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-2 win against the Columbus Crew to clinch the Supporters’ Shield, awarded for the best regular season record. Messi had been subdued until the 45th minute when he put Inter ahead—chesting down a long ball into the box and getting a lucky bounce off Crew defender Malte Amundsen before poking home. Minutes later, Messi made...
Dortmund, Brest Lead As Arsenal, PSG, Madrid Struggle In UCL
In the ongoing 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Match Day 2 brought a flurry of action with fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday. This season marks a significant shift in format, introducing a league phase that sets the stage for an exhilarating competition. With clubs vying for top positions and a place in the knockout stages, fans witnessed thrilling matches that highlighted...
UEFA Champions: Man City Equals Man Utd Record
Manchester United and Manchester City have now tied for the longest winning streak in UEFA Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s side achieved the feat after beating Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Tuesday. Before the game, Man City’s clash with Slovan Bratislava, the Cityzens sat one game behind Man United on the leaderboard for the longest undefeated streak in the...
“Super Eagles Can Still Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, believes the team can still make it to the 2026 World Cup despite their poor run in the qualifiers. The three-time African champions are second from bottom in their group with three points from four games. Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin Republic are joint leaders in the group with seven points from the same number...
Man United: Obi-Martin Named Third-Choice Striker
The Danish forward Chido Obi-Martin has been included in Man-U’s first team as their third striker after Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund. According to a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Wednesday, the 16-year-old is expected to get some minutes going into the current campaign. The move by Manchester United is apt considering the current form of its strikers, who...
AFCON Qualifier: Libya Prepares To Face-Off Nigeria October 11
The Libya National Team begins preparation for the AFCON qualifying tie against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Mediterranean Knights had their first training under the leadership of their new coach, Nasser Al-Hadhiri, and his assistants, Tunisian Akram Al-Hammami and Aboubaker Harak, in Tripoli. The team is expected to arrive in Abuja on October 7...
January Transfer: Osimhen Can Leave Napoli For €90m — Report
Victor Osimhen reportedly has a €90m release clause for a permanent move during the January transfer window, according to a report by RAI Sport. The Nigerian international, who joined Galatasaray on loan earlier this season, had previously attracted interest from clubs like Al-Ahli, Chelsea, and PSG, although negotiations fell through during the summer. Before his loan move, Osimhen extended his contract...