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Manchester United have ceased their pursuit of former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino and removed him from their managerial shortlist, as the club remain undecided about Erik ten Hag’s future. After a disappointing season in both the Premier League and the Champions League, Man United managed to end on a high note by winning the FA […]

Richard Keys has noted that top players no longer see Manchester United as a place to improve their career. He said the club has lost its appeal following their failure to hijack Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo deal. The English defender has joined the Blues after his contract with Fulham expired. Richard Keys has noted that top […]

Niger Tonardoes team manager, Usman Alfa, has rallied the players to show more seriousness and determination in their next league game. The Ikon Allah boys will square up with Lobi Stars at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Wednesday. Alfa pointed out the importance of securing victory in the game. Niger Tonardoes team manager, Usman Alfa, […]

Nigerians have attributed the Super Eagles’ recent loss to Benin Republic in the World Cup qualifiers to their use of the old national anthem, “Arise O Compatriots,” instead of the officially reinstated anthem, “Nigeria we hail thee.” This follows a viral video showing the Super Eagles reciting the old national anthem at the beginning of […]

There was drama in Enugu on Sunday during the highly-anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 35 game between Enugu Rangers and reigning champions Enyimba, as the game was abandoned deep into stoppage time as a result of fans invasion. With the game still goalless in added time, centre referee John Ojeleye awarded the home side […]

Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly dropped their interest in Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, due to his €130m price tag amid player swap rumours. After four successful seasons at Napoli, Osimhen is expected to call time on his career with the 2022/23 Serie A champions this summer, as confirmed by club president Aurelio de Laurentiis. […]

James Maddison will not be included in England’s 26-man squad for Euro 2024, British media reports said. The Tottenham attacking midfielder was part of Gareth Southgate’s 33-man training group but has not made the cut for the final squad for the tournament in Germany, the BBC and Sky Sports said late Wednesday. The Euros start in […]

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi says the team hasn’t been able to make the best use of their training camp in Uyo ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, no thanks to the late arrival of some members of the 23-man squad. The Super Eagles camp opened in Uyo […]

Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface has generously donated a substantial sum to an elderly carpenter who recently went viral for his struggles while carrying out his carpentry work. The heartwarming video, which captured the elderly man labouring through his tasks, was shared on social media by a good Samaritan who urged netizens to help improve the […]

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua has begun talks to fight fellow Briton Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua, 34, is expected to fight at Wembley Stadium on 21 September and was ringside to watch Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic last Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren confirmed talks were under way. Dubois, 26, stopped Hrgovic in their IBF […]