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Barcelona have stripped keeper Marc-André ter Stegen of the club captaincy following disciplinary proceedings against the Germany international. The 33-year-old, who last played for his country in June, underwent back surgery at the end of July. Reports suggest that his dispute with Barcelona stems from his unwillingness to allow the club to share his medical […]
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could enable the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. Nunez joined the Reds for an initial €75 million (£65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has struggled to meet that price […]
After three matches at the Ikenne Centre of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League, Isah Ibrahim of Ikorodu City is leading the race for the zone’s top scorer with three goals. Other players vying for the group’s golden boot include Akinocchio Mervielle of Remo Stars, Mubaraq Hamed, and Adebayo Oni of Kwara United, […]
Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has stated that his team will be ready for their next Group D encounter against the home-based Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. Appiah’s side played to a 1-1 draw against Congo in their first Group D match at the 2024 African Nations Championship on Tuesday. The Sudanese were on track for […]
Super Falcons WAFCON-winning coach Justin Madugu and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie have been shortlisted for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Justin Madugu has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year Trophy, while Chiamaka Nnadozie is in contention for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. The nomination, […]
Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his excitement after arriving in Istanbul to finalise a permanent transfer to Besiktas. The Nigerian international arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday night to undergo mandatory medical tests at Besiktas. Ndidi’s transfer to the Black Eagles is expected to be made official on Thursday, with the 28-year-old set to sign a three-year […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their position at 36th in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking. The latest ranking was released on FIFA’s official website yesterday. While the Super Falcons remain the top team in Africa, WAFCON 2024 runners-up Morocco are third on the continent and have dropped to 64th in the world. Former WAFCON […]
Players and officials of the victorious D’Tigress are still basking in the euphoria of the warm welcome they received from both the government, corporate Nigeria, and the public following their fifth consecutive Afrobasket victory in Côte d’Ivoire. The players and their officials have been warmly received since their heroic achievement in Abidjan, where they made […]
Victor Osimhen will miss Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig opening match of the season against Gaziantep on Friday. Osimhen completed a permanent transfer to the Turkish Super Lig champions last week but was omitted from the squad that travelled to Gaziantep for the game on Thursday. The 26-year-old has yet to achieve full fitness after resuming […]
Former Nigerian international and versatile player Garba Lawal has attributed the continuing decline of footballers from the northern region in Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, to a lack of patience and resilience. Despite the undeniable fact that Nigeria’s northern region is rich in football talent, statistics over the years indicate that less than […]