The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Aliyu Zubairu as the new head coach of the National Men’s U20 football team, the Flying Eagles. The decision was disclosed on Tuesday by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s director of communications. Zubairu’s appointment follows the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and…
The former Chelsea striker, 31, and Alice Campello, 29, separated in mid-August after seven years of marriage and four children together. An argument on the pitch following Spain’s Euro 2024 final win over England reportedly caused the split between Morata and his model wife. They have insisted they still love each other and have…
Napoli sporting director, Giovanni Manna has blamed Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen over the current hostilities between him and the club saying it was Osimhen’s decision not to play for the club again. Osimhen’s move to Premier League club Chelsea and Saudi club Al Ahli collapsed on transfer deadline day in the most dramatic of…
Manchester United have completed the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £50.8million. The 23-year-old Uruguay midfielder signed a five-year contract until June 2029 with the option of another year. Ugarte’s arrival takes United’s spending in this window past £200m. They will pay PSG an initial fee of £42.3m…
Former Cardiff City captain and Ivorian defender, Sol Bamba has d!ed at the age of 39. The ex-Ivory Coast international, who also played for Leicester City, Leeds United and Middlesbrough, fell ill ahead of a match in Turkey on Friday and was taken to hospital.Turkish top-flight side Adanaspor, who Bamba had been the head coach…
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the one goal he wants to achieve before he retiring from football. Speaking with former footballer Rio Ferdinand in a new video on his YouTube channel, the Portuguese superstar highlighted his desire to reach 1000 goals, a feat only a few players have ever achieved. Ronaldo netted the 899th goal of his career in Al-Nassr’s win…
Napoli have reached an agreement in principle for around £25 million ($33m), and McTominay has been given permission to discuss personal terms with the Italian side. The 27-year-old was involved in United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday after coming on as a second-half substitute. However, McTominay is now poised to…
Swedish manager, Janne Andersson has confirmed he is in discussions with the Nigerian football governing body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job. Andersson has been without a job since leaving the Swedish national team last November but the 61-year-old has been linked with the Nigeria management job. The…
Manuel Neuer, the legendary Germany goalkeeper and 2014 World Cup winner, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 38. The Bayern Munich veteran, who revolutionized the role of the modern “sweeper-keeper,” played 124 matches for Germany, captaining his country 61 times. Neuer’s illustrious international career concluded with his final…
Following their season opening 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday evening, August 18, fans of Chelsea have called on the club to immediately sign Victor Osimhen . Erling Haaland took just 18 minutes to make his mark. Jeremy Doku’s low cross was deflected by Bernardo Silva into the Haaland’s path and he coolly slotted…
