Blackburn Rovers manager, John Eustace, has praised Emmanuel Dennis for his impressive debut performance in the club’s defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dennis made his debut for the Blue and Whites in the Emirates FA Cup clash at the Ewood Park on Sunday. The 27-year-old striker played for 66 minutes in the encounter, registering three shots,…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will return to Nigeria before the end of the month to scout players in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chelle is currently on a tour of Europe, meeting with the team’s top stars, Afrosportnews reports. As part of his European tour, Chelle and his assistant Hedi Taboubi visited…
Plateau United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes to the poor condition of the playing surface at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, reports, Afrosportnews. Mangut expressed satisfaction with the result, stating that the team had aimed to secure maximum points. However, he noted that the pitch’s condition…
Fulham have re-signed winger Willian on a deal until the end of the season, six months after he left the club. The Brazilian, who played for the Cottagers from 2022-24, has rejoined as a free agent after leaving Olympiakos at the end of December. Willian’s move did not need to be confirmed before Monday’s transfer…
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022. Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six…
British number two Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Qatar Open, a WTA 1,000 event. The tournament, which takes place in Doha from February 9-15, will be Raducanu’s next competitive outing. Raducanu’s recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back losses in the Singapore Open and Abu Dhabi Open. She was beaten…
Brazil striker Neymar made an emotional return to Santos, the club where he began his career, after a 12-year absence. The 33-year-old rejoined Santos on January 31 from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, marking a significant moment in his career. Neymar’s return to the pitch was also a successful one, as he impressed in the second…
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a serious knee injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old centre-back was taken off on a stretcher during Sunday’s home defeat to Crystal Palace. Martinez’s injury has been diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) issue, which will require a lengthy…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has taken responsibility for the club’s decision not to sign more players in the January transfer window. Despite allowing Marcus Rashford and Antony to leave on loan, United only brought in two young players, Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven. Amorim acknowledged that the decision was a “risk” but stated that…
Marcelo, the iconic Brazilian left-back, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The decorated player, who won 25 major titles during his illustrious career, revealed his decision on social media. “My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football,” Marcelo said, reflecting on…
