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…
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…
Super Eagles invitee, Gift Orban, has revealed that Nigerian dish, eba and egusi soup, is the secret behind his impressive goal-scoring form. The Hoffenheim striker, who recently joined the Bundesliga side, has been in red-hot form, scoring two goals in four appearances. Orban’s love for eba and egusi soup was showcased on his Instagram story,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that the quarterfinal draws for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup will take place in Qatar. The draws are scheduled to be held on February 20, 2025. Eight teams, including reigning champions Al Ahly from Egypt, have secured their spots in the Champions League quarterfinals. Similarly,…
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, has expressed his disappointment with the Ballon d’Or award, stating that it lacks credibility. Ronaldo’s comments come after Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. was snubbed for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Vinicius Jr. was the favorite to win the award after an impressive season with Real Madrid, scoring 25…