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…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 23-year-old joins the Premier League Champions until 2029, becoming manager Pep Guardiola’s fourth signing in the winter transfer window. Gonzalez’s arrival follows the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Omar Marmoush. The Argentine midfielder is expected to bolster…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars. The match was initially scheduled for January 25 but will now take place on February 12, 2025. The encounter will be played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, in…
Olympic Marseille are interested in signing Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season. The Nigerian forward has failed to impress since joining Sevilla on a free transfer last summer. Sevilla are willing to let Iheanacho leave this month, and the arrival of Jerome Akor Adams from Montpellier has further pushed…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, says his team is motivated to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who was appointed Super Eagles head coach earlier this month, acknowledged the challenge posed by the teams…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a comprehensive programme of activities for 2025, coming on the heels of its board meeting held earlier in January 2025. The programmes of basketball activities which was ratified by the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by its President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has been termed by…
