Manchester United have officially slammed the door shut on any possibility of selling their talismanic captain, Bruno Fernandes, this summer. Despite intense, looming interest from the heavy-spending Saudi Pro League and several elite European giants, the Old Trafford hierarchy has taken an uncompromising stance on the midfielder’s future. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the…
Former Super Eagles captain and manager Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he was fully convinced as early as October that Arsenal would lift the 2025/26 Premier League title. The Gunners officially ended their agonizing 22-year top-flight championship hiatus over the weekend, sparking wild celebrations worldwide. Mikel Arteta’s tactical masterclass saw Arsenal finish the grueling campaign…
Arsenal icon Paul Merson has handed incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso a definitive piece of transfer advice as the Spanish tactician prepares to take the reins at Stamford Bridge. Following a tumultuous season where the Blues officially failed to secure UEFA Champions League qualification, a massive summer squad overhaul is expected. Alonso, who arrives with…
Fresh off their spectacular 2025/26 Premier League title triumph over fierce rivals Manchester City at the weekend, Arsenal have already received a strong warning from Manchester United legend Gary Neville regarding their summer transfer business. While the red half of North London continues to celebrate a historic domestic campaign alongside an upcoming appearance in the…
Arsenal icon Paul Merson has provided a fascinating, unexpected explanation for why Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer missed out on a place in England’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England manager Thomas Tuchel sent shockwaves through international football when he officially unveiled his Three Lions roster for the upcoming tournament in North…
Just days after Arsenal captured the Premier League trophy in a historic Sunday finale, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has dropped a bombshell prediction regarding the Gunners’ European ambitions. Speaking on the latest episode of The Gary Neville Podcast, the prominent pundit insisted that French titans Paris Saint-Germain remain the clear favorites to dominate the…
The Super Eagles have entered the final stretch of their preparations for tonight’s highly anticipated Unity Cup semi-final clash against Zimbabwe. However, head coach Éric Chelle faces a massive selection headache as several top stars have yet to report to the team’s London camp. According to reports from AFROSPORTNEWS, only 20 players took part in…
For a man with Chelsea blue running deep in his veins, waking up on Wednesday morning was nothing short of a nightmare. Following Arsenal’s historic Premier League title confirmation on Tuesday night—ending a grueling 22-year drought—former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel found his phone absolutely blowing up. The culprits? Jubilant Arsenal fans making sure…
The grand finale of the EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Football Tournament has been officially rescheduled in observance of the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration. Originally slated for March 19th and 20th, the championship final will now hold on April 9th and 10th at the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium. According to the Local Organizing Committee, the adjustment…
As anticipation reaches fever pitch across the Pacesetter State, the stage is set for what many are calling a defining moment for grassroots football in Oyo State. Beginning February 25–26, the Ex Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) will launch a statewide secondary school football tournament spanning 10 zones and featuring 80 schools — a bold…