Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has hinted at a potential return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Musa asked his fans to help him choose his next club from the 20 teams in the NPFL, sharing the announcement on social media. “Let’s go again, which of these teams do you wish for me to sign?” Musa wrote on X, accompanied by the logos of all 20 NPFL clubs. The 31-year-old, who previously had two stints with Kano Pillars in the NPFL, has been without a club since parting ways with Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor.
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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has commented on Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s impressive form, saying it’s starting to make them “laugh.” Haaland has netted nine goals in just four Premier League matches this season, helping City maintain a perfect start in their title defense. His tally includes two hat-tricks, bringing his total to 99 goals in 103 appearances for the club. Ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming top-of-the-table clash with City, Jorginho spoke about facing Haaland, saying: “Erling scoring again … it’s starting to make us laugh. “We watch all the games because we love the Premier League. We watch City as well,…
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will not feature in their Turkish Super Lig match against Gaziantep FK on Tuesday evening. The club announced this on their website on Monday, stating that Osimhen, along with Ismail Jakobs and Roland Sallai, will miss the game at RAMS Park. According to the statement, “Victor Osimhen, Ismail Jakobs, and Roland Sallai, who were signed after the original match date, will not be included in the squad due to their registration status.” The match was originally scheduled for the third matchday but was postponed. Since Osimhen, Jakobs, and Sallai were not registered at that time, they…
Barcelona has been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Monaco on Thursday. The club announced on their website Monday that forward Dani Olmo has injured his right hamstring. “Tests conducted this Monday morning revealed that Dani Olmo has sustained a right hamstring injury. He is expected to be sidelined for the next four to five weeks,” Barcelona’s statement read. As a result, Olmo will miss Barcelona’s upcoming six fixtures against Monaco, Villarreal, Getafe, Osasuna, Young Boys, and Alavés.
Former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has criticized the club’s ex-coach, Maurizio Sarri, describing him as a “very standstill and superstitious manager.” Cahill expressed his dissatisfaction with Sarri’s tactical approach and noted that the Italian coach did not select him during his tenure at Stamford Bridge. The 38-year-old, who experienced a challenging period under Sarri from July 2018 to June 2019, left Chelsea two months after Sarri’s departure. “It was all tactical stuff—basically boring. What was Sarri ball? I played under him and still don’t know what it was,” Cahill said on the Obi One Podcast with former Chelsea midfielder John…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that he had difficulty sleeping before their 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Arteta explained that his game plan was affected by injuries sustained by some of his players during the international break. Gabriel Magalhães’ header in the 64th minute secured the win in the first North London Derby of the season. However, Arsenal were without Declan Rice due to suspension and had several injury absentees, including Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, and Riccardo Calafiori. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney were also unavailable. “I didn’t enjoy the preparation because I didn’t sleep much,” Arteta…
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) did not recommend a red card for Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber during their 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, as his challenge on Pedro Porro was not considered “serious foul play.” In a heated first half, referee Jarrad Gillett issued seven yellow cards, setting a new Premier League record. Timber received one in the 35th minute, but Spurs players argued that it should have been a red card. Timber’s challenge involved him planting his foot on the top of the ball, which led to contact with Porro. The foul sparked a confrontation between the teams, with…
Ademola Lookman is in high spirits after playing a key role in Atalanta’s 3-2 victory over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. Lookman netted the decisive goal for Gian Piero Gasperini’s team in his first Serie A start of the season and also provided an assist in the thrilling contest. Speaking to DAZN after the match, the 26-year-old winger expressed his joy. “It feels great to be back in front of our fans and playing here. I’m enjoying it, and we have a strong squad this season. I’m happy to be part of it, so we keep moving forward.”…
Former Super Eagles head coach, José Peseiro, has shared the reasons behind his departure from the team. Peseiro stepped down from his role in February after his contract expired. The Portuguese coach had been appointed on May 15, 2022, to lead the three-time African champions. At 64, Peseiro guided the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year. However, he revealed that he would have resigned even if the team had won the tournament. “I had already decided that after AFCON, I would leave. I put in a…
Ahead of the start of Manchester City’s 115 Financial Fair Play (FFP) charges case, there is a proposal for the club to face a points deduction “across multiple seasons,” according to the UK Telegraph. Several top-flight clubs believe that a single points deduction would serve as sufficient punishment if City are found guilty, even if it leads to their relegation from the Premier League. A senior figure in football has suggested that docking points over multiple seasons would prevent Pep Guardiola’s side from bouncing back immediately and challenging for trophies. The case, which begins on Monday, is expected to last…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has emphasized that he has no issues sharing penalty duties with teammate Vinicius Jr. Mbappe made the statement after Vinicius handed him the second penalty during their 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday. This goal brought Mbappe’s tally to three goals in two matches. Vinicius Jr. had initially opened the scoring from the penalty spot following Sergio Gómez’s handball. When the Brazilian was fouled in the box in the 75th minute, he chose to give Mbappe the opportunity to take the second penalty. Speaking to Real Madrid TV, Mbappe said, “[Vinícius and I] always…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has commented on Jadon Sancho’s treatment, suggesting that the player “needs love” to thrive after his challenging period at Manchester United. Sancho made a notable debut for Chelsea on Saturday night, coming off the bench at halftime and earning Player of the Match in their 1-0 victory over Bournemouth. His performance was part of an impressive showing from Chelsea’s substitutes, with Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku also contributing, the latter scoring the winning goal. Maresca, speaking at the post-match press conference, praised Sancho’s display and emphasized the need for support: “Jadon was good, Joao [Felix] was…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his disappointment that Rodrygo was not included in the 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Speaking to the media on Friday, Ancelotti emphasized that Rodrygo is an “important” player who deserved to be nominated. “For sure, Rodrygo should have been among the nominees for the Ballon d’Or, no doubt,” Ancelotti stated. “I understand his disappointment; he’s right. For me, he’s an important player, and there are no issues.” Real Madrid has the most players on the list, including notable names like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.
Turkish Super Lig: Osimhen Provides Assist in Galatasaray DebutPublished on September 14, 2024, by Don Silas Victor Osimhen marked his Galatasaray debut with an assist during their match against Rizespor on Saturday night. The Nigerian striker, who joined the Turkish champions on a season-long loan from Napoli, set up a goal in the first half as Galatasaray cruised to a 5-0 victory. Osimhen played the full 90 minutes and was a key figure in the attack. Goals from D. Sánchez, A. Bardakçı, G. Sara, D. Mertens, and B. A. Yılmaz sealed the comprehensive win for the hosts. Osimhen will aim…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised winger Alejandro Garnacho following their 3-0 Premier League victory over Southampton on Saturday. Ten Hag commended the Argentine for his impactful performance, saying Garnacho “downsized” Southampton with his display. Goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford, and Garnacho secured the win for United. Speaking to MUTV, Ten Hag said: “We are happy when a substitute makes an impact, and he [Garnacho] was the one who downsized the opponent to 10 with a good action and then a good finish. I was pleased with the rest of his performance as well. That’s how players…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted his team was fortunate in their 2-1 comeback win over Brentford on Saturday. Brentford took the lead within 25 seconds through Yoane Wissa, but Erling Haaland responded with a first-half brace, securing three points for the Premier League champions. Speaking after the match, Guardiola acknowledged his team’s struggles: “We were lucky with the deflection because they deserved to be 1-0 up. We had a hard time reading when to shoot and press. We were fortunate to find the goals, but in the second half, we were better and probably deserved more. “This game reminded…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland continued his remarkable start to the Premier League season by breaking yet another record during their 2-1 win over Brentford. Haaland netted twice in quick succession in the first half, overturning an early goal from Yoane Wissa, who scored for Brentford within 22 seconds. These were Haaland’s eighth and ninth goals of the campaign, breaking a 13-year-old record previously held by Wayne Rooney. Rooney had set the record with eight goals for Manchester United in the first four games of the 2011/12 season. Haaland had already made history by scoring the most goals (7) in…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted that poor decision-making and execution contributed to their 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest. After winning their first three Premier League matches under Slot, Liverpool aimed to maintain their perfect start at Anfield. However, a second-half goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi shocked the home crowd. Speaking after the match, Slot said: “It was a stop-start game, and we hardly created any chances. We only have to look at ourselves—we need to be better. “Far too often, we lost the ball near the area, and that wasn’t good enough. We need to improve with the ball. “Our decision-making…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has acknowledged that he needs to start winning games to maintain the support of the club’s hierarchy and secure his position. Following recent back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Liverpool, new CEO Omar Berrada publicly expressed his support for Ten Hag. These losses have left the Red Devils in 14th place, with a crucial match against Southampton coming up on Saturday. Ten Hag is under increasing pressure just three games into the new season and cannot afford another loss. “In football, you have to win and deliver, that’s clear,” Ten Hag said. “It’s positive that…
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to consider retiring from football, suggesting he should make the decision by the end of the current season. Despite approaching 40, Ronaldo, who now plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, has continued to perform impressively. He has started the 2024-25 campaign strongly, with four goals and two assists in four appearances across all competitions. Lawrenson, whose own career spanned over three decades, believes Ronaldo should retire when his current contract expires next June. Speaking to Paddy Power via GOAL, Lawrenson said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring in Saudi Arabia,…