Moses Simon emphasized the importance of the Super Eagles starting their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a victory. The West Africans are set to host their neighbors, Benin Republic, in their first match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. The last time the two teams met, Gernot Rohr’s side defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June. Simon expressed the need for the Super Eagles to avenge that defeat. “Of course, all Nigerians are expecting a win, so we will just go there and do our best,”…
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Victor Osimhen is set to arrive at the camp on Thursday for Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The 25-year-old forward is included in the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad for the matches against the Cheetahs and Amavubi. Osimhen is also expected to finalize his loan move to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Osimhen and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will join their teammates at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base two days before the game against Benin Republic. Kelechi Iheanacho, recently signed…
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly fired his agent, Roberto Calenda, amid ongoing transfer complications, according to Il Mattino (via TMW). Osimhen is said to be frustrated with Calenda’s handling of his situation, particularly in his attempts to secure a permanent move away from Napoli. It’s believed that the Nigerian international even negotiated his potential loan move to Galatasaray without an agent. Osimhen was widely expected to leave Napoli on transfer deadline day, with interest from Al Ahli and Chelsea, but no deals materialized. Calenda faced significant backlash on social media for failing to finalize any transfers. Reports suggest that…
Transfer: Details of Osimhen’s Move from Napoli to Galatasaray Unveiled The specifics of Victor Osimhen’s transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray have been disclosed. The Nigerian forward is set to join the Turkish giants on a season-long loan, with the agreement reflecting significant terms. Galatasaray’s offer includes a break clause, allowing Osimhen the possibility of a move to a top club in January. Additionally, Napoli has agreed to lower the striker’s asking price from €130 million to €75 million. The move comes as Galatasaray aims to strengthen their squad and defend their Süper Lig title. Osimhen’s arrival is expected to bolster…
Real Madrid Manager Ancelotti Identifies Key Area for Improvement After Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday night, manager Carlo Ancelotti has pinpointed what his team is lacking. Kylian Mbappé, who joined in the summer, scored both goals for Madrid in the second half. Despite the win, Ancelotti highlighted areas for improvement. “We need to be more consistent,” Ancelotti said at the post-match press conference. “At times, we lose our position and cannot afford to give the ball away carelessly. “Consistency and maintaining our shape are crucial for success. While scoring goals is important,…
Victor Osimhen has been banned from participating in Napoli’s senior team matches and training sessions after attempting to force a move away from the club. Napoli manager Antonio Conte has expressed sympathy for Osimhen’s predicament, as reported by Torizone. The 25-year-old forward was heavily linked with a transfer throughout the summer, but the window closed without any deal being finalized for the former Lille player. While Conte emphasized the Napoli board’s decision to exclude Osimhen from the squad, he also showed empathy for the Nigerian striker’s situation. “Some issues blocked it; perhaps if we had unlocked that [Osimhen] situation, we…
Uruguayan football legend Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 37. The former Liverpool and Barcelona striker confirmed that he will retire following Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo. “Friday will be my last match for my country,” Suarez said emotionally during a press conference. “It was not an easy decision to make, but I do it with the peace of mind that I will give my maximum until the very last game of my Uruguay career.” Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Suarez retires as…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under scrutiny for its handling of the selection process for the Super Eagles head coach position. Roberto Landi, an Italian coach with experience at Livingston and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, has criticized the NFF for their treatment of candidates applying for the job. Landi expressed concerns over the lack of communication and respect shown to potential applicants. His remarks follow Bruno Labbadia’s abrupt withdrawal from consideration due to contractual disagreements with the NFF. Reflecting on the situation, Landi told SportsBoom.com, “If that’s the case, it’s crazy. No one wants to be treated that way…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has agreed to join 24-time Turkish champions Galatasaray on a season-long loan, with the final details of the deal now being finalized. The reigning Süper Lig champions approached Napoli earlier today about the possibility of loaning the tall striker, and the Italian club has agreed to the proposal. However, Osimhen’s consent was necessary to finalize the deal, and while he has agreed, the Nigerian forward is requesting certain clauses be added to the contract. He has asked for a break clause to be included, which would allow him to move to a top club if…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior for his selflessness after the Brazilian, who is typically the team’s primary penalty taker, allowed Kylian Mbappe to take a penalty against Real Betis on Sunday night. Mbappe’s two goals helped secure a 2-0 victory for Ancelotti’s side at the Santiago Bernabeu. In his post-match press conference, Ancelotti highlighted Vinicius’s unselfishness and noted that Vinicius, Mbappe, and Rodrygo share a strong on-field rapport. “Mbappe was never pressured to score; he played well, and his performance in the box was impressive,” Ancelotti said. “Vini Jr. was very unselfish by allowing Mbappe to take…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stated that the club will only sign players who agree to their conditions. Maresca addressed the media following their unsuccessful attempt to secure a striker during the summer transfer window. Although Chelsea pursued Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, the deal fell through, reportedly due to Osimhen’s reluctance to accept a pay cut. Maresca managed to sign Marc Guiu, a teenage striker from Barcelona, while Nicolas Jackson remains the team’s first-choice forward. After the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday, Maresca remarked, “We want players who meet our conditions. If a player doesn’t agree to those terms,…
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo and his two assistant coaches, John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda, are safe after being involved in a road accident on Sunday, September 1. The accident happened on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road as they were returning to Accra after watching a match between Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex, and Ghana FA Cup holders, Nsoatreman, on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Reports indicate that the driver of another vehicle swerved into the lane of the Toyota Landcruiser Prado that the coach and his assistants were traveling in.
Frank Lampard has expressed concerns that Chelsea’s youthful squad might hinder their progress under new manager Enzo Maresca, following their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Blues showcased an impressive performance in a 6-0 victory over Wolves last weekend but were brought back to reality with a 2-1 defeat to Servette in the Europa Conference League. Their inconsistency continued at Stamford Bridge on Sunday when Nicolas Jackson put them ahead, only for Eberechi Eze to equalize in the second half. Lampard believes that the combination of a new manager and several new signings still adjusting to the team…
With Jadon Sancho set to make a permanent move to Chelsea, Manchester United has assigned his No. 25 shirt to new signing Manuel Ugarte. Ugarte, who was officially unveiled by United on Sunday, joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain in a £51 million deal. Expressing his excitement about the move, Ugarte said, “The project here is extremely exciting. This is an ambitious club, and I’m an ambitious player. I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates. Together, we’ll fight to win trophies and reach the level where United deserves to be.” Sancho has joined Chelsea on an initial one-season…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has introduced communication gadgets for referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The new equipment was first used during the match between Rangers and El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday, which ended in a goalless draw. This match was the only NPFL fixture played over the weekend, with the rest of the matchday one games scheduled for next week. Torizone also recalled that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau had pledged to introduce these technical gadgets during the referees’ seminar in Abuja.
Manchester United fell to 14th place in the Premier League table on Sunday after a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. Luis Diaz scored twice, and Mohamed Salah added a goal for Liverpool in the match. This loss marks Erik ten Hag’s side’s second consecutive Premier League defeat, following a 2-1 loss to Brighton last weekend. United have earned just three points from their first three matches. Meanwhile, Liverpool sit in second place behind Manchester City in the standings, with Brighton and Arsenal rounding out the top four.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has disclosed that Victor Osimhen has made it clear he does not want to play for the club again. Osimhen was unable to secure a move away from Napoli on transfer deadline day, despite strong interest from Chelsea and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. The proposed transfers ultimately fell through. On Saturday, Napoli excluded the Nigerian striker from their Serie A squad and removed him from the number nine shirt. “The situation has been clear since the end of last season,” Manna told DAZN. “Victor expressed a strong desire not to stay or play for…
Victor Osimhen’s anticipated transfer from Napoli to Chelsea has fallen through. Despite strong interest from Al Ahli, the 26-year-old Nigerian striker could not reach an agreement with the Premier League club. This leaves Osimhen’s future uncertain, especially as he has been sidelined by Antonio Conte at Napoli, who has also signed Romelu Lukaku to lead the attack this season. With the Saudi Arabian transfer window closing on Monday, September 2, there is slim chance Osimhen could still depart Italy. Al Ahli is prepared to pay Napoli between €75-80 million for Osimhen and has offered him a four-year contract worth approximately…
England and Brentford striker Ivan Toney has agreed to join Al-Ahli following negotiations with the Saudi club. The 28-year-old has signed a lucrative three-year contract and will soon undergo a medical for the transfer. The deal includes a £40 million fee for Brentford, with Toney’s total transfer cost, including wages, amounting to £100 million. Toney has scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for Brentford. Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Thursday that Toney would not be included in the squad for Saturday’s match against Southampton, regardless of the outcome on deadline day. “I can say that Ivan will not play…
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has shared why he decided to leave the club on loan to join Arsenal this summer. Sterling explained that he was drawn to Arsenal because of the unity within Mikel Arteta’s team and their strong desire to win. The England international made a surprising loan move to Arsenal in the final minutes of the European transfer window. The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward will now spend the remainder of the 2024-25 season with the Gunners. Sterling had been sidelined from the Chelsea first team by manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca, who took over at Chelsea after…