When and Where to Watch The Nigeria Super Eagles will face the Benin Republic Cheetahs in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The game will be held at Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday, June 10, 2024. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time. Match Context Finidi George’s Super Eagles are looking for their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Currently, Nigeria sits fifth in the Group C standings after drawing matches against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. A win against the Benin Republic is crucial for improving their standing. Head-to-Head…
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Leicester City have confirmed the departures of Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Albrighton, and Dennis Praet as their contracts expire on June 30. Meanwhile, Jannik Vestergaard has signed a new three-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2027. Iheanacho, who joined Leicester in 2017 from Manchester City, leaves after scoring six goals and providing three assists in 26 games last season. Over his tenure, the Super Eagles star netted 61 goals and contributed 34 assists in 232 appearances. Albrighton, a key member of Leicester’s 2015-16 Premier League-winning squad, scored 19 goals and made 48 assists in 313 games since joining in…
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has ranked the five teams he believes are most likely to win the Euro 2024 championship. The Euro 2024 championship will resume in Germany next weekend after a brief hiatus from European club football. Twenty-four teams will compete for the continental title. Merson has ruled out Belgium and the current champions, Spain, from his top five contenders. “I’m going to omit Belgium and Spain from my top five as I believe the teams that I’ve chosen stand a much better chance of making it through to the business end of Euro 2024,” Merson said, according…
Man Utd Ready to Pay €60m for Koopmeiners Manchester United and Liverpool are set to battle for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners this summer. Koopmeiners has garnered attention from multiple clubs due to his impressive performances in Serie A this season. The Red Devils, looking to overhaul their squad under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have shown keen interest in the 26-year-old Dutchman. With the potential departures of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Donny van de Beek, there would be room in United’s midfield for Koopmeiners. According to Calciomercato, Manchester United are prepared to offer around €60 million (£51m/$64.8m) for his services. Arsenal…
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has revealed that he has spoken with Mikel Arteta about a possible fairytale return to the club. The 38-year-old is still actively playing and is currently aiming for promotion to LaLiga with Real Oviedo through the play-offs. Oviedo recently faced Eibar in a two-legged semi-final, with the winner advancing to the final to decide promotion. Cazorla, who played for Arsenal from 2012 to 2018 and won the FA Cup twice, left the club after enduring severe injury setbacks. Reflecting on his time at Arsenal, he shared, “I spent six wonderful years there and I know…
According to a report, INEOS, minority owners of Manchester United, are considering selling French club Nice due in part to an agreement with UEFA. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the founder, chair, and CEO of INEOS, acquired a 27% stake in Manchester United earlier this year. He has also owned Nice for the past five years. However, this arrangement has drawn scrutiny from UEFA. Both United and Nice are slated to participate in next season’s Europa League, but UEFA regulations prohibit two clubs under the same ownership from competing in the same European competition. Although Ratcliffe’s stake in Manchester United falls within…
According to reports, Liverpool has “expressed an interest” in acquiring Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh. Newcastle may face early sales in the summer transfer window to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and to finance their own operations. The Telegraph suggests that Newcastle is reluctantly considering offers of approximately £40m for Minteh, who spent the previous season on loan at Feyenoord. During his time at Feyenoord, the 19-year-old was under the management of Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, who lavished praise on him. Minteh impressed with 11 goals and six assists during his loan spell in…
England has announced their squad numbers for the upcoming Euro 2024 campaign, signaling the beginning of the tournament fervor. Despite a setback with a surprising 1-0 defeat against Iceland on Friday, anticipation for the Euros is once again building up. Key players have been allocated familiar numbers, with captain Harry Kane retaining the number nine, a role he’s held in the last four major tournaments. Rising star Jude Bellingham has been assigned the number ten jersey, while Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden will don the numbers seven and 11, respectively, following their impressive club performances this season. Cole Palmer, their…
Bayern Munich has reportedly placed six players, including Joshua Kimmich and Matthijs de Ligt, on the transfer list in hopes of generating funds for new signings this summer. The Bavarian club ended the 2023/24 season without securing any trophies and finished a disappointing third in the Bundesliga, with Bayer Leverkusen claiming the title and Stuttgart finishing second. Following the departure of head coach Thomas Tuchel, Bayern has appointed Vincent Kompany as his replacement after an extensive search. With attention now focused on squad rebuilding, Sky Sport Germany reports that Bayern is open to selling six players, including Kimmich, De Ligt,…
Lionel Messi Discusses Potential Participation in 2026 World Cup Argentina captain Lionel Messi has left the possibility of competing at the next World Cup open, despite being 39 years old when the tournament arrives. The 36-year-old achieved the pinnacle of his career by leading the Albiceleste to their third World Cup title in Qatar 2022. Initially, he announced that it would be his last tournament. However, his stance has evolved, and he is now contemplating the idea of playing in the upcoming edition. In an interview with Infobae’s Pollo Alvarez, Messi explained that his decision to participate in the 2026…
Juventus are making strides in their pursuit of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, with the player indicating his keenness to join the Serie A giants during the upcoming summer transfer window. Greenwood, who is set to return to Manchester United following a successful loan stint at Getafe, has attracted interest from various clubs, including Juventus. The 22-year-old impressed during his time in La Liga, scoring eight goals and providing six assists, which earned him the club’s player-of-the-year accolade. However, Greenwood has been absent from Manchester United’s lineup since his arrest in January 2022 on charges of attempted rape, controlling behavior,…
Reports indicate that Gareth Southgate has consistently been among the top candidates on INEOS’ list to potentially become the next manager of Manchester United in case Erik ten Hag were to depart. However, there’s a potential hurdle if United were to pursue him this summer: Southgate wouldn’t be available until at least July. With the European Championships approaching and England expected to progress to at least the knockout stages, his availability wouldn’t align with United’s immediate needs, especially in the summer transfer market. Southgate’s tenure as England manager has divided opinions, despite leading the national team to the final of…
Former Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has revealed his longing for coaching in a recent conversation with Carre. He also delved into his relationship with Marseille. “Now I’m occupied in a different way,” he shared with Carre. “Occasionally, I yearn for the everyday hustle and bustle. Even though the daily grind as a coach is intense. “I took a break which has extended into a significant hiatus. I do miss it occasionally.” “For me, Marseille is not only the heart of football but also of sports in general. La Castellane? Many athletes have emerged from this neighborhood. That’s why I…
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has stated that his former boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has the edge over Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola when it comes to ranking the managerial greats. This season, Guardiola secured a fourth consecutive Premier League title for Manchester City, a feat never managed by Ferguson or any other club in English football history. This achievement brings Guardiola’s total to six titles in his eight seasons at Man City. However, Ferguson’s record stands at 13 championships during his 26 years in charge of United. “I think of course there are going to be arguments as to…
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been released by Leicester City following their promotion back to the Premier League. The 27-year-old, who began his senior career at Manchester City before joining Leicester for £25 million in August 2017, spent seven years at the King Power Stadium. During his time with the Foxes, Iheanacho contributed to back-to-back fifth-place Premier League finishes and played a crucial role in their 2021 FA Cup victory, scoring the decisive goal in the semi-final against Southampton. In the 2023/24 season, Iheanacho struggled for consistent game time, netting only six goals in 26 matches as Leicester clinched…
Chelsea are preparing a bid for Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, who is reportedly growing increasingly unhappy with his lack of game time. The Blues recently confirmed their first signing of the summer with Tosin Adarabioyo joining from Fulham following the expiration of his contract. However, the club is planning further moves to revamp their squad under new manager Enzo Maresca. One area Chelsea is targeting is a central striker, as both Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku struggled for consistency last season. A move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen now appears unlikely, so Chelsea is turning their attention to City’s Alvarez,…
The Super Eagles will need to dig deep in their quest to overpower Coach Gernot Rohr and his Benin Republic team as Match Day 4 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers takes place on Monday in Abidjan. Gernot Rohr ‘Constructs Special Cage’ for Eagles in Abidjan – Benin Republic beats Rwanda 1-0 – Lesotho defeats Zimbabwe 2-0 The Super Eagles face a challenging task in their upcoming match against Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic on Monday in Abidjan, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On Thursday night, Benin Republic defeated Group C leaders Rwanda 1-0 in Abidjan, their adopted…
Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has urged his team to put the disappointing draw against South Africa behind them and focus on the upcoming match against Benin Republic. Nigeria came from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter in Uyo, extending their winless run in the qualifiers. Finidi’s side is in fifth position in the Group C standings, with three consecutive draws. After the game, Finidi acknowledged a slow start but highlighted his team’s improved second-half performance. “We started sloppily in the first half, but we took over the…
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will not be part of England’s Euro 2024 squad after losing his battle with injury ahead of Gareth Southgate’s final squad announcement. Having participated in two World Cups, Maguire was expected to secure his place in the squad as seven players from the preliminary group are set to be sent home, a decision to be made no later than after England’s match against Iceland on Friday night. However, Maguire has unfortunately had to relinquish his spot on the plane to Germany. The Athletic was the first to report Maguire’s omission. The 31-year-old has been sidelined…
Chelsea are reportedly gearing up to make a bid for Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, who has expressed dissatisfaction with his role at the Etihad Stadium. Alvarez, 24, joined City in the summer of 2022 but has largely played second fiddle to Erling Haaland, either as a substitute or in a deeper midfield position behind the Norwegian international. According to Argentine media outlet TyC Sports, Alvarez is unhappy with his current situation and is considering his options for the summer transfer window. While Alvarez’s preference would be to secure a guaranteed starting role at City, this seems unlikely with Haaland…