Bruno Labbadia has reversed his decision to become the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, according to Torizone. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced on Tuesday that the German would be appointed as the new manager. However, reports from Germany indicate that the 58-year-old has now declined the opportunity to lead the three-time African champions. It is believed that the NFF was unable to finalize a contractual agreement with Labbadia before the announcement. Originally, Labbadia was set to manage the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With Labbadia’s departure,…
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South African Premier Soccer League club Chippa United announced on Thursday that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has signed a contract extension. Nwabali has agreed to a new three-year deal with the Chilli Boys. In addition to the contract extension, Chippa United revealed that Nwabali will be the new team captain. A statement on the club’s official website read: “We are pleased to announce that Stanley Nwabali has signed an improved three-year contract with Chippa United FC. We are incredibly proud of Stanley’s dedication and commitment to the club. His leadership on and off the field has been exemplary, and we believe…
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has confirmed that Scott McTominay has left the club and is on the verge of joining Napoli in Italy. The two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee of around €30 million for the midfielder, who came up through United’s youth system. Ahead of Sunday’s match against Liverpool, Ten Hag expressed his reluctance to see McTominay go: “I have mixed feelings because I would have preferred not to lose him. He embodies the spirit of Manchester United, so while I’m happy for him, I wanted him to stay.” United have already secured a deal…
Arsenal are prepared to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but they have set two key conditions. According to the UK Independent, Arsenal want Chelsea to terminate Sterling’s contract, as they are unwilling to pay a fee for the 29-year-old, who still has three years remaining on his current deal and earns £325,000 a week. Additionally, Arsenal require Sterling to agree to a significant pay cut. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who is familiar with Sterling from their time together at Manchester City, is eager to work with the England international again.
Victor Osimhen’s future now depends on his personal decision, as Napoli has completed a transfer agreement with Al Ahli, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano reported on X Friday morning, “Club-to-club deal finalized for a €75-80 million total package. Al Ahli has already scheduled a medical.” He added, “Osimhen is set to receive a four-year contract worth €25-30 million per season, plus a release clause. The final approval is up to Victor.” Although Chelsea had shown interest in the Nigerian international throughout the transfer window, the player and the club could not agree on personal terms. Osimhen and…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has acknowledged that his team is not currently well-balanced. This admission came after a 1-1 draw with Las Palmas in LaLiga on Thursday night, marking the champions’ second consecutive draw of the season. With only five points from their first three matches, Ancelotti took responsibility for the team’s poor start and emphasized the need for immediate improvement. In his post-match press conference, he said, “We need to find a solution quickly. It was a poor first half, and we lack balance. I haven’t seen any improvement compared to the Mallorca game. We are not a…
Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a potential return to the Champions League. Ronaldo made the comment while participating in this season’s league phase draw on Thursday. He was also honored with an award for being the all-time top scorer in Champions League history, with 140 goals. When UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin teased him about not playing in the competition anymore, Ronaldo responded: “I play in the Asian Champions League, don’t forget that. It’s a pleasure to be here and receive this amazing award; it means a lot to me. The Champions League is the pinnacle of football,…
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has confirmed that he will not be signing a backup striker for Erling Haaland. This decision comes after Julian Alvarez’s departure to Atletico Madrid in a transfer deal that could reach up to £81 million. Alvarez’s exit leaves Haaland as the only senior striker in City’s squad. Despite being linked with several players, City has only added winger Savinho and midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to their ranks. Addressing the decision not to sign another striker, Guardiola said: “Maybe it’s a mistake, I don’t know, but I prefer to work with a smaller squad. I…
The draw for this season’s Europa League has been finalized. Fenerbahce’s manager, Jose Mourinho, will face his former club, Manchester United, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Similar to the changes made to the Champions League, UEFA has overhauled this season’s Europa League format by eliminating the traditional group stage. Instead, teams will compete against eight different opponents—four at home and four away—in a league-style format before the knockout rounds commence in early 2025. Aside from their clash against Mourinho’s new team, Fenerbahce, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will both face Rangers in this stage of the competition.…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has indicated that new signing Federico Chiesa is unlikely to make his debut in Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester United. The 26-year-old joined the Reds on Thursday on a long-term contract from Juventus. While Chiesa’s addition boosts Liverpool’s attacking options, he may not be ready for the game at Old Trafford. “Chiesa will train with us today. There’s a higher chance he won’t be in the squad,” Slot said. “Unless we have injuries in the next two days that require his presence, I don’t expect him to be involved. However, I can’t guarantee it.”
Ademola Lookman has been named in Atalanta’s squad for Friday’s Serie A match against champions Inter Milan. Lookman has yet to feature for La Dea in Serie A this season. He was omitted from Atalanta’s opening league match against Lecce after interest from French club Paris Saint-Germain. Additionally, he did not play in the recent trip to Torino. The Nigeria international rejoined his teammates for training on Wednesday and is anticipated to start the game against Inter Milan on the bench. Atalanta will be aiming for their first-ever victory at the San Siro.
Chelsea reportedly owes Raheem Sterling £70 million in wages and bonuses for the remaining three years of his contract, according to Mail Sport. The club is actively seeking to offload the 29-year-old winger this summer, having informed Sterling that he needs to find a new club. Sterling is reportedly focused on resolving his contractual situation at Stamford Bridge before considering his next move. The former Manchester City star has been training separately from the first-team squad at Cobham, and his No.7 shirt has been reassigned to new signing Pedro Neto. Chelsea may need to explore creative solutions to address Sterling’s…
Manchester United announced on Wednesday that midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has completed a permanent transfer to Championship club Burnley. The club’s statement, released ahead of their Premier League match against Liverpool this weekend, read: “Hannibal has completed a permanent transfer from Manchester United to Championship side Burnley. We wish you the best of luck with your next steps, Hannibal!” Mejbri joined United’s youth system from Monaco in 2019 and spent five years with the club. The 21-year-old Tunisia international made 13 first-team appearances under Erik ten Hag.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has received a remarkable €120 million offer from Al Ahli. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Saudi Arabian club is prepared to offer Osimhen an annual salary of €30 million over four years. Negotiations are currently underway, with Al Ahli officials expected to travel to Europe this week to meet with Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda. Should Osimhen agree to the terms, the two clubs will then negotiate the transfer fee. While Osimhen is also a target for Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, the European transfer window closes on August 31, whereas the Saudi Arabian window remains open…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has commented on the club’s interest in Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. Sancho, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, is reportedly set to join Juventus initially, with a potential permanent transfer to Chelsea next summer. In his pre-match press conference before Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League play-off second leg against Servette, Maresca said: “If we need to sign a player just for the sake of signing, I’m not interested. However, if we can bring in someone who can truly contribute, then I’m on board. Jadon is not our player. I know him…
Manchester United center-back Jonny Evans has announced his retirement from international football. The 36-year-old returned to Manchester United from Leicester City two seasons ago and has been a key figure for Northern Ireland’s national team for 18 years. Evans made his debut for Northern Ireland in 2006 and has earned 107 caps for his country. In a statement, Evans said, “After much thought and consideration, and after 18 years, I feel like now is the right time to retire from international football. From my debut in 2006, when we defeated Spain, to my last game in June 2024, it has…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his satisfaction with Nicolas Jackson as the team’s current striker, even as the club explores options to bring in a more established forward like Victor Osimhen. Chelsea is looking to bolster their attacking lineup before the summer transfer window closes and is reportedly targeting either Osimhen or Ivan Toney. Jackson, an Ivory Coast international, has not fully met expectations since joining the Blues last summer. According to the latest reports from Italy, Chelsea has intensified efforts to sign Osimhen, with Toney also being considered as an alternative. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Europa Conference…
Former Nigerian forward Brown Ideye has shared his wife’s reaction after seeing the salary and bonuses he was offered by Chinese Super League club Tianjin TEDA. Ideye revealed that moving to China was not initially part of his plans, but the financial terms of the offer from TEDA were too tempting to pass up. In a post on his X.com account on Wednesday, August 28, the 2013 AFCON winner wrote: “I had no plans to go to China. Olympiacos received an offer from TEDA that they couldn’t refuse, and my agent discussed my salary and bonuses with them. “When I…
Gernot Rohr has expressed his support for his fellow German, Bruno Labbadia, to have an immediate positive impact as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Torizone reports. Labbadia was appointed as the Super Eagles head coach on Tuesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). At 58, Labbadia becomes the sixth German to manage the three-time African champions. Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles from 2016 to 2021, praised Labbadia’s coaching abilities. “He’s a very good coach. I hope the NFF and Nigerian fans treat him well,” the 71-year-old told Newsmen. “He has experience in the Bundesliga, and I…
Chelsea are preparing their opening offer for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, according to reputed journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. Enzo Maresca’s side is actively searching for a new No. 9 this summer despite already signing Marc Guiu from Barcelona. The club has had a long-standing interest in Osimhen and has been closely monitoring the Napoli forward. However, Chelsea is proposing a loan deal, while Osimhen prefers a permanent transfer. Additionally, the Super Eagles striker is reportedly seeking a high salary. Osimhen is also attracting interest from Al-Ahli, who reportedly have a deal in place with Napoli for his transfer, although he…