NPFL: Coach Ikhenoba delighted with Bendel Insurance win over Sunshine Stars

Bendel Insurance head coach Greg Ikhenoba has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance following their 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Sunshine Stars on Saturday. The Matchday 30 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin ended in a slim victory for the Benin Arsenals, as they continued their rise up the Nigerian Premier Football League standings. […]
Luka Modric reveals stance on Real Madrid future amid exit speculations

Real Madrid skipper Luka Modric has revealed that he plans to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond this summer and probably even finish his playing career in the Spanish capital despite rumours of a potential exit. The 39-year-old central midfielder remains a key part of Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid squad despite seeing his role in […]
Benfica’s Di Maria denies rumours about move to Liga MX and America

Ángel Di María has addressed rumours linking him to a summer move to Club América, dismissing the speculation. The 37-year old midfielder whose contract with Portuguese side, Benfica ends this summer has made 32 appearances across all competitions this season scoring 14 goals and providing eight assists. Mexican side, Club León was excluded from the […]
Ronaldo defends Martinez ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match vs Denmark

Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has come out in defence of Selecao manager Roberto Martinez, who was the subject of heavy criticism following a 1-0 defeat to Denmark in the first-leg of their Nations League quarter-final tie on Thursday. The Selecao displayed arguably their worst attacking performance under Martinez at the Parken Stadium in […]
Troost-Ekong fires warning to Zimbabwe ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that the team is ready to face Zimbabwe, ahead of their encounter at the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Tuesday. Nigeria got their qualification campaign back on track with a comfortable 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday, and will hope to secure back to back wins when they face […]
Report: Rashford to leave Manchester United permanently

Recent reports suggest that Marcus Rashford is more likely to leave Manchester United on a permanent basis. United head coach, Ruben Amorim is reportedly not willing to hand Rashford a lifeline at Old Trafford, with the team setting a huge asking price. The 27-year old departure from United in January came after a difficult period, […]