Super Eagles boss hails ‘spirited performance’ as Nigeria secure AFCON berth 

Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has hailed the team’s spirited performance after Nigeria secured a spot in next year’s continental competition. Nigeria headed into the final round of qualification fixtures needing a point to give them qualification and they got that in the 1-1 draw with Benin Republic. Austin Eguavoen on the game: “It was […]

Barcelona plot move to hijack defender’s deal amid Real Madrid interest

Barcelona have made a move to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah despite interest from rivals Real Madrid. The German defender is expected to leave the Bundesliga champions when his current contract expires next summer after failing to agree a new one. Jonathan Tah who was a key part of Xabi Alonso’s side that won […]

Manchester United strengthened by defender’s return after 17-month absence

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia played in his first competitive match in 17 months when he made his return with the Under-21 side in their 4-1 loss to Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy.  The Dutch left-back who was injured in a UEFA Nations League match for Netherlands against Croatia in June 2023 has been kept […]

Premier League clubs considering ex-Manchester United boss for managerial comeback

Former Manchester United boss David Moyes has been linked with a return to club management with a couple of Premier League clubs interested. The 61-year old who last managed West Ham United is due to return to a coaching role soon, with about four clubs potentially interested. Premier League bottom side Southampton who recently got […]

Mikel Merino talk up Arsenal’s Premier League title chances

Arsenal’s midfielder Mikel Merino has expressed confidence in his team’s push for the English Premier League title. The Spanish midfielder cited the weekend’s London derby draw with Chelsea as a show of strong character and mentality by his teammates. “The mentality and the character that these guys are showing is just unbelievable. You can see […]

Pep Guardiola optimistic about Manchester City’s prospect despite recent struggles

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed optimism about his team and has said they will bounce back after suffering a fourth consecutive defeat on Saturday. The defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion was the first time Guardiola has lost four straight games in his managerial career and he has expressed optimism about bouncing back. […]

Dessers: Nigerian striker development impresses Rangers boss

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has lauded Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers for his recent performances and believes the frontman is taking the required steps to become more clinical in front of goal. Dessers’s sixth minute goal gave Rangers a deserved three points in yesterday’s Scottish Premier league game against Hearts. “He’s just somebody who gives everything for […]