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Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde says he’s still optimistic the team will turn their season around. Recall that Los Blancos have been struggling for form despite signing Kylian Mbappé in the summer. However, in a chat with Universal Valdano, Valverde statd that Real Madrid make a positive impact after thwy return from the international break. […]

Former Manchester United full-back, Paul Parker, has disclosed that Fulham’s Smith Rowe is better than Arsenal duo of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Parker in a chat with bettingexpert, stated that Saka is overrated and not as good as Rowe at the moment.   Read Also: CAFWCL: Edo Queens Boss Aduku Cautious Ahead Crunch TP Mazembe […]

Joshua Zirkzee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, is reportedly in talks with Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli as the Bianconeri consider a loan move in the January transfer window. The Serie A giants are considering a loan move for struggling Manchester United striker Zirkzee, and the Dutchman’s representative has been in direct talks with Giuntoli in recent weeks. […]

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has taken responsibility for Nigeria’s defensive frailties that allowed the Amavubi of Rwanda to come from behind and secure a shock 2-1 victory over the three-time African champions in Monday’s final Group D match of the Maroc 2025 AFCON qualifiers, Completesports.com reports. This comes despite the centre-back being named the […]

Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has expressed disappointment with the Super Eagles performance in Monday night’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Rwanda. The Super Eagles went down to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against the Amavubi. It was Rwanda’s first-ever victory over the three-time African champions. Ikpeba blasted the players for their below-par […]

FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification,” will take place on November […]

England interim manager Lee Carsley believes with the right mentality the Three Lions have the potentials to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Carsley, who was in charge of his last game as England manager after the team’s 5-0 thrashing of Ireland in the Nations League, told Dailymail that the incoming manager Thomas Tuchel must […]

Former England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce, has advised West Ham not to sack Julen Lopetegui as manager but to exercise patient with him till the end of the season. Recall that the east London club have endured a poor start to the season since Lopetegui replaced David Moyes in the summer. However, Pearce in a […]

Edo Queens duo, Cordeila Odoma and Emem Essien have been included in the Group Stage Best X1 at the ongoing 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League. The selection was compiled by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG). Odoma is a right-back, while Essien is a centre-forward. AS FAR shot stopper Khadija ER-Rmichi, with just one concession […]

Austin Eguavoen has revealed that he has had discussions with Victor Boniface over his struggles in the Super Eagles. Boniface, once again, failed to justify his inclusion in the Super Eagles after firing blanks in the 2-1 defeat to game Rwanda in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers on Monday. The Bayer Leverkusen striker was given the […]

England captain Harry Kane says he is “really impressed” with a life-size statue of himself that has been unveiled near his childhood football club in north London, BBC Sport reports. The statue was paid for by Waltham Forest Council at a cost of £7,200 but remained in storage for four years while a location for […]

Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted he has struggled at LaLiga club Sevilla this season. Iheanacho joined the Rojiblancos on a free transfer this summer. The 28-year-old has however struggled to hit top form at the club, starting most of the games from the bench. Read Also:AFCON 2025Q: ‘I Feel Sad; Super Eagles Played Below Standard Against […]