Arsenal are exploring a summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, report theguardian.co.uk. The reports say that Andrea Berta has held talks with the Spain forward’s representatives in one of his first acts as the club’s sporting director. It is understood that Berta, who was confirmed in his post last Sunday and attended Tuesday’s 2-1 […]
Nottingham Forest moved a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Anthony Elanga’s superb solo goal sealed a 1-0 win against Manchester United on Tuesday. Elanga returned to haunt his former club with a dazzling effort that took the winger over half the length of the pitch before he delivered a clinical finish. […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, dismissed reports suggesting that Super Eagles’ handler, Eric Chelle, is contemplating quitting his job. The report also said that the coach’s impending exit has thrown the NFF into confusion, leading the federation to convene an emergency meeting over the issue. Chelle was appointed in January as the 37th head […]
Championship side Leeds United are preparing a €2m summer bid for Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi, according to a new report. According to Africa Foot, Leeds have opened talks with Porto over a deal to sign Sanusi this summer as they make plans to replace Junior Firpo. The Championship side are ready to offer the full-back […]
Bukayo Saka marked his return from a lengthy injury absence with a goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points. Saka came off the bench to head in on his first appearance since December 21, after Mikel Merino’s deflected effort had given Arsenal […]
Nigerian boxing sensation Elizabeth Oshoba expressed delight after defeating Czech fighter Lenka Volejnikova on points to extend her unbeaten professional record to 9-0-0. Oshoba dominated the six-round contest at York Hall, London, winning unanimously on all judges’ scorecards which read 60-54, 60-54, 60-54. The WBC silver featherweight champion put on a masterclass performance to secure […]
Tributes have continued to pour in from across the Nigerian boxing community following the tragic death of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria Boxing Board of Control Chairman, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, expressed his condolences saying, “It […]
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has emerged as the most prolific dribbler across this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures following their dramatic quarter-final victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. According to football statistics provider, WhoScored, the Nigerian international completed five successful dribbles — more than any other player in the quarter-finals — during Forest’s […]
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappe idolised Ronaldo while growing up and after joining Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, has equalled the Portuguese striker’s tally of 33 goals in his first season at […]
Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom, the clubs said Monday, while Liverpool will meet AC Milan. The London rivals will play at the southern Chinese city’s new 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium on July 31. “Playing against Tottenham Hotspur […]
