Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has commented on why Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham failed to make an impact during both teams’ La Liga derby on Sunday. Simeone’s men defeated Real Madrid 3-1 at the Metropolitano Stadium as Bellingham, who has been impressive for Los Blancos so far this season, failed to help Carlo Ancelotti’s
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EPL: Aaron’s future at Arsenal hangs in the balance
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Brad Friedel has claimed that Aaron Ramsdale would eventually leave Arsenal at the end of the season after manager Mikel Arteta signed David Raya in the summer transfer window. Arteta decided to start Raya in wins over Everton and PSV Eindhoven leading to question marks over Ramsdale’s future at Emirates. Ramsdale
Read moreNPFL: Atule delighted to be back in action for Enyimba FC
Enyimba forward, Joseph Atule is delighted to be back in action again after his short injury spell. The energetic striker was recently sidelined for three weeks with an ankle injury. He returned to action in Enyimba’s 4-1 friendly win against Bayelsa United on Saturday. The combative forward netted a brace for the Nigeria Professional Football
Read moreCristiano Ronaldo allegedly trying to drag David de Gea to Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly playing an active role in trying to convince his former Manchester United teammate David de Gea to join him at Al-Nassr. Sources claimed that Ronaldo has been trying to persuade De Gea to join him in the Saudi Pro League. However, the Spanish veteran goalkeeper is not enticed by
Read moreFootball: I am enjoying a new lease of life in Leicester City, Wilfred Ndidi declares
Wilfred Ndidi has commented on his new attacking midfield role at Sky Bet Championship club, Leicester City. The Nigerian is currently enjoying a new lease of life under Italian manager, Enzo Maresca after a dip in form last season. Maresca has moved Ndidi from his traditional defensive midfield position to an advance role. The transformation
Read moreHandball: Nigeria’s U-18 women’s team beat Angola
Nigeria’s under-18 Women’s Handball Team on Saturday in Monastir, Tunisia, defeated their Angola counterparts 28-24 in the third-place match of the ongoing Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship. Nigeria bounced back from their semi-final game loss to Egypt by 18-32 on Friday. Speaking later, Nigeria’s coach, Shittu Agboola, said his team played well. “We wanted to
Read moreEPL: Arsenal faces Tottenham on Sunday in a local derby
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have similar records heading into the Premier League clash at the Emirates. Both clubs sit on 13 points from their opening five games. Mikel Arteta’s side come into the mouthwatering clash following a 4-0 thumping of PSV in the Champions League in midweek. However, the goals have not been flowing in
Read moreEnyimba goal tender optimistic of victory over Wydad of Morocco
Enyimba Football Club of Aba goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke has expressed optimism of side’s victory over Wydad of Morocco. Ojo said Enyimba’s lack of competitive matches will not affect the team during their African Football League clash against Moroccan side. The two-time CAF Champions League winners will face the North African side in the quarter-final of
Read more7th National Youth Games kick off in Asaba today
About 4,500 athletes will compete for honours in 11 sports events as the seventh edition of the National Youth Games kick off on Saturday (today) in Asaba, Delta State. The Games will be held between September 23 and 30, across multiple venues in Asaba. Sports to feature at the Games include athletics, basketball, cricket, chess,
Read moreFootball: My players are not robots, Man U manager declares
Manchester United(Man U) manager, Erik ten Hag, has said his players are not robots, even as he admitted he doesn’t know why the team has conceded so many goals during their poor start to the season. Last season, United recorded more clean sheets in the Premier League than any other club. But so far this
Read moreEPL: Former Arsenal player wants James Maddison signed
Former Arsenal player, Adrian Clarke has suggested that the Gunners should have signed James Maddison instead of Kai Havertz. According to Clarke, Maddison would have been a better fit for Arsenal than Havertz. He stated this ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League derby with Tottenham on Sunday. Recall that Maddison joined Tottenham from Leicester City over
Read moreFootball: Odion Ighalo setting Saudi League on fire with goals
Odion Ighalo was among the goal scorers as Al Wehda thrashed Abha 4-0 in their Saudi Arabia Professional Football League clash. Ighalo was on target in the 88th minute of the encounter. It was the 34-year-old’s fifth goal in five league appearances for Al Wehda. The striker netted a hat-trick in his club’s previous game
Read moreLiverpool manager should be worried for team’s tendency to concede goals – Michael Owen
Liverpool legend, Michael Owen has opined that manager, Jurgen Klopp will have ‘slight concerns’ following his team’s Europa League 3-1 win over LASK on Thursday. Liverpool were forced to come from behind against LASK at Raiffeisen Arena to win for the fourth time this season. Florian Flecker gave the host the lead in the first
Read moreAFCON: CAF gives Peseiro deadline for submission of Super Eagle’s list
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro must forward his final 23-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) latest January 3, 2024. CAF on Thursday directed all the 24 finalists to submit their final squads 10 days before the start of the competition. Peseiro and other coaches are
Read moreTen Hag blamed for brutal end of David de Gea’s career
Manchester United(Man U) senior players are angry with manager Erik ten Hag over how goalkeeper David de Gea’s career ended brutally. De Gea left Old Trafford this summer after 12 years at the Premier League club. Although his form fluctuated during the latter stages of his United career, the Spaniard won the Golden Gloves award
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