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Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly planning to go on strike and will not feature for Al-Nassr in their upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture against Al Riyadh. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the 40-year-old forward is deeply unhappy with the club’s transfer activity, particularly the failure to strengthen the squad with new signings during the current window. Ronaldo is said to be frustrated with the role played by the Public Investment Fund, which oversees several top clubs in Saudi Arabia. Since his arrival in the Saudi Pro League in December 2022, Ronaldo has been one of the competition’s biggest attractions, helping…

Victor Osimhen reached a major milestone on Sunday night after scoring his 200th career goal during Galatasaray’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigeria international was at the heart of Galatasaray’s dominant display, also providing an assist as the Yellow and Reds cruised to another important league win. Osimhen’s landmark goal further underlined his status as one of Africa’s most prolific forwards of his generation. Osimhen has now scored a total of 200 goals in his professional career, comprising 165 strikes at club level and 35 goals for the Nigerian national team. The achievement came…

Rivers United’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the CAF Champions League suffered a major blow following a 1-0 home defeat to Power Dynamos in Uyo on Sunday. The encounter came a week after both sides had settled for a goalless draw in Ndola, with Rivers United hoping to capitalise on home advantage in the return fixture. However, it was the visitors who left Nigeria with all three points after a disciplined and efficient display. The decisive moment of the match arrived when Kondwani Chiboni found the back of the net, scoring the only goal of the contest…

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has arrived in Spain ahead of the completion of his proposed transfer to Atlético Madrid. The two clubs have already reached an agreement for the 28-year-old Nigerian international, paving the way for Lookman to travel to Madrid to finalise the move. With negotiations concluded at club level, only formalities remain before the transfer is officially confirmed. Atletico Madrid confirmed Lookman’s arrival in the Spanish capital on Monday, indicating that the deal is now at its final stage. In a brief statement, the LaLiga side revealed that all that is left is the player’s medical examination and…

The Opta Supercomputer has further strengthened Arsenal’s position as overwhelming favourites to win the Premier League title following Manchester City’s failure to secure maximum points against Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by Spurs on Sunday, a result that dealt a significant blow to City’s title defence and handed Arsenal another major boost in the race for the crown. The draw came just days after the Gunners had delivered a statement performance with a crushing 4-0 victory over Leeds United. According to the latest projections from the Opta Supercomputer, Arsenal now have a staggering 91.01…

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has warned Blues head coach Liam Rosenior against starting Alejandro Garnacho in next week’s Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg clash against Arsenal. Burley made the comments following Chelsea’s dramatic comeback win over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues went into the break 2-0 down and were booed off by supporters, but the mood inside the stadium changed completely after Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal deep into stoppage time. Since replacing Enzo Maresca, Rosenior has made an immediate impact at the club, recording six wins from his first seven matches in charge. His second-half…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In a dramatic turn during the winter transfer window, Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is on the brink of completing a high-profile move to Atlético Madrid from Italian side Atalanta. The transfer, valued at €40 million, marks a significant acquisition for the Spanish club as they bolster their attacking options under manager Diego Simeone. According to reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal has reached the “here we go” stage, signaling that all key agreements are in place. The package includes a fixed fee of €35 million, with an additional €5 million in performance-based add-ons payable to Atalanta.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal brushed aside any lingering doubts from recent performances with a dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road, moving seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Despite a pre-match setback that saw star winger Bukayo Saka sidelined by an injury during the warm-up, Mikel Arteta’s side showed their depth and resilience. Noni Madueke, who stepped into the starting lineup as a late replacement, proved to be the architect of the Gunners’ success in a performance that haunted the Leeds defense. Early Pressure and The Breakthrough The match began with a frantic…

Chelsea are stepping up efforts to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with two members of their current squad expected to depart Stamford Bridge before the January transfer window shuts. Reports from Sky Sports News indicate that Jacquet has already expressed a strong desire to join the Premier League side. The 19-year-old is understood to be open to a move to west London, with Chelsea now working to determine whether a deal can be finalised immediately or delayed until the summer transfer window. Negotiations between Chelsea and Rennes are said to be ongoing, with both clubs weighing the terms of a…

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has declared that anything short of victory will be unacceptable when his side faces Zambian outfit Power Dynamos in the CAF Champions League. The Pride of Rivers will host Power Dynamos in a Matchday 4 Group A encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the crucial clash, Finidi stressed the importance of maximum points, insisting his players must back up their words with action on the pitch. “We don’t need to talk too much. What matters is going out there, putting in the hard work, and getting the…