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Arsenal have officially announced that young midfielder Will Sweet has completed a loan move to Dagenham & Redbridge, where he will remain until February 26. The North London club confirmed the temporary transfer via a statement published on their official website on Saturday, just hours before their Premier League encounter with Leeds United. Sweet, who linked up with Arsenal’s academy in May 2015, put pen to paper on his first professional contract in July 2025. The 19-year-old is now set for his first taste of senior football away from the Emirates. He has already settled in with his new side…

Dutch coach Simon Kalika has expressed strong disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the tournament will miss the excitement the Super Eagles usually bring. Kalika believes the absence of Nigeria, one of Africa’s most recognised football nations, will significantly reduce the spectacle of the global showpiece. The World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will take place without the Super Eagles for the second straight time. According to the Dutch tactician, the situation is particularly frustrating given the quality available in Nigeria’s current squad.…

Nigeria’s Falconets will face Senegal in Abeokuta after the venue for the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifier was changed. The encounter will now take place at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, instead of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasinga, Ibadan, where it was initially scheduled. The Nigeria Football Federation made the request for a venue switch following concerns over the poor condition of the Ibadan pitch. Moses Aduku’s side had arrived in Ibadan from Abuja last week as part of their build-up to the two-legged tie. However, the team is expected to…

Transfer Update: Fenerbahçe yet to finalise Ademola Lookman deal Fresh details have surfaced regarding Fenerbahçe’s pursuit of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that while talks between both clubs are ongoing, a full agreement has not yet been reached. Although the two sides have verbally aligned on a €40 million package for the Nigerian international, negotiations are still stuck on the structure and payment conditions of the deal. Fenerbahçe are also not alone in the race. Atletico Madrid have entered the picture, with the Spanish giants making contact in recent hours to enquire about the terms…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa The road to Budapest just got a lot more interesting. The Champions League play-off draw took place on Friday at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, and it has served up some incredible matches. With 16 teams fighting for the remaining eight spots in the round of 16, the drama is reaching a boiling point. The Special One Returns to Madrid The headline match is undoubtedly Real Madrid taking on Benfica. This is a massive story because Benfica is currently led by the legendary Jose Mourinho. It is a quick rematch of their recent league phase game where Benfica…

Portugal have proposed an international friendly match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria as part of their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to sources, the friendly has been pencilled in for June 6, with Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, expected to host the encounter. While the date has been tentatively agreed, final confirmation of the venue and match logistics is still being discussed. Talks are ongoing between the Nigeria Football Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation, with both federations working towards finalising the details of the fixture in the coming weeks. Officials on both sides are understood to…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. If you’ve been following the Chinese Super League (CSL) over the last decade, you remember the Gold Rush. It was a wild era where teams were throwing hundreds of millions at stars like Oscar and Hulk, trying to buy instant global relevance. But while the front porch was being painted gold, the foundation was being eaten alive by termites. Today, the house has finally collapsed. With 73 people slapped with lifetime bans and 13 professional clubs penalized—leaving almost an entire league starting the next season in the negatives—we are watching a desperate, scorched-earth attempt to reboot a…

Akwa United target quick NPFL comeback Akwa United chairman Joseph Eno has voiced confidence that the club will earn promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the end of the season. The Uyo-based side currently sit top of their NNL group after collecting 19 points from nine outings, putting them in a strong position ahead of the second half of the campaign. Eno said unity and backing from all quarters would be key to achieving the club’s objective of an immediate return to the top flight. “With the backing of the state government, our supporters and committed…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Raheem Sterling’s turbulent tenure at Chelsea has officially come to an end. The 31-year-old winger has reached a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his contract early, ending a three-and-a-half-year association with the Blues that had long since soured. Sterling, who had 18 months remaining on a lucrative £325,000-a-week deal, will receive a payout as part of the settlement. While the exact figures remain undisclosed, the agreement represents a significant financial saving for Chelsea; the payout is reportedly less than the £20 million-plus the club would have owed him in wages had he stayed until the…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The Premier League transfer landscape has shifted dramatically this January as heavyweights Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur lead a high-stakes arms race. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a resounding statement of intent by securing England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for 20 million pounds. Guardiola further bolstered his squad with the windows most expensive deal, a 64 million pound move for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. The additions come at a crucial time for City, providing vital cover for an injury-hit defense and adding explosive power to their frontline as they hunt down the league leaders.…