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We turn our attention to Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League semi final second leg at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal host Atlético Madrid. With the tie finely balanced, the big question is whether Mikel Arteta can guide Arsenal to their first final since 2006, or if Diego Simeone’s side will once again defy expectations. Key Insights and Stats: According to the Opta supercomputer, Arsenal are favourites, with a 56.0% chance of winning in normal time. The Gunners have been in excellent form in Europe, losing just two of their last 23 Champions League matches. Last week’s first leg in Madrid…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to learn their opponents for the qualifying campaign of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations when the draw is conducted on Tuesday, 19 May. The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that a total of 48 national teams, including the three co-host nations Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will compete in the qualification series for the tournament. The teams will be seeded into 12 groups, each containing four countries. At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from every group will secure automatic qualification for the final tournament. CAF has also outlined the…

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has disclosed that Michael Olise turned down an opportunity to represent Nigeria as far back as 2019, despite being monitored closely by the national team setup at the time. Rohr said the Nigeria Football Federation made efforts to track and assess the midfielder while he was still developing at Reading FC in England, but the player ultimately declined the invitation to switch international allegiance. The former Nigeria manager explained that he and his assistant, Tunde Adelakun, personally watched Olise during his early professional years and attempted to bring him into the Super Eagles project.…

Benfica manager José Mourinho is reportedly interested in making a return to Real Madrid, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano revealed via a social media update that the experienced Portuguese coach is open to taking charge of the Spanish giants again in the future, with the possibility of a comeback this summer being viewed as an appealing option. Mourinho, who previously managed Real Madrid and enjoyed a successful spell at the club, has recently been linked with a return as the LaLiga side reportedly consider a managerial change at the end of the season. Current coach Álvaro Arbeloa…

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice could be in line for disciplinary action from UEFA following comments he made after the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. The England international criticised several refereeing decisions during the match, particularly incidents that he felt went against Arsenal. Rice also pointed to the intense atmosphere at the Metropolitano Stadium, suggesting it may have played a role in influencing the officials’ decisions. One of the key talking points from the match was referee Danny Makkelie’s reversal of a penalty decision involving Eberechi Eze, a moment Arsenal manager…

Fulham have confirmed that midfielder Alex Iwobi will not be available for their upcoming Premier League clash against Arsenal, as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. Manager Marco Silva provided the update while speaking to reporters ahead of the London derby, confirming that the Nigeria international remains sidelined and has not yet recovered sufficiently to return to action. Iwobi picked up the injury during Fulham’s goalless draw with Brentford two weeks ago. Since then, he has missed competitive action, including Fulham’s narrow 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Craven Cottage last weekend. Despite ongoing treatment and rehabilitation, the…

Nigeria’s Falconets produced a solid performance to defeat Malawi 2-0 in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The home side, coached by Moses Aduku, dominated proceedings from the start, controlling possession and creating several chances in the opening half. Despite their superiority, they were unable to find a breakthrough before the interval, with Malawi managing to keep the score level heading into halftime. The deadlock was finally broken just one minute into the second half, although in fortunate circumstances for the hosts. Malawi defender Kenneth Maureen…

Bruno Fernandes has been awarded the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month for April, recognising his outstanding performances for Manchester United during a crucial period of the season. The Manchester United captain enjoyed a highly productive month, playing a central role in his team’s attacking performances across three Premier League fixtures. He directly contributed to goals in every match, registering at least one assist in each game, and helping United secure valuable wins over Chelsea and Brentford, along with a strong overall team showing across the month. Fernandes’ influence went beyond statistics, as he continued to dictate tempo,…

Former Super Eagles B midfielder Ifeanyi Ifeanyi has said that improved salaries and better financial conditions in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would have stopped him from moving abroad, particularly to Iraq. The 30-year-old, who was once regarded as one of the standout performers in the NPFL, made this known in an interview where he discussed his career journey, experiences in the Middle East, and the challenges faced by Nigerian players seeking opportunities outside the country. Ifeanyi, who currently plays in Iraq, explained that although life and football in the country have been challenging, he has managed to cope…

Manchester City defender John Stones has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the current season, bringing an end to his decade-long stay at the Etihad Stadium. The 31-year-old joined Manchester City from Everton in 2016 for £47.5 million and developed into a key figure during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. During his time in Manchester, he helped the club secure numerous major trophies, including six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, two FA Cups, and five League Cups. Reflecting on his departure, Stones described Manchester City as his “home…