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Hosts Ghana and Nigeria will face off in the first game of the tournament on Thursday, July 10 before the Flying Eagles face the Benin Republic three days later. Meanwhile, the Flying Eagles still have their biggest test ahead of them this year, as they play in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, from September 27 to October 19. Zubairu’s team picked the ticket with a third-place finish at the 2025 U-20 AFCON in Egypt, where they scored just four goals from open play. The Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group F of the 2025 U-20 World Cup,…

Aston Villa have confirmed they will not be signing Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal following his loan spell from Manchester United. The England forward had joined the club in February after a fallout with United manager Ruben Amorim and made 17 appearances, scoring four goals and providing six assists before an injury ended his season early. The club had the option to buy Rashford for £40 million, but have now decided against it. He returns to Manchester United, bringing an end to his brief stint at Villa Park. Rashford is not the only departure. Aston Villa also announced that…

Manchester United Face Summer Overhaul Under Ruben Amorim After Dismal Campaign After a season many fans would rather forget, Manchester United are heading into another critical summer—but this time, it’s not just about adding quality. It’s about starting from scratch. The 2024-25 season was one of the worst in Manchester United’s storied history. A 15th-place finish in the Premier League and a crushing loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final ensured they’ll be absent from European football for the first time in nearly a decade. For a club of this size, that’s more than a blip, it’s a crisis.…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons wrapped up their preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in style with a commanding 3-1 win over long-time rivals Ghana on Sunday evening. The nine-time African champions dominated from start to finish with former Liverpool and Arsenal star Asisat Oshoala, Africa’s trailblazer in the English Women’s Super League, getting on the scoresheet in her return to the national team. Chiwendu Ihezuo opened the scoring in the 34th minute after capitalizing on a mix-up in the Ghanaian defense. Oshoala followed up with a composed penalty conversion ten minutes later, doubling Nigeria’s lead before halftime. Skipper…

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is scheduled to undergo medical tests with the Serie A side in mid-July as part of their pre-season preparations — despite growing expectations that he will depart the club this summer. Although the Nigerian international is widely tipped to leave the former Italian champions in a permanent move, no deal has yet been finalized. The 26-year-old has turned down several big-money offers from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, signaling a clear preference to remain in Europe. Osimhen, who spent the previous season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, enjoyed a prolific campaign, scoring 37 goals and…

Kwara United have pocketed a cash prize of ₦50 million following their hard-fought victory in the 2025 President Federation Cup final. The Harmony Boys also secured a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup after edging Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The game had ended in a stalemate after 90 minutes of regulation time. Despite their loss, debutants Abakaliki FC walked away with ₦20 million for finishing second. Individual honors also came the way of Kwara United, with Victor Okoye named Player of the Tournament, while Suraju Ayeleso clinched the Best Goalkeeper award. Mercelle…

Chiamaka Nnadozie Joins Brighton After Leaving Paris FC Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has completed a move to English Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion. The Seagulls secured the talented Nigerian shot-stopper on a free transfer, with the deal set to become official on July 1 when her contract with Paris FC expires. Brighton saw off strong competition from Everton to land the former Rivers Angels star. Nnadozie ends her five-year stay at Paris FC on a high, helping them win the Coupe de France Féminine with a standout performance in the final, where she saved two penalties…

Osimhen Transfer War Heats Up as Fenerbahçe Outbids Galatasaray for Napoli Star Fenerbahçe have stormed into the race for Victor Osimhen with a massive offer to Napoli, overtaking Galatasaray in the chase for the Nigerian striker. According to Ekol Sports, Fenerbahçe president Ali Koç has placed the most attractive bid so far, making it clear they want Osimhen in their squad next season. Osimhen, who fired Galatasaray to a league and cup double during his loan spell last season, is still weighing his options while on holiday. Galatasaray are desperate to keep him, but they now face fierce competition from…

Fans can expect a more engaging experience in the Premier League this season as the league rolls out new features designed to bring supporters closer to the action. For the first time, there will be halftime interviews with players and managers, offering live reactions during the break. Players who are substituted will also give brief interviews before heading to the bench, providing fresh insight on the game. In addition, parts of the dressing room will be broadcast before and after matches, giving fans a rare look into team preparations and post-match reactions. The changes are part of a broader push…

The knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set, with English giants Chelsea and Manchester City ready to resume their quest for global supremacy. Manchester City cruised through Group G, winning all three matches, including a dominant 5-2 win over Juventus. Pep Guardiola’s team finished with 13 goals scored and only two conceded, securing top spot and a seeded position for the round of 16. Their next opponent? Saudi side Al-Hilal, who finished second in Group H. The two will clash in Orlando at the Camping World Stadium in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2 (2am…