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Former Nigerian international, Osaze Odemwingie, has taken aim at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the body publicly blamed William Troost-Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for the Super Eagles’ recent stumbles in the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles entered September knowing the stakes were high. Two victories were needed to keep qualification hopes firmly alive. In Uyo, they edged Rwanda 1-0 in front of a home crowd desperate for a revival. But the momentum did not last. A trip to Bloemfontein ended with a 1-1 draw against South Africa — a result that left supporters frustrated…

We look ahead to Tuesday night at the San Mamés where Athletic Club welcome Arsenal in the opening round of the Champions League group stage. The Gunners enter as favourites to launch another serious European campaign. Athletic Club versus Arsenal: Key figuresAccording to the Opta supercomputer Arsenal have a 45.3 percent chance of taking all three points.A victory would mark a European first, as no side has ever managed six consecutive wins against Spanish opponents in the European Cup or Champions League.Viktor Gyökeres was directly involved in seven goals during his eight Champions League appearances last season. The opening match…

The opening week of the UEFA Champions League brings a blockbuster showdown in Munich as Bayern and Chelsea meet at the Allianz Arena. Both sides enter with plenty of storylines, making this one of the most anticipated ties of Matchday 1. Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Numbers That Matter According to the GalaxysportsXT model, Bayern carry a 54.9 percent chance of winning on home soil. The German champions have an imposing record against Premier League opposition, with just one defeat in their last 11 home meetings in this competition. For captain Manuel Neuer, this match could bring a historic milestone as…

With the support of the our powered galaxysportsxt supercomputer, here are the latest projections for every UEFA Champions League clash in the 2025–26 season. The galaxysportsxt model will run all season to provide match forecasts and long-term outlooks, simulating thousands of outcomes before every game. Paris Saint-Germain finally lifted their first Champions League trophy last season with a 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan. Many see them as the team to beat, but the galaxysportsxt model places others slightly higher in the pecking order. Liverpool and Arsenal are given strong chances to challenge, even though both were knocked out by PSG…

Ruben Amorim under pressure as Man City deepen Manchester United’s struggles Manchester United’s season took another damaging hit as they fell 3-0 to Manchester City in Sunday’s derby, leaving Ruben Amorim facing renewed scrutiny over his future at Old Trafford. Phil Foden struck before half-time and Erling Haaland added two more after the break, condemning United to their fourth defeat in five league matches. Amorim’s side have only managed a single win this campaign—a narrow 3-2 success against promoted Burnley—and also crashed out of the League Cup to League Two’s Grimsby Town. The result piles more misery on the Red…

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Six Subplots That Could Shape the Derby Where will the Manchester derby be decided on Sunday? Here are six key areas that could prove decisive as Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad. The first derby of the 2025-26 campaign comes with both teams already under pressure. City threw away a lead at Brighton in their last outing and have now lost two of their first three Premier League games. This is the first time they have started so poorly since 2004-05, a season that came well before Sheikh Mansour’s ownership changed the club’s…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that midfielder Romeo Lavia and defender Benoît Badiashile will not feature in the club’s Premier League fixture against Brentford on Saturday night. Speaking to the media in his pre-match press conference, Maresca explained that both players are still recovering from their respective injuries and will need more time before being considered for selection. He stressed that although their progress has been encouraging, they are not yet fit enough to rejoin the squad. “Romeo is still not ready to play and the same goes for Benoît,” the Italian said. “They are both very close to…

Flying Eagles defender Adamu Maigari has been ruled out of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after sustaining an injury during training, Daily Post has learned. The setback is a major blow for Nigeria’s U-20 side, as Maigari had established himself as one of the team’s most consistent performers in recent tournaments. Medical assessments confirmed that the right-back will not recover in time to feature at the World Cup, which begins later this month. Maigari was a standout player for the Flying Eagles earlier this year at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, where Nigeria claimed third place.…

Former Chelsea captain and club legend John Terry has shared his honest opinion on the Blues’ chances in the Premier League this season, and he does not believe they are ready to compete for the title. Speaking in an interview with talkSPORT, Terry explained that the main challenge for Chelsea is not talent or energy but a lack of experience across the squad. He argued that when competing against teams who have consistently fought for top honours in recent years, such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal, the difference often comes down to players who have been through tough title…

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Six Subplots That Could Shape the Derby Where will the Manchester derby be decided on Sunday? Here are six key areas that could prove decisive as Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad. The first derby of the 2025-26 campaign comes with both teams already under pressure. City threw away a lead at Brighton in their last outing and have now lost two of their first three Premier League games. This is the first time they have started so poorly since 2004-05, a season that came well before Sheikh Mansour’s ownership changed the club’s…