Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is dealing with an injury ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The defender has missed the last two league matches for his Saudi club, Al Kholood, due to a muscle injury. However, Al Kholood has yet to provide an official update on his condition. Head coach Eric Chelle will be hoping Troost-Ekong recovers in time for the qualifiers. In addition to Troost-Ekong’s situation, Semi Ajayi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika are also sidelined with injuries and are doubtful for the matches. Nigeria will play Rwanda in Kigali on…
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has emphasized the importance of making better recruitment decisions to reverse the club’s current decline. Since taking over in November, the Portuguese coach has struggled to turn United’s fortunes around, with the team currently sitting in 15th place in the Premier League. Speaking to the media, Amorim admitted that the club’s transfer strategy has significantly contributed to their recent struggles and stressed the need for smarter decisions in the market. “It’s easy for me to be here and say all the right things – we need to improve,” Amorim stated. “Recruitment is crucial, we need…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stated that the club expects more from Christopher Nkunku. Maresca expressed satisfaction with the Frenchman’s performance in Chelsea’s 4-0 Premier League win over Southampton on Tuesday, a victory that ended a three-game winless streak and lifted the team back into the top four. Nkunku, along with Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella, were on the scoresheet in the dominant win. When asked about Nkunku’s performance, Maresca told TNT Sports: “I’m happy with him, but I know he can offer more. We expect more from him. At the same time, we try to understand him…
Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Coming off a win against Manchester City over the weekend, the Reds seized the opportunity as Arsenal dropped points, failing to secure a win against Nottingham Forest earlier in the day. Even in the absence of Arne Slot in the technical area, goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister proved decisive, moving Liverpool closer to what now seems an inevitable championship.
Manchester United secured a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Wednesday night, edging a thrilling five-goal encounter, with set-pieces playing a key role in their victory. It marked just Ruben Amorim’s fifth Premier League win since becoming United’s head coach, a position he took up in November, ironically after facing Ipswich in his first match. The result ended a three-game winless streak that had left the Red Devils in 15th place, though they now sit 14th. Ipswich took an early lead through Jaden Philogene, but an own goal from Sam Morsy and a strike from Matthijs…
Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Wednesday night, losing more ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Gunners set the early tempo, with both teams receiving early bookings, but the striker-less visitors struggled to break down a resolute Forest defense. Despite their efforts, Arsenal’s front three found little success, prompting left-back Riccardo Calafiori to push forward in search of a breakthrough. Calafiori came close to opening the scoring midway through the first half, with a curling effort following a deft turn in the box, only to see it crash against the…
At Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed over Ipswich Town in a thrilling 3-2 victory, securing their third win of the season against the newly promoted side, according to Flashscore. Ipswich stunned the home crowd with an early goal, taking the lead just four minutes into the match. A long pass from Sam Morsy caught United’s defense off guard, allowing Patrick Dorgu to assist Jaden Philogene, who finished calmly. United quickly responded, with Harry Maguire forcing goalkeeper Alex Palmer into an early save. Their pressure paid off when Morsy accidentally turned a Bruno Fernandes free-kick into his own net, bringing the…
Major League Soccer has fined Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami captain was seen “grabbing” a New York City FC coach by the neck. The MLS Disciplinary Committee imposed the fine on the 37-year-old forward following an incident at the end of the 2-2 draw with New York City FC on February 22. Messi was seen approaching a member of the opposition coaching staff and placing his hand on the back of their neck during an argument. MLS issued a statement confirming that Messi had violated the league’s “Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy.” The incident occurred after…
Chelsea secured a much-needed 4-0 win over Southampton on Tuesday evening, providing a welcome boost to their morale. Tensions were high at Stamford Bridge following a pre-match protest against the club’s ownership, with frustrated fans voicing their displeasure as Chelsea struggled to build from the back. It was in the 24th minute that Chelsea finally delivered the goal their supporters had been craving. After a superb save by Aaron Ramsdale to deny Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku pounced on the rebound from a corner to put Chelsea ahead. Nkunku quickly turned from scorer to provider, setting up Pedro Neto for a…
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has opened up about why he left Barcelona in 1997. The former striker, who went on to join Real Madrid, revealed that Barcelona did not value him the way he expected. Reflecting on his early career exit from Barcelona, Ronaldo shared his thoughts in an interview with DAZN. He explained why he made the move to Los Blancos, saying: “I was about to sign my contract extension after the season ended and then went to Brazil on vacation. Five days later, they called me to tell me the extension couldn’t happen. It was never my…