Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Ballon d’Or, claiming that Vinícius Jr. should have been the rightful winner. Speaking at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, where Vinícius Jr. took home the Best Men’s Player award, Ronaldo voiced his strong opinion, calling the decision “unfair” and reiterating his belief that … Read more
Mohamed Salah has sent a strong title warning to his Liverpool teammates following their commanding 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Boxing Day. The Egyptian forward netted the third goal in a dominant performance that saw Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones also find the back of the net at Anfield, taking Liverpool to 42 points … Read more
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has expressed confidence that Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu will soon break his goal-scoring drought despite a slow start at the club. Onuachu, who joined the Saints from Belgian club KRC Genk in January 2023, is yet to find the back of the net in his 22 appearances for the South Coast … Read more
The Black Galaxies of Ghana have arrived in Uyo ahead of their highly anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Nigeria’s Home Eagles. The second-leg encounter is set to take place on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The Ghanaian contingent, consisting of 26 players, technical staff, and officials from the Ghana … Read more
KRC Genk chairman Peter Croonen has firmly ruled out the possibility of selling Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare during the upcoming January transfer window. Arokodare, who has been in stellar form this season, scoring 12 goals and registering six assists in 21 matches across all competitions, has caught the attention of several top European clubs. However, … Read more
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has slammed Marcus Rashford for suggesting he’s ready to leave the club amidst a period of poor form. The former Red Devils defender expressed disappointment with Rashford’s comments, arguing that it represents the easy way out rather than facing the challenge and working through the criticism. Rashford, who has struggled … Read more
Fulham manager, Marco Silva, has commended Alex Iwobi for his generous gesture towards the less privileged in East London during the Christmas season. Iwobi opened a temporary shop, dubbed Alexpress, where he gave out free food, groceries, and turkeys to local residents, helping to brighten their holiday season. Silva expressed his admiration for Iwobi’s selflessness, … Read more
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) forward Onyekachi Okafor is reportedly set to part ways with Rangers International FC. The veteran striker, who joined the Flying Antelopes in July, has struggled to make a significant impact this season, leading to speculation about his departure. Okafor, 31, has found himself down the pecking order at Rangers, failing … Read more
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has heaped praise on Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, describing him as one of the best players in Europe and the world. Lookman has been in sensational form since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022, becoming a key figure for the Bergamo-based club. The 27-year-old finished an impressive 14th in … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has affirmed that he retains the full backing of the club’s board despite the team’s recent struggles in the Premier League. The defending champions currently sit seventh on the table ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton. After 17 games, City finds themselves four points adrift of fourth-placed Nottingham … Read more