Young Chelsea star frustrated over lack of playing time, set for potential transfer to Spain. Chelsea’s promising defender Josh Acheampong has reportedly expressed a desire to leave Stamford Bridge, with Real Madrid emerging as the likely destination. The 19-year-old was left frustrated after being dropped for Chelsea’s latest fixture, believing he deserves regular first-team football rather than a place on the bench. Acheampong feels overlooked, particularly with Jorrel Hato starting at centre-back, despite Acheampong having impressed more in his natural left-back role. Sources indicate that Real Madrid are 100% ready to move for the talented youngster, seeing him as a…
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Former Super Eagles captain says AFCON victory must be earned on the field, not awarded by administrative decisions. Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed strong criticism of the recent CAF decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title after Senegal were stripped of their victory. Troost-Ekong insists that such a triumph, decided off the pitch, feels hollow and cannot be properly celebrated. Troost-Ekong said: “Every African player dreams of winning this tournament, but if I were in Morocco’s position, I couldn’t celebrate it. Honestly, I would feel ashamed. Success like that doesn’t feel right, it has to be…
Super Eagles striker reveals footballers earn more than musicians in Nigeria. Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has weighed in on the long-standing debate of who earns more — footballers or musicians, giving a definitive answer in favor of footballers, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria is home to world-class football talent like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, and Osimhen himself, as well as global music icons such as Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Osimhen, currently in Nigeria on a short break from Galatasaray after sustaining a hand injury in their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool, sat down…
Sevilla unable to respond as Super Eagles duo feature in 2-0 defeat. Super Eagles duo Akor Adams and Umar Sadiq featured in Sevilla’s 2-0 defeat to Valencia on Saturday in La Liga, while fellow Nigerian Chidera Ejuke was left on the bench. Adams, making his 23rd appearance of the season, came on as a substitute for César Azpilicueta in the 37th minute and delivered a decent performance, adding to his tally of seven goals and three assists this campaign. Sadiq was introduced in the 67th minute, replacing Hugo Duro for his 15th appearance of the season. The visitors struck first…
Stalemate leaves Wikki in relegation danger as Barau continue steady run. Wikki Tourists remained in the relegation danger zone after being held to a goalless draw by Barau FC in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 31 clash at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi on Saturday. The stalemate was costly for Wikki, who needed a win to ease their relegation fears. The outcome mirrored the sides’ previous encounter, highlighting a cautious, defence-first approach typical of matches between the two clubs. Despite attacking intent from both teams, neither side could break the deadlock, with goalkeepers largely untroubled. Wikki’s…
Crucial NPFL clash in Ikenne could shape the survival race for both teams. Defending champions Remo Stars will host Kwara United on Sunday in a tense Nigeria Premier Football League clash in Ikenne, with both sides fighting to avoid relegation. The match kicks off at 4pm at the Remo Stars Stadium, as the visitors sit 18th with 33 points from 30 matches, while the hosts occupy 19th place, deep in the drop zone. The fixture is a true six-pointer, with results likely to reshape the relegation battle. Remo Stars’ technical adviser Usman Abdallah stressed the importance of the encounter, saying:…
Chelsea legend reacts to 8-2 aggregate Champions League elimination with strong words. Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed his frustration over the Blues’ massive 8-2 aggregate Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, disagreeing with midfielder Moisés Caicedo’s comments on the result. After the tie, Caicedo told ESPN: “Of course we know PSG are a very tough opponent. We tried to show our best, but they are the current champions of the competition. We did our best but we didn’t get what we wanted.” Terry was unimpressed, firing back on TikTok: “You cannot lose 8-2 over two legs. I’m sorry, you…
PSG youngster ready to feature in any role for the national team, even joking about playing in goal. Paris Saint-Germain star Warren Zaïre-Emery has underlined his unmatched commitment to the French national team, making it clear he is ready to play in any position required. When asked by journalists if he would accept a role at right-back for France national football team, the young midfielder gave a bold and lighthearted response: “Of course. Anywhere. Even as goalkeeper I’m going for it!” 😁 The statement reflects not only his versatility but also his team-first mentality, something highly valued at the international…
Manchester City boss refuses to reveal key gap in squad despite “decent” season assessment. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sparked intrigue after refusing to disclose what he believes is missing from his squad this season. Speaking after a mixed campaign, the Spaniard admitted he knows exactly what the team lacks but chose to keep it private: “I know, I know it… I will NOT tell you.” “But I know. The players know it.” Despite City’s performances, Guardiola acknowledged that success is often judged by trophies: “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but this season was more than decent.…
Nigeria defender makes instant impact as Stellenbosch claim 2-1 victory. Nigeria international Olisa Ndah marked his Stellenbosch FC debut with a victory, as the Maroons edged Chippa United 2-1 on Saturday. Deployed in a defensive midfield role, Ndah featured for 84 minutes before being substituted for Wonderboy Makhubu, who was later sent off in a tense match. “He recorded a 100 percent success rate in both tackles and clearances,” the club noted, highlighting his immediate impact. The centre-back joined Stellenbosch on a free transfer last month, but work permit issues delayed his first appearance. With the win, Stellenbosch climbed to…