Midfielder laments disruption at Stamford Bridge after unexpected managerial departure. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has opened up on the turmoil at Stamford Bridge following Enzo Maresca’s exit, describing the situation as chaotic and destabilizing for the squad. “We lost a coach who gave us identity, structure, and direction, a Club World Cup champion, and no one, even the players, understands why,” Fernández said. The Argentine highlighted the impact of losing Maresca halfway through the season: “Halfway through the season, everything changed. The system collapsed, stability went with it. How sad.” Fernández’s comments shed light on the internal struggles at Chelsea,…
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Super Eagles trio play key roles as Fulham secure vital Premier League win at Craven Cottage. Fulham claimed a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Burnley in Saturday’s Premier League clash, with Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze all featuring prominently. Iwobi, Fulham’s midfield engineer, once again dominated the action, making his 24th appearance of the season. The Nigerian international has contributed four goals and three assists in the league so far, consistently driving Fulham’s attacking play. Calvin Bassey, making his 22nd league appearance, played the full 90 minutes and added one goal to his tally this season,…
Danny Welbeck’s double helps Brighton claim a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium, leaving Liverpool’s top-four hopes in jeopardy. Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Liverpool at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, thanks to a brilliant brace from Danny Welbeck. The win marks a continuation of Liverpool’s struggles at Brighton, having now failed to win five of their last six league visits to the Amex. Brighton took the lead in the 14th minute when Ferdi Kadıoğlu’s cross was met by Diego Gómez, who nodded the ball across goal for Welbeck to score at the far…
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya reveals near move to German giants but happy to stay in London. Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper David Raya has revealed that he came very close to joining Bayern Munich, but he is relieved the move never materialized. Raya, who initially joined Arsenal on loan from Brighton in 2023 before making the deal permanent ahead of the 2024/2025 season, has been a mainstay between the posts as the Gunners push for their first Premier League title since 2004. “I joined Arsenal obviously because of Mikel Arteta, the philosophy, and the project that was there. Arsenal was rising. I…
Victor Osimhen shares an early national team story where Kelechi Iheanacho came to his rescue. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has recounted a memorable and slightly humiliating moment from his first call-up to the Super Eagles in 2017 under former coach Gernot Rohr. The incident occurred while he was getting settled at the national team camp in Uyo, Nigeria. Speaking with Carter Efe on a livestream, Osimhen explained that the player involved, whose name he withheld, was the roommate of Kelechi Iheanacho. “I remember one time like that as I came, we were in Uyo, so I met Iheanacho and I…
Galatasaray star opens up about Nigeria legends who shaped his career and mentorship from John Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo. Victor Osimhen is currently in Lagos, taking a short break before returning to Istanbul, Turkey. Though not included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan, the Galatasaray striker spent time in a live stream with social media influencer Carter Efe, reflecting on the figures who shaped his career. Osimhen credited early Nigerian football icons for inspiring him: “We were watching Super Eagles matches when we were in the trenches. You hear Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay Okocha, Mikel…
Young Nigerian talents get a taste of senior football as Arsenal prepare for Carabao Cup final. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training on Friday, just two days before the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City FC at Wembley. Second-year scholar Josh Ogunnaike (17) and young professional Ife Ibrahim (18) were involved in the second part of the session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, as reported by youth team insider Jeorge Bird. The duo trained alongside Arsenal first-team stars, including Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, giving them valuable exposure to top-level professionals.…
Former Nigeria U23 invitee commits future to Woking with release clause included in new contract. Former Nigeria U23 invitee Tim Akinola has signed a new two-year contract with Woking FC, putting an end to speculation surrounding his future. The deal will keep the midfielder at the club until the end of the 2027–28 season, as Woking move quickly to secure one of their key players following strong transfer interest. Several clubs, including York City FC, Rochdale AFC, Peterborough United, Crawley Town FC, St Mirren FC, and Waterford FC, had been monitoring his situation during the January transfer window. To fend…
Former Porto striker Mehdi Taremi headlines Iran’s 35-man squad for clashes with Super Eagles and Costa Rica. The Iran national team have unveiled a 35-man squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria national football team and Costa Rica national football team, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei will lead his squad to a training camp in Antalya, where Iran will face Nigeria on March 27, before taking on Costa Rica four days later. The squad features four goalkeepers, twelve defenders, six midfielders, and thirteen forwards, reflecting a strong attacking emphasis ahead…
Former Chelsea boss approached by Serie A side, but future at elite clubs remains likely. Fiorentina have reportedly made contact with Enzo Maresca regarding their managerial position, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. The former Chelsea head coach is highly regarded in European football and is widely expected to pursue elite opportunities. He is considered the strong favourite to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in the future and has also been linked with Juventus. “Maresca is unlikely to accept the Fiorentina role, given his preference for top-tier projects,” sources suggest. While Fiorentina seek a new manager, it appears the Serie A club…