Nasarawa United Coach Laments Opening-Day Defeat
Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed disappointment following his side’s 3-1 defeat to Barau FC in their opening match of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Solid Miners suffered the loss at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday evening. Both teams scored once in an entertaining first half before […]
Sunderland Draw AC Milan in Europa League Phase
Sunderland have been drawn against seven-time European champions AC Milan in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League, marking their return to European competition for the first time in more than five decades. The draw, released by UEFA on Friday, will see the Black Cats travel to the San Siro as part of their […]
Palmer Stars as Chelsea Win Xabi Alonso’s First League Game
Cole Palmer produced a standout performance as Chelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage in Xabi Alonso’s first Premier League match as the club’s manager. The 24-year-old midfielder scored Chelsea’s third goal with a composed finish after nutmegging Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno and also created several chances during an impressive attacking display. Palmer played a […]
Arsenal Close to €65m Martinelli Transfer to Al Hilal
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal over the transfer of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli in a deal worth more than €65 million. The two clubs have reportedly reached a verbal agreement on the transfer package, which would become Arsenal’s biggest sale in the club’s history if completed. Martinelli’s representatives […]
Al-Qadsiah Open Talks to Sign Super Eagles Defender Zaidu Sanusi
Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah have opened talks with FC Porto over the signing of Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi, according to reports. Porto are said to be demanding €10 million for the Nigerian defender, who has one year remaining on his current contract. Negotiations over a proposed two-year contract extension have reportedly stalled because […]
Niger Tornadoes Return to Bako Kotangora Stadium for Preseason
Niger Tornadoes will return to the Bako Kotangora Stadium in Minna on Monday to step up preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The club, popularly known as the Ikon Allah Boys, is set to resume full training at its home ground after an extended period away due to renovation works at the […]
De Gea Sends Message to Man United After Hull Defeat
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has urged the club to remain focused on the season despite their 2-0 defeat to Hull City in Saturday’s Premier League opener. The defeat gave Manchester United a disappointing start to the 2026/27 campaign, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring for Hull. De Gea reacted to the […]
Carrick Laments Manchester United Defeat to Hull City
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has admitted his side made life difficult for themselves after conceding an early goal in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to newly promoted Hull City. Hull City marked their return to the top flight with an impressive victory on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. […]
Sokoto United Set August 24 for Pre-Season Resumption
Sokoto United FC have announced Monday, August 24, as the resumption date for pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season. The club disclosed this in a statement signed by its Media Manager, Abdulsalam Ibrahim Imam. All coaches and retained players have been directed to report to camp on or before the resumption […]
Sutton Predicts Premier League Results, Backs Chelsea and Liverpool
Former Chelsea midfielder Chris Sutton has predicted the outcomes of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including Monday’s meeting between Chelsea and Fulham. Sutton expects Arsenal to secure a comfortable victory when they host Coventry on Friday, while Manchester United are tipped to beat Hull City away from home on Saturday. Manchester City are also expected […]
