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Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates ahead of PSG clash

NewsDeskNgSep 30, 2024September 30, 20240

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said both Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White are in contention to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Calafiori has started all three of the Gunners’ recent games in all competitions. But the Italian defender appeared to jar his knee during the...

Anthony Joshua given boxing ban after brutal KO by Daniel Dubois

NewsDeskNgSep 30, 2024September 30, 20240

Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day ban from boxing, following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week. The British fighter was knocked out in the fifth round in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by Dubois. This win saw the 27-year-old retain his IBF heavyweight title. During the...

Paul Scholes questions Man Utd over signing one player after 3-0 defeat

NewsDeskNgSep 30, 2024September 30, 20240

Manchester United Legend, Paul Scholes has questioned the signing of Matthijs de Ligt following the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Three goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke gave Man United the win over Man United at Old Trafford. Man United captain...

Onyedika nominated for Club Brugge’s POTM

NewsDeskNgSep 30, 2024September 30, 20240

Nigeria midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is up for Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September, according to report. Onyedika will battle four of his teammates for the individual accolade. The four other players nominated for the award are; Captain Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis, Gustaf Nilsson and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The...

He has found his home – Walcott on Arsenal star

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Former Arsenal star, Theo Walcott has heaped praise on goalkeeper David Raya following his performance in the Gunners’ recent Premier League 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Walcott believes Raya, who registered nine saves against Man City, has now found his home at Arsenal. Raya has been impressive since joining Arsenal...

It will hurt Man City – Shearer warns Guardiola about title race

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has claimed Rodri’s injury will have a big impact on the Premier League title race, with the Manchester City midfielder facing a “horrible” recovery. Rodri went down clutching his knee early on against Arsenal on Sunday. It has now been confirmed that the Spain midfielder...

Chelsea keeping tabs on Boniface

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, according to reports. The Blues seems to have shifted attention to the powerful forward after failing to sign his compatriot Victor Osimhen this summer. According to TBR Football, the West London club has scouted the 23-year-old in recent weeks....

Galatasaray to rest Osimhen for PAOK clash

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Galatasaray are likely to rest Victor Osimhen in Wednesday’s (today) UEFA Europa League clash against PAOK Salonica. The encounter will hold at the RAMS PARK, Istanbul. According to Turkish news outlet, Ajansspor, head coach, Okan Buruk is expected to pick Belgium international, Michy Batshuayi to lead his team’s attack Another...

He’s very intelligent – Arteta hails Arsenal star

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has hailed the club’s versatile youngster, Myles Lewis-Skelly after his debut against Manchester City last Sunday. Arteta, who spoke ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Bolton on Wednesday, said Lewis-Skelly is a competitor and very intelligent. “He [Lewis-Skelly] is a competitor,” Arteta said when asked...

South Africa to host U-20 AFCON in 2025

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

South Africa will host the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in January 2025, according to reports. According to SCORENigeria, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the hosting right of the competition to South Africa. Recall that South Africa hosted the competition 13 years ago. Nigeria won the competition...